Recent online discussions have revolved around Felicia Thomas, the elected President of a national association in Trinidad and Tobago. Her role is one of advocacy, representation, and organisational leadership for her members, and it comes with significant responsibility. However, this role also operates within structures and processes that are often misunderstood by the public. Leadership within such associations doesn’t always happen in public view, and a lot of it involves meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement. It’s important not to equate visibility with effectiveness or assume absence from public moments indicates avoidance or wrongdoing. In Trinidad and Tobago, serious issues are often oversimplified in images and captions, ignoring the nuanced reality. While leaders should be held accountable, it’s crucial that this accountability is based on informed and grounded questions, not merely on optics. The discourse should be thoughtful, not reactive, and leaders ought to be evaluated based on their actual roles and actions. Felicia Thomas continues to fulfill her mandate and serve her role responsibly, a reality that public discussions should reflect.
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