Chargé d’Affaires Scott Renner (IAFS '86) Supports U.S. Recovery Efforts in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
Scott Renner (IAFS '86, Law '93) currently serves as the Chargé d’Affaires at the .Ìý We asked Scott if he would be willing to share about his experiences in Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. His reflection highlights both the severe challenges facing communities, the remarkable resilience of the Jamaican people, and the generosity of those involved in the relief efforts.Ìý
We are proud to highlight Scott's leadership and encourage those who would like to stay up to date with Scott's work in Jamaica, to follow the for updates.
"Over the past few weeks in Jamaica, I’ve had the privilege of seeing both the profound challenges left by Hurricane Melissa and the extraordinary resilience of the Jamaican people. ÌýIt has been so meaningful to witness the relief effort up close—from watching U.S. and Jamaican teams unload nearly 800,000 pounds of food, water, shelter, and medical supplies for hard-hit communities, to seeing families receive the hygiene kits, tarps, and shelter-fixing materials that arrived on recent flights from Miami. Moments like these remind me why I entered public service in the first place. ÌýThe partnership between our countries, the dedication of first responders, and the spirit of the Jamaican people have been nothing short of inspiring. ÌýThe effort has been not only a U.S. government effort, but I have also been equally impressed by the generosity exhibited by American private citizens, NGOs and private companies all pulling together to help the Jamaican people.Ìý This experience has given me a new sense of purpose as I continue my work as Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, and a sense of pride in the public and private American efforts working towards recovery.Ìý For those interested in how they can help, please take a look at ."
Photos from U.S. Embassy Kingston staff
