For Jevaughn Gordon, being named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers is more than an award, it is a reflection of resilience, purpose and the belief that young people from underserved communities can create meaningful change across the region.

The young Jamaican communications professional, journalist and youth advocate, who hails from Princess Field in Linstead, said the recognition carries deep personal significance because of the circumstances that shaped his journey.

“I come from Princess Field in Linstead, a community where the standard of living is low and where many young people grow up surrounded by gang violence, drugs and limited opportunities,” Gordon shared. “For a long time, success felt like something you saw from a distance, not something you experienced.”