T’SA JAMES-HODGE

- CHAIRMAN

chairman@bviaco.org

T'sa James Hodge is a seasoned Compliance Manager at Ogier with a remarkable 16+ year career in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorist financing. Her extensive leadership experience includes building effective auditing teams and overseeing compliance programs. Ms. James Hodge is widely respected for her ability to collaborate effectively with team members, senior leaders, and external parties to achieve compliance goals and optimize internal policies and procedures.

In addition to her role at Ogier, Ms. James Hodge holds prominent positions within the regulatory landscape. She has served as Chairman of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners (BVIACO) since 2019, leading industry-wide outreach, training initiatives, and regulatory engagement in the British Virgin Islands. She is also a member of the BVI Joint Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Financial Advisory Committee, where her expertise contributes to shaping the territory’s compliance framework. Moreover, as further testament to her excellence in the field, T'sa was voted Compliance Officer of the Year during the BVI Finance Awards in 2019 and 2020.

In 2022, Ms. James Hodge was appointed as a Director of the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA), a role that underscores her dedication to advancing compliance standards and fostering collaboration across the region. In 2025, she served as the Host of the CRCA’s Annual Regional Compliance Conference held in St. Maarten, leading a dynamic program of regulatory engagement, professional development, and cross-jurisdictional dialogue.

Also in 2025, Ms. James Hodge was appointed as a Director on the Board of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands, a testament to her leadership in governance and deep expertise in the financial services sector.

Her experience extends to her time as a Compliance Examiner in the Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Financial Investigation Agency, where she played a vital role in implementing compliance and enforcement frameworks for Non-Profit Organizations and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals.

Recognized for her dedication to professional standards, Ms. James Hodge was appointed Commissioner for Oaths in 2018 and served as an Assessor in the 2014/15 Virgin Islands National Risk Assessment. Beyond her professional commitments, she generously imparts her knowledge by lecturing the ICA Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance course at the Financial Services Institute, HLSCC in 2019.

At the helm of her career, Ms. James Hodge embodies a profound commitment to excellence, making her a true luminary in the field of compliance and regulatory oversight. Her ability to assess operations, devise process improvement strategies, and establish strategic alliances continues to enhance her company's standing and contributes significantly to the compliance profession.

LESIA GRAZETTE

- SECRETARY

secretary@bviaco.org

Mrs. Lesia Grazette serves as Secretary on the Executive Committee of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers since the 2019 elections and has been a member since 2012. She is a qualified Compliance professional which spans 14 years of her 27 years of experience within the BVI Financial Service Industry. Lesia is a former Elementary Educator before entering the corporate field. She holds an ICA International Certificate in Compliance, a Diploma in International Trust Management and she holds a Chartered Director Certification together with other compliance-related certifications. She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, an ACAMs Member and ICA Affiliate Member.

Lesia is a focus-driven professional, who promotes excellence. She has considerable experience in compliance and corporate administration matters. In 2020, she was appointed Commissioner of Oaths. In 2023, she was recommended by the Commission and was appointed as a Member of the Company Law Review Advisory Committee (CLRAC). Where time permits, she assists with the review of Compliance Manuals for non-profit organizations in the religious sector.

ROSCHELLE SMITH

- SECRETARY

treasurer@bviaco.org

Roschelle is a qualified Compliance professional with over a decade of senior-level experience in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management, and Regulation. She currently serves as the Compliance Manager and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at a financial institution within the banking sector with oversight responsibility for the Compliance function and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Her notable experience in Compliance spans various roles, including her tenure in the fiduciary sector where she previously served as an approved Tier I Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer at a Class I Licensee in Trust and Company Business. Her expertise also extends to auditing, where she held the position of Internal Auditor at a global law firm.

Roschelle holds an MBA with Honors in Finance, reflecting her strong academic foundation. She is also a member of the International Compliance Association (MICA) and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Her dedication to compliance within the British Virgin Islands financial services industry has not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored as Compliance Officer of the Year, and she received this respected recognition again in 2024.

She is actively involved in various professional organizations. Since 2019, she has served as Treasurer on the Executive Committee of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners and continues to serve as a member of BVI Finance Membership Subcommittee. In addition, she currently sits as a member of the Joint Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Advisory Committee (JALTFAC).

Her commitment to championing compliance continues to drive her career forward through her efforts to positively contribute to the financial services sector.

STACYANN SHAW GOODRIDGE

Stacyann’ s career over the last 20 years has spanned a broad range of legal, risk, compliance, and regulatory matters in key roles as Prosecutor, Legal Counsel and Head of Governance.

Stacyann holds a Master of Laws in International Law and the ICA International Diploma in Compliance.

She is a former adjunct Lecturer with what was then the BVI Financial Services Institute where she lectured in the University of London’s Bachelor of Laws program as well as the ICA Diplomas in Governance, Risk and Compliance, and AML

Stacyann is the Head of Risk and Compliance for the North America and Caribbean region at TMF Group. In that capacity she leads the risk and compliance function in multiple jurisdictions spanning arrange of services in corporate, private wealth, funds and capital markets. In addition, she oversees the delivery of compliance and regulatory services to a diverse client portfolio in heavily regulated jurisdictions.

In addition to her role as the Education Chair of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners, Stacyann served as a member of the Joint Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Advisory Committee (JALTFAC) and currently sits on the BVI NPO Registration Board.

Stacyann is also CAMS certified and a fluent Spanish speaker.