About Us 

Who We Are

The Network of Rural Women Producers Trinidad and Tobago (NRWPTT) is a national umbrella body committed to promoting the rights, welfare, and empowerment of rural women. Our mission is to provide opportunities for rural women to enhance their economic independence, social well-being, and overall quality of life through advocacy, training, partnerships, and community initiatives.

Vision Statement

To be a national umbrella body promoting rural women’s issues and empowering women to enhance their economic and social well-being.

Our Executive Committee

We are led by a dedicated team of professionals and community leaders who work tirelessly to advance our mission:

• Coordinator/President: Gia Gaspard-Taylor

• Vice/Deputy Coordinator: Carol Noel

• Secretary: Petra Gomez

• Treasurer: Roma Price

• Communications Officer: Dr. Peggy Lynch

• Financial Advisor: Mr. Curtis Mayers

Floor of Trustees:

• Colleen Malwah Aqui (Trinidad)

• Member to be appointed (Tobago)

Directors

• Agriculture: Salisha Bellamy

• Environment, Climate Change & Natural Disasters: Goomtee Ragoobar

• Mango Festival: Gia Gaspard-Taylor

• United Nations Affairs: Gia Gaspard-Taylor

Our Network of Groups

NRWPTT is strengthened by partnerships with grassroots organizations and NGOs across the country, including:

• Network of Non-Governmental Organizations for the Advancement of Women

• National, Regional, International — Services and Linkages

• Women of the Soil – Palo Seco

• Community Services

• Maloney Women’s Group – Maloney

• Community Services

• Toco Foundation – Toco, Blanchisseuse, Moruga, Barrackpore

• Community Services

• Fishing Pond Rural Women / Girls in Agriculture – Fishing Pond, Valencia

• Agricultural Services

• Matura Women’s Group – Matura, Toco, Blanchisseuse

• Community Services

• Community Oriented Police Section & Police Youth Clubs – National

• Youth Engagement and Support Services