IT warms my heart when I experience people caring for others. I recently met Dr Anthony Bowen, who migrated to the U.S. many years ago. He attended Charlestown Secondary School. Last week he visited his alma mater and decided to contribute to his old school.

He shared some inspiring words with the students and teachers. He pledged to give $500 with the possibility of an increase to the valedictorian every year as long as he lives. Ms Mc Bean who is the head mistress said, “It is always an honour when former students come back to give to their alma mater “

Dr Bowen came from humble beginnings and his achievements are a testimony of how hard work focus and never giving up can take you to the finish line. It also reminds us it is not where you start but where you finish. I was so impressed with the things he has been able to achieve in the United States. He told me it was his shift of mindset when he migrated that caused him to be intentional about life and adding value to him which puts him in a position to help his family and other people.

Dr Anthony Bowen is a Senior Director Digital Marketing – Digital Practice Lead in Virtusa’s Consulting and Solutions practice overseeing Travel, Hospitality & Manufacturing (TMI), Communications, Media and Entertainment (CMIE) and Banking & Finance (GNEUS). He successfully leads the PenFed Mobile Banking App Engagement and the PenFed Adobe Multi-Solution Implementation with AEM, Campaign, Analytics and Target integration.

In addition Adobe Campaign for 15 domains with F&W Media. People’s United Bank, Ally Bank and Cisco Meraki Digital Transformation with 3rd party technology with Salesforce, Tealium, GA, AWS Cloud, Marketo, and DFA. He is a former Graduate Marketing Professor for JWMI Executive MBA Program and Southern New Hampshire University. Most recently, he was a digital marketing executive for Cablevision/Altice and Hilton Worldwide.

He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in Project Management from Northcentral University, and Project Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, Project Management certificate from NYU and IT Management from Rutgers. He is an Advisory Board member for the American Academy of Project Management(AAPM) and holds the MPM, CIPM and PME certifications in Project Management.

He is a recognised leader in digital marketing and digital transformation. He is experienced in digital media, process improvement, program and project management (SDLC) (PLC) skills working with external and internal partners. With strong Digital Multi-Channel and Cross-Device expertise in B2B /B2C traffic generation via SEO/SEM, PPC, CPC, online advertising, social media, mobile media, video and customer engagement. SME Digital Project Management certified trainer. Experience with programmatic display media technologies and platforms (DSPs, DMP) with contextual, affinity, look-alike audience, and behavioural targeting, among many other accolades.

I believe that the diaspora has a signature to make on this country. Imagine if a large percentage of Guyanese in the diaspora can contribute in a large or small way to the school they attended. I admire his passion for a significant contribution to humanity. He is also an active member of the LOVE REVOLUTION movement. He was recently in Panama with a strong message of care for each other and the environment. If we all join in this campaign to encourage each other to display love and compassion for each other, animals and the environment the world will be a place we will enjoy living in.

Let’s ponder on this quote by Germany Kent: “If you’re not reaching back to help anyone then you’re not building a legacy ”- as we continue to celebrate this beautiful journey called life BEYOND THE RUNWAY.