St. Rose's Alumni Association (USA) Inc.
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2026 - 2027
Denise Harris Durant
(Class of 1977, Loreto House)
PRESIDENT
Denise Harris Durant attended St. Rose’s High School from 1970 to 1977. Following her graduation, she briefly worked in the public sector before joining the United States Information Service at the John F. Kennedy Library in Georgetown. Denise later relocated to Brooklyn, NY, where she pursued her education at Borough of Manhattan Community College before completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Management.
Denise's career path led her to opportunities in the Telecommunications industry with AT&T, followed by a transition to the pharmaceutical industry. She served as a consultant to Merck & Co as a Business Analyst before embarking on a 15-year journey with Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation in various roles. After her tenure at Novartis, Denise took on a consultancy position with Indegene Inc., specializing in the pharmaceutical industry as a Program/Project Manager until 2022. That same year, Denise relocated from New Jersey.
Subsequently, Denise secured another consultancy role at Merck & Co, focusing on supporting the drug lifecycle process.
She is a mother of two sons and has chosen the southern state of Georgia as her home.
Raymond McMillan
(Class of 1983, Cologne House)
vice president
Alum of the class of 1983, Raymond McMillan attended St. Rose’s from 1975 and was one of the first male students when the school became a co-ed institution in that same year.
After graduating from the University of Guyana in 1989, Raymond migrated to Toronto, Canada where he started a career retail in management. After five years, he moved into the financial services sector where he worked as a financial advisor with a large investment firm and a few years later a major Canadian bank. In 1999, Raymond moved into entrepreneurship and started his mortgage broker company The McMillan Group which has in the last decade morphed into a real estate consultancy assisting clients to create wealth by investing in real estate in Canada, Florida, and parts of the Caribbean. The Canadian office is currently run almost exclusively by his eldest son.
Over the last two plus decades Raymond has been actively involved in the alumni association with both the US and Canadian chapters and is always ready to assist in the spirit of Serviam at a moment’s notice.
More recently Raymond has been involved in various planning committees for many of the US chapters annual events starting with the virtual concert which he co-hosted with a fellow alum during the COVID pandemic. His focus has always been on the well-being of the students at St. Rose’s in Guyana and he is always willing and prepared to work with the alumni association as we continue to uplift the quality of our campus and the students in the Spirit of Serviam.
Compton Grose
(Class of 1977, Cologne House)
treasurer
Compton Grose entered St. Rose's High School in Lower VI and graduated in 1977 from the Upper VI Business Program. In Guyana, he worked at an Accounts Clerk with the Guyana Transport Services Ltd. Compton gained his BSS, majoring in Management and minor in Economics from the University of Guyana. While in Guyana, Compton joined the Old Students Association of SRHS. Compton migrated to the United States where he continued his studies at the New York City College of Technology gaining a BS in Education Technology and Touro Graduate School of Business gaining a MS in Human Resources Management.
Compton worked in the private, not-for-profit, and government sectors. Compton has been involved with the St. Rose’s Alumni Association USA Inc. since the early 1990s and held various positions within the organization.
Lorraine VonEeden-Williams
(Class of 1972, Lima House)
Assistant Treasurer
Dr. Lorraine VonEeden-Williams is an accomplished nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader with over thirty five years of clinical experience delivering comprehensive care across the lifespan. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree from Pace University Lienhard College of Health Professions in 2013. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) specialization from Columbia University School of Nursing (1986), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from City College of New York (1980), and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the same institution (1976).
Dr. VonEeden-Williams is a respected leader in professional and community organizations. She served as the 2024 Past President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York, Region 5, and is a former President of the St. Rose’s Alumni Association. She currently serves as a Board Member of the New York Relief Network and the Bronx/Westchester Area Health Education Center. Her professional affiliations include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Columbia University School of Nursing Alumni Association, City College of New York Alumni Association, St. Rose’s Alumni Association, and the New York State Nurses Association. Lorraine is currently a member of the Project Planning Committee.
In academia, Dr. VonEeden-Williams is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. She serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioners and medical students from Pace University, Columbia University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Lehman College. She also holds adjunct faculty appointments at Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing and Columbia University School of Nursing.
Clinically, she has provided primary care, acute care, reproductive health, and urgent care services to both pediatric and adult populations. Over the past two decades, she has extended her impact globally as a volunteer medical provider on multiple medical missions to Guyana and Brazil.
Beyond her professional work, Dr. VonEeden-Williams enjoys reading, cooking, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She values cultural exchange and believes that engaging with diverse people and experiences enriches both personal growth and professional practice.
Lorraine is looking forward to performing her duties to the best of her ability as delegated by the leadership of the association, embodying the motto of Serviam!
Naomi Ramdin
(Class of 1977, Cologne House)
Secretary
Naomi is quintessentially a teacher, scientist and management professional, with a common thread of service. Her early university studies focused on Biology and Chemistry before transitioning to Management, obtaining a Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College and a Master of Business Administration degree, concentrating in health services management from Duke University. Naomi has worn many hats over the course of her career – high school biology teacher at St. Rose’s High School, associate chemist, financial administrator and director of the Pathology department at Health & Hospitals, senior management consultant at Ernst & Young LLP, administrator at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell and Columbia. Simply put, Naomi loves to help and make things better.
