About the RTPark Community Impact Fund

Dr. Patricia T. Morris is an expert in economic and social development with over 25 years of leadership experience across non-profit management, global advocacy, and higher education. As Executive Director of the RTPark Community Impact Fund, Dr. Morris leads initiatives that expand access to capital and strengthen community-based economic growth throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. She is deeply committed to inclusive economic development across the territory—guided by the belief that strong local businesses build strong communities.

A native of St. Croix, Dr. Morris brings a global perspective, having guided global development programs in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. She is the creator of InterAction's Gender Audit—an internationally recognized tool for advancing inclusion and institutional transformation.

Before joining the Fund, she served as President of the Equilo Foundation and taught in the International Development Program at American University. Dr. Morris holds a Ph.D. in International Politics from Florida State University and is the 2025 recipient of the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum HERS Award.

Akem J. Durand is a seasoned financial professional and U.S. Air Force veteran with over a decade of experience in business and real-estate lending. As Loan Officer for the RTPark Community Impact Fund, he supports entrepreneurs and small businesses across the U.S. Virgin Islands by facilitating access to capital and guiding sustainable growth.

Before joining the Fund, Akem served as Vice President and Business Development Officer at Colony Bank, originating more than $30 million in new transactions within his first year. He also founded Swift Capital Options, a financial services firm focused on technology-driven lending and client empowerment.

Akem holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Shaw University and is pursuing his MBA at North Carolina State University. His expertise in financial analysis, SBA loan origination, and relationship management reflects his commitment to inclusive economic development.

Sarah G. Hansen brings over 20 years of experience in administrative management, insurance operations, payroll processing, and executive leadership. As Executive Assistant for the RTPark Community Impact Fund, she ensures smooth day-to-day operations and organizational alignment across programs and departments.

A graduate of Penn Foster with a degree in Business Administration, Sarah has built a career centered on operational efficiency, compliance, and team development. She is skilled in optimizing systems, strengthening processes, and implementing best practices that drive productivity and accountability.

Sarah is passionate about supporting the Fund's mission to expand access to capital and foster economic opportunity throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, applying her organizational expertise to help the team deliver measurable community impact.

Nikky Cole provides essential support to the Community Impact Fund's Loan Unit, managing client communications and assisting with loan processing to ensure a seamless borrower experience. She brings a strong background in financial services, with experience in personal banking, grants management, and residential loan origination.

A graduate of the University of the Virgin Islands with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Finance concentration), Nikky also holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia Southern University. Her combined training in finance and public service allows her to balance fiscal precision with community-driven values.

Committed to empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening the local economy, Nikky contributes daily to the Fund's mission of expanding financial inclusion and supporting sustainable business growth across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tiffany "Omi" Pennick is a seasoned public health and organizational development professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting nonprofit and community-based initiatives across the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.

A native of St. Croix, Omi is the founder and CEO of Developing Solutions Consulting Agency, where she has secured over $7 million in grant funding for clients and led strategic planning, program design, and leadership training initiatives.

Her work centers on building sustainable organizations and fostering economic and social resilience through inclusive program and partnership development. Omi holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Ronnie N. Johnson serves as Chief Financial Officer for the RTPark Community Impact Fund, Inc. (CIFVI), where he oversees the Fund's lending strategy, credit analysis, and portfolio performance to ensure strong financial stewardship and equitable access to capital.

He brings extensive experience in financial services and risk management, guiding the Fund's efforts to provide gap-financing and business lending that fuel innovation, job creation, and economic resilience throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Ronnie's leadership has been instrumental in advancing the Virgin Islands Catalyst Fund, supporting ventures in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and sustainable development. His deep commitment to economic empowerment and community growth reflects the Fund's mission to expand financial inclusion and strengthen the territory's entrepreneurial ecosystem.