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VIslander launches Environmental Systems Consultancy

- Founder, Cassander Titley-O'Neal hailed as very courageous
Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal is the Executive Director of Environmental Systems and Virgin Islander, who launched her new firm, 'Environmental Systems Consultancy' on April 10, 2013. Photo: VINO
In a show of humility, Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal personally welcomed guests on their arrival at her launching ceremony. Photo: VINO
In a show of humility, Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal personally welcomed guests on their arrival at her launching ceremony. Photo: VINO
Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal shares a moment of laughter and excitment with the Honourables Delores Christopher (left) and Alvera Maduro-Caines. Photo: VINO
Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal shares a moment of laughter and excitment with the Honourables Delores Christopher (left) and Alvera Maduro-Caines. Photo: VINO
Gifts of congratulations were sent to Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal from friends who could not make it to the launch activity. Here Public Relations Consultant Sachkia Barnes makes a presentation on behalf of a close friend of Dr O'Neal. Photo: VINO
Gifts of congratulations were sent to Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal from friends who could not make it to the launch activity. Here Public Relations Consultant Sachkia Barnes makes a presentation on behalf of a close friend of Dr O'Neal. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At some stage of our lives we credit ‘parent/s’ for their impact on our lives, for some people the memories are very good and others not so good but be it as it may it would have had a positive after effect. In the case of Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal, the Executive Director of Environmental Systems and a native Virgin Islander, her late father peeked into her future and did his bit in helping her realise her success today.

Last evening April 10, 2013 Ms Titley-O'Neal launched her own consultancy firm under the name ‘Environmental Systems Consultancy’, a firm which is based in her home island of Virgin Gorda. Titley-O’Neal struggled to hold back the tears at the launch of the firm as she recalled the impact her father had on her success of today. She could not, however, stop the tears from flowing when her close relative Ms Rose Gardner spoke of the most influential people in her life, including her parents and grandparents.

She has spent all her life living between Virgin Gorda and Tortola in the VI. She has always had a passion for the sea and the environment from a very early age, and this was heavily influenced by her late father Amos Jerome O’Neal, who she said was the brainchild of the firm.

This love for the sea and the environment is what led her to pursue degrees related to the environment, become a certified SCUBA diver, and has participated in several local sports fishing tournaments. Sandy, as she is affectionately called by persons in the community, completed her BSc. in Marine Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington in the United States in 1999; a MSc. in Applied Marine Science from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom in 2001; and most recently, a PhD. in Marine Biology from the University of New Brunswick in Canada in 2011.

Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool was present to make remarks and was high in praise of the the VIslander’s courage and passion for her work. He credited her for stepping up to the challenge of producing a well needed study document on the cruise ship harbour. “There were some issues where we had some shallow areas and some shallow banks before we could have invited the large ships in,” and added that following the discussions on names that were submitted to conduct the study Dr  Cassander Titley-O’Neal stood out and was given the job.

“Well I was pleasantly surprised to see how she ran with it because she took it on. When I asked her how she was going to arrange with the diving and so-on, she said sir! I do my own diving and I got kind of worry out there with that kind of water with the kind of mud and silt and so that come down. But Sandy was so accustomed to this she was not shaken at all,” said the Honourable Vanterpool while noting that shortly after the government was furnished with a very comprehensive draft report, which was even extend to some other areas. “I can attest to her works, if you want a reference check me out,” he added.

Noting that the company has been in existence in the person of Cassander Titley-O’Neal, he is pleased to see it expanding its scope to undertake a lot more projects and that the vision is to see her recommended beyond the borders of the Virgin Islands to further afield in the Caribbean region and the international scene. “I hope that she would link up and work with other companies throughout the world as she does her good works.”

In her brief remarks at the occasion to mark the launch of her consultancy, Dr Titley-O’Neal emphasized the importance of being a team player as she has to utilise the service of other experts in the various fields in the execution of her works. Today she is home in the Virgin Islands for a short period as she is currently furthering her studies in Canada.

21 Responses to “VIslander launches Environmental Systems Consultancy”

  • apple pie (11/04/2013, 14:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go gird you made vg proud
  • VG LADY (11/04/2013, 14:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    CONGRATULATIONS GIRL. YOU HAVE MADE VIRGIN GORDA, YOUR FAMILY AND THE BVI PROUD. KUDOS TO YOU.
  • go green (11/04/2013, 15:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations, Dr. Titley-O'Neal! I wish you every success in your endeavours! With all the proposed multi-million dollar projects, we need to give some serious consideration to balancing development with environmentally-friendly initiatives.
  • foxy (11/04/2013, 16:05) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Always good to see our people doing them thing...It’s a pity we have a government in power that does not care about small business, they just talk!!!
  • virgin gorda (11/04/2013, 16:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    very good Dr. O'Neal your dad would be proud
  • mary j (11/04/2013, 20:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another young local entrepreneur…lets support her
  • Juan (11/04/2013, 21:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice. She taught me "Environments of the BVI" at HLSCC many years ago. Didn't know she became a Dr. Great personality. Very professional and focused. Congrats teach!
  • Proud (12/04/2013, 06:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    To God be the glory great things he has done. Sandy congrats on yet another wonderful milestone. May your business grow not only in the VI but worldwide. Continue to trust in the Almighty and he will open many doors that no man can close. Be blessed my sister.
  • Real (12/04/2013, 07:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino I just keep loving these positive pieces god bless you sandy
  • shaw (12/04/2013, 10:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is excellent news that there is another company and alternative to the usual single hire government uses as a "renta expert". I just hope she is strong enough to say no when needed and won't be too much of a "team player". This is important to the future of the islands. Once it's gone it's gone. I personallyl would like to know what she has found in Road Town harbour that is not being publicized.
  • Valuable woman (13/04/2013, 06:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope that her present employer understands the true value of this woman and treats her with respect cause up there is an active culture of disrespect.
  • tell (13/04/2013, 15:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a good example for other young ladies and the youths!
  • Ray Sr. (14/04/2013, 05:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Sandy... May GOD continue to guide and bless you...
  • ss (14/04/2013, 23:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Allyuh real good, yes...GO DR ONEAL
  • VG Girl (15/04/2013, 15:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WAY TO GO SANDY! KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB! :) VI YA LARGE


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