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About Tyeisha Emmanuel
Ms. Tyeisha Emmanuel, also known as Miss Youth Everything, is a 23-year-old student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science at the University of the West Indies, Global Campus. She also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business Studies with a focus on Accounts and was awarded an Advanced Proficiency Diploma by the Caribbean Examinations Council in 2021. Tyeisha is deeply passionate about promoting youth inclusion in governance, advocating for social justice, and advancing gender equality.
She has actively participated in various clubs and organisations, demonstrating her commitment to these important issues. Currently, Tyeisha holds several prominent positions, including:
• UWI STAT Ambassador – UWI Global Campus, Vice President CARICOM Relations
• Chair of Anguilla National Youth Planning Committee 2025
• Member of the National Youth Ambassador Corps of Anguilla
• Anguilla Youth Parliamentarian, serving as Deputy Governor
• Member of the SIDS GCYAS Steering Committee
• Past Chair and Anguilla Delegate of the UN Youth Advisory Group Barbados and Eastern Caribbean 2022 – 2024.
