Our Team

Grace Marr — Founder & Chair

Grace Marr is a Jamaican entrepreneur and community advocate dedicated to empowering rural families through education, connectivity, and compassion. She is now expanding the Jamaica Respect Foundation to help rebuild Jamaica with respect and digital dignity after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Grace leads JRF’s outreach and literacy partnerships with HEART/NSTA Trust, ensuring that women, parents, and elders gain the skills to participate in Jamaica’s digital future.

 

 

Scott Cathcart — Founder

Scott Cathcart is an entrepreneur, strategist, and humanitarian with over two decades of experience leading cross-border ventures in technology, health, and sustainable infrastructure. He has served as a Board Member for the University of Virginia’s $5 billion “Honor the Future” campaign and as an Advisor to its Gift Planning Council, supporting education and civic engagement. Scott also worked with the World Compassion Initiative and Stanford University’s CCARE to advance compassion-based social innovation. At JRF, he leads governance, fundraising, and partnerships to scale connectivity, learning, and verified relief throughout Jamaica.

Blix — Junior Ambassador 

Blix serves as a Junior Ambassador for the Jamaica Rural Foundation’s pilot initiative, supporting the expansion of digital connectivity across rural Jamaica. He plays an integral role in installing and configuring Starlink satellite internet systems, helping communities in the countryside gain reliable access to online resources. In addition to his technical and outreach responsibilities, Blix leads the Foundation’s capital-raising efforts, engaging with donors and partners to secure funding for ongoing and future connectivity and education projects. His work reflects a strong commitment to leveraging technology, education, and financial innovation to empower underserved communities and promote sustainable development.

Emily — Junior Ambassador

Emily joined the Respect pilot team as a student volunteer, assisting with community outreach and digital literacy activities during the Starlink installation in Cockpit Country. She is deeply committed to education, environmental awareness, and helping children in rural communities access the digital tools they need to succeed. Emily continues to advocate for youth engagement and learning as part of JRF’s growing ambassador program.