Who Are We

In December of 1992, Ms. Beverly King began her journey in the field of care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Ms. King has been a pillar of strength in the HIV community by providing care and support for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Her knowledge and experience have been shaped by the high quality training programs hosted by CHARITAS AIDS Ministry and then her role as a peer counsellor/educator for RAPPORT Youth Information Centre.

Beverly is a trained professional with over 20 years’ experience Facilitating inter-sectoral sessions (corporate businesses, government, civil society) on HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care, Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV advocacy. She is an HIV and AIDS Peer Educator and Master Trainer, Counsellor, Programme Manager, Instructor and Consultant with more than fifteen years’ experience working in the Caribbean and with key populations such as Persons Living with HIV, Youth and Adolescents living with HIV, LGBTIQ+, persons with disabilities. She has attended and presented at several International and Regional HIV and AIDS Conferences and meetings and facilitated workshops in Antigua, Barbados, Bahamas, Boston, Canada, Cape Town, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks and Caicos, Vienna, USA and Zambia

She is the Founder and Head of ComTALK International (aka ComTALK) a registered NGO involved in HIV and AIDS programming, counselling and psychosocial support for over 25 years based in Trinidad and Tobago and has received several awards and recognitions.

Core Values

At ComTALK International we:

  • Respect for human dignity and self-worth

  • Value Confidentiality

  • Are Committed to the Client’s Self-development

  • Value Goal Oriented Living

  • Facilitate Positive Behavioural Change

  • Promote Empowerment

  • Encourage Personal Independence

  • Promote Acquisition of up-to-date knowledge and skills

  • Value Partnership/ Networking

Mission

ComTALK is dedicated to the holistic development and empowerment of persons, resulting in sustained positive behavioural change towards living a full and independent life.

Meet the Board of Directors

ComTALK is governed by a Board of Directors comprising:

Christopher Mc Collins

Chairmain

868-751-9517

comtalkint@gmail.com

Beverly King

Founder/Programme Coordinator

868-743-9977

comtalkint@gmail.com

Onika Haynes

Secretary/ Activity Coordinator

868-788-3125

councillormyers@yahoo.com

Sherma Dennis

Treasurer

868-762-8333

comtalkint@gmail.com

Dr. Dania Harry-Nero

Trustee/Psychologist

713 - NERO(6376)

dhncounseling@gmail.com

Jacqueline Reid

Counsellor/ Social Worker

868-795-7932

jareid91017@gmail.com

Akine Nedd

Public Relations Officer

878-278-9272

comtalkint@gmail.com

Tevin Span

Trustee

878-291-3857

comtalkint@gmail.com

Our Partners

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