Our Team
Get to know our amazing team!
Paola Juarez-Robinson
Operations Manager
Getting to Know Paola:
Do you speak a second language?
Paola started learning Mandarin basics, as she enjoys conversing with Locals during her cultural trips.
She speaks a little bit of French, a little bit of Italian, a little bit of Japanese.
Paola is fluent in Spanish and English.
Kein Deutsch!
We all speak the language of Cayman health insurance. Test us any time about any SHIC plan.
Most Likely to...
Jump in a plane anytime. “ALL you need is love … and a passport!”
Most important day of your life (Other than marriage and kids)
Today!
I am alive and can help and do good.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
South Africa – project based.
In countries like South Africa, girls and women don’t have access to the sanitary products they need each month. Period poverty in South Africa affects girls and women by preventing them from going to school – and from working.
Do you have a nickname?
“Mrs. Robinson” which always comes with the song!
“Pauis” from Spanish speaking family and friends back home.
Those who know me well, call me by my initial – simply “P”.
What do you enjoy most about your work at CICS?
The impact we can bring to the community as a team, as an Organisation. Every second we work towards our cause, could help save a life.
What's something people might not know about you?
Love country music!
I listen to the local radio on the morning drive and on my drive home!
What brings you joy?
Helping people and connecting people.
What do you really dislike?
When people take advantage of other individuals.
Shorline Blanchard
Office Administrator, Accounts & Promotions Officer
Getting to Know Shorline:
Do you speak a second language?
Shorline speaks Spanish.
We all speak the language of Cayman health insurance. Test us any time about any SHIC plan.
Most Likely to...
📸 Dress up and take the most beautiful pictures 💃🏿 📸
Most important day of your life (Other than marriage and kids)
The day I finished all my cancer treatment.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Anywhere in Europe. I would love to see all the museums, and learn more about architecture and history.
Do you have a nickname?
“Sho Sho”
What do you enjoy most about your work at CICS?
Helping people get what they need. It’s a good feeling to help others.
What's something people might not know about you?
I am an extroverted, people person who always becomes the spokesperson for the group. Any group!
What brings you joy?
Chocolate! Give me chocolate and you’re my friend for life.
What do you really dislike?
Hypocrisy. Can’t stand 2-faced people.
Elna Bush
Office Administrator
Getting to Know Elna:
Do you speak a second language?
Elna speaks Tagalog.
We all speak the language of Cayman health insurance. Test us any time about any SHIC plan.
Most Likely to...
✨ Iron all her clothes every day! ✨
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I would go to Greece with my husband Chris. Chris is always excited to go anywhere, anytime!
Do you have a nickname?
“Bing bing”
What do you enjoy most about your work at CICS?
The diversity of the people I get to meet and help. It’s like the UN in here.
What's something people might not know about you?
I am introverted but I like to make jokes.
What brings you joy?
A good conversation.
What do you really dislike?
Pretentious people. I like humble and approachable people.
Melanie Hulse
Clinic and Wellness Program Coordinator
Getting to Know Melanie:
Do you speak a second language?
Only if you consider ‘spanglish’ a language.
Most likely to...
To stop and pet every animal that crosses my path.
Most important day of your life
NOT A CLUE!
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Would love to go to Africa…..going on a safari has always been a dream of mine. Def on my bucket list!
Do you have a nickname?
Mini Mel
What do you enjoy most about your work at CICS?
Helping people from every walk of life!
What brings you joy?
My family and fur-kids!
What do you really dislike?
Mean people… we need more kindness in the world!
Interested in Volunteering?
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society is permanently staffed by a few and also supported by a loyal brigade of volunteers. Join us today!
Your contribution to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society can come in a number of forms – planned or spontaneous! What gift do you have that you can share with us?
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