Alsion Wilson

Alsion Roach Wilson’s inspiring journey began in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica. She attended Erasmus Hill School, Brooklyn and the American Business Institute, School of Business embarking on a life–changing journey in the United States. Fueled by the love and support of her family and educational mentors, Alsion was instilled with a powerful determination to succeed.

In July 2019, she assumed the role of Jamaica’s eleventh Consul General to New York, taking on the responsibility for Jamaica’s nationals and interests in thirty–three states within the United States, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico.

Prior to her appointment as Consul General, Mrs. Roach Wilson accumulated extensive experience in the Financial sector, working for renowned financial services companies in various significant roles.

Her journey includes being a former Vice President and Associate Director at Bear Stearns, as well as the past President and Chief Executive Officer of The Alsion Roach Group, LLC (ARG), and Director of Finance at Greylock Capital Management LLC and related entities, where she managed over a billion United States dollars. Additionally, she founded Cyberlock Solutions, LLC, a cyber security company.

Mrs. Roach Wilson’s belief in giving back to the community is boundless. She founded the Jamaica Open New York (JONY) Golf Championship, a pivotal event during Jamaica‘s 52ndIndependence anniversary celebrations in New York City, fostering a vibrant and productive relationship between New York City and the Caribbean community. 

As a dedicated ambassador and long–term charity sponsor, Alsion supports the Palmyra Foundation and Books4Kids Jamaica. She collaborated with noted American Actor and TV Host, Steve Harvey, and the Caribbean Celebrity Golf Invitational (CCGI) Foundation, providing over700 computers to various Primary Schools in Jamaica, empowering the young generation in today’s technology–driven society.

Over the years, she has received numerous awards, including the Bear Stearns Award of Excellence, the Woman Celebrating Woman Award, and the Jamaican Honours Society Order of Distinction (O.D.), among others.

In February 2021, Mrs. Wilson joined the Board of the Rose Town Foundation, Jamaica, an organization aligned with The Prince’s Foundation, led by His Royal Highness, Prince Charles of Wales, further amplifying her commitment to philanthropy.

On July19th, 2023, Mrs. Wilson assumed the Chair of the CARICOM Consular Corps in New York. In this role, she spearheads efforts to advance the multifaceted agenda of the region, focusing on investment promotion, Caribbean Diaspora Engagement, and SustainablePartnerships. She also leads collaborative efforts with municipal authorities in New York to strengthen relations between the host country and the Caribbean region.