Caitlin, an Ameri-Canadian living in Jamaica, grew up on a farm in British Columbia, Canada, where her love for organic agriculture flourished. After a very successful career in higher education, she traveled to Jamaica in 2018 and fell in love with the island. Rooted in a strong commitment for community empowerment and upliftment, Caitlin saw an opportunity to assist the smaller communities and farmers of Westmoreland by creating a fun, nurturing family space for learning, growth, healthy living, and plain old good times.
In 2021, Caitlin launched Lush Industries alongside co-visionary Ricardo Negrini, a talented fisherman and farmer from Little Bay, Jamaica. Together, they transformed land into a vibrant farm, community space, restaurant, and training hub for small farmers. Recently they were awarded the MSME Roadshow grant, which affirms and supports their vision for fostering sustainable agriculture and youth training in the region.