Naomi has lived on three different continents and is curious about life, people, their stories and culture. This fuels her love for travelling to places near and far. One tip to capture the essence of a place is to tune in to the local TV channel and visit local markets. Memorable travel moments include experiencing the breathtaking landscapes of Machu Picchu, the majesty of the Taj Mahal, camping at the foothills of the Himalayas, watching the rising lava flames from the edge of Kilauea Volcano as the sun set and walking along the nearby trail in the footsteps of Mark Twain and taking ferry and speedboat trips on rivers to visit indigenous communities in Guyana. Closer to home Naomi enjoys hiking and biking on gentle trails.
For relaxation, Naomi spends time with friends and family, sharing a meal, stories and laughter. She enjoys reading good books by authors like Brad Thor and watching documentaries and movies, except horror. Naomi loves low maintenance gardening having successfully created a perennial garden with a herb patch and a few exotic pepper plants. She has a fondness for pets – other peoples, mostly cats. Naomi claims to be a great cook, in her head. She peruses recipes, often participates in animated discussions about culinary masterpieces and one day plans to invest more time into creating said masterpieces. For now, Naomi is looking forward to engaging more with her roots in St. Roses High School community.
Jennifer Gomes-Pierre
(Class of 1979, Brescia House)
assistant secretary
Jennifer Pierre, nee Gomes, attended St. Rose’s High School between 1972 and 1979 and was a member of Brescia House. During her time there, she participated widely in sports, even once serving as the Captain of the Circle Tennis team. She was a Guider for the Girl Guides and held other positions such as Senior Prefect for the School and Vice-Captain for Brescia. After migrating to the US in 1979, she attended university and pursued higher education in Public Health, ultimately obtaining a Doctor of Public Health degree in sociomedical sciences from Columbia University. Jennifer’s public health career spanned over thirty-four years, most of which was spent at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Health Department) working in Tuberculosis Control and the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, in under-served communities around New York City. She recently retired from the Health Department as the Senior Director of Research and Evaluation after twenty-three plus years of service.
Jennifer is happily married to her spouse of thirty-four years, together with whom she shares three sons. Throughout her life, Serviam, has indeed been her watchword. She has served and supported the St. Roses Alumni Association USA Inc. (SRAA) over the years as a member of the Project Planning and Fundraising committees. She also served as the Secretary for the Association from 2010 - 2012. Since retiring in September 2024, Jennifer and husband has relocated to Johns Creek, Georgia, and she is enjoying exploring her new surroundings.
During her spare time, she loves to travel, fatten her family with new recipes, enjoy movies and Broadway shows, binge watching Netflix shows, dance, exercise and listen to jazz, soul, R&B and pop. Her latest favorite artist is Teddy Swims. Jennifer is looking forward to becoming more involved in the activities of SRAA and would be happy to actively serve again.
Marion Martin-Silas
(Class of 1979, Loreto House)
board member
Marion Martin/Silas attended St Rose's High School from 1974-1979. After graduation, she was employed as a Teacher Trainee at South Georgetown Government Secondary School while pursuing further studies at the University of Guyana in French and Spanish. Shortly after completion of her studies in Guyana, she migrated with her family to the United States of America.
Marion completed Undergraduate Studies at CUNY Medgar Evers College and Brooklyn College where she majored in Mass Communications /Radio and Television Production. She enjoyed many years sharing her passion for music and culture with the Brooklyn and NYC Community and other renowned National and International Radio Broadcasting avenues through her college Radio show "Musically speaking with Sis Marion" for over ten years. Marion gained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Public Policy at the Metropolitan College of New York. After graduate studies she served seventeen years as a Juvenile Counselor with the NYC Department of Juvenile and Family Services / ACS and as a NYS Department of Education Special Education Substitute Teacher for the past three years. Marion shared news of her recent retirement in September 2025.
Marion is the proud mother of four wonderful children and five grandchildren. She resides in Brooklyn New York.
Rosalind Yhip-Savory
(Class of 1988, Loretto House)
board member
With a passion for numbers, people and art, Rosalind brings a unique blend of financial and creative talents. She has dedicated several years to community service, accounting, and customer service, demonstrating strong commitment and professionalism in each area.
While at St. Rose’s High School, Rosalind was a proud member of the Loretto House and enjoyed playing badminton during lunch breaks. After graduating in 1988, Rosalind pursued a fulfilling career in Graphic Design and Marketing for over a decade. Alongside her professional journey, she attended Critchlow Labor College and the Cambridge University Center, where she honed her analytical skills through studies in accounting and communications - always maintaining a thoughtful balance between technical skill and the human side of business.
Upon migrating to New York City, her passion for community found a natural home at the YMCA of Greater New York, where she spent 16 years contributing in various roles from Communications Coordinator to Membership Director. Currently, Rosalind is an Office Administrator at Unifirst Corporation, where she leads the Customer Service and Accounts Receivable team while also supporting key Human Resources and Payroll functions.
Rosalind enjoys giving back through volunteering and leadership within community organizations. She is truly delighted to serve as a Board Member after previously serving as an Assistant Secretary of the New York Chapter of St. Rose’s Alumni - an organization she is proud to see continue to grow and thrive.