About TRT

Kenneth Bethel is the System Support Associate for Templeton Religion Trust and provides technical support for users of TRT’s grants management system. Additionally, he is responsible for reviewing and executing changes to the system as a part of the organization’s Continuous Improvement Program. Kenneth formerly served as the Process Improvement Manager for the Small Business Development Centre (Bahamas) where he was team lead on various projects and initiatives for process design/improvement and system re-engineering.

DeAndra V. Cartwright a Program Associate for Templeton Religion Trust

Prior to working at TRT, she worked for the Bahamas Government with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has also served at the United Nations. DeAndra obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the College of The Bahamas, now University of The Bahamas, and a Master of Arts degree in Human Rights from the City University of New York.

Melinda Cartwright is the Manager of Grant Compliance for Templeton Religion Trust.

Demetrius Delancy is a Senior Grant Compliance Associate.

He was previously employed in various administrative roles at higher education institutions, and more recently at a global environmental nonprofit. He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Fisk University, and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Rhandi Elliott is the Senior Communications Associate at Templeton Religion Trust, managing TRT’s storytelling efforts across initiatives, showcasing grantee impacts through the coordination of digital content and stakeholder engagement events. Drawing from diverse professional experience in public, private, and nonprofit sectors in The Bahamas, Rhandi brings a uniquely creative and collaborative approach to strategic communications. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Florida International University.

Sheena Fox is the Manager, Systems + Budget

She is responsible for providing technical and functional support for internal and external users of the grants management system for the three affiliated organizations. In addition, Sheena is responsible for developing new workflows and forms, reviewing data quality and testing
new system functionality.

Sheena formerly served as Grants Administrator for First Trust Bank Ltd. Prior to working for the bank, she was an Assistant Manager at a big-four accounting firm.

Sheena completed an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance from the University of Tampa. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Kesha Frank is the Grant Contracts Associate for Templeton Religion Trust.

Dr. Giavana Jones is the Director of TRT Programs, leading initiatives that span the strategic priorities at Templeton Religion Trust. Giavana is a psychologist and mental health professional with a passion for youth development, applied research, and faith-informed interventions. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology, an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology. Her career spans academia, grantmaking, and program design and evaluation, all grounded in a commitment to resilience, equity, and long-term impact.

Amanda is a Program Officer responsible for developing and monitoring grants across TRT’s strategic priorities. She spearheads TRT’s grantmaking in The Bahamas and the Templeton Charity Switzerland Foundation portfolio. Amanda is a seasoned philanthropy professional with more than a decade of experience across grantmaking, strategic planning, process improvement and nonprofit development. Previously, she built and led Lyford Cay Foundations’ first development and communications department. Amanda was also a consultant with the Inter-American Development Bank, and in her early career, worked for several global investment banks. She holds an MBA and a BComm in Finance and Marketing.

Sarah Major is a Senior Program Associate at TRT managing grant development for the Methods of Inquiry and Covenantal Pluralism (US Higher Education) portfolios in support of the Vice President of Strategy and Programs. Inspired by Sir John Templeton, Sarah transitioned from over a decade in global investment finance at Templeton Global Advisors Limited into philanthropy. She brings analytical rigor, strong organizational skills, and curiosity in spiritual progress to her work.

Dr. Kimon Sargeant is the Vice President, TRT Strategy & Programs

Previously, he served as the Executive Director at the Snider Foundation and VP, Programs at the John Templeton Foundation, where he managed the Human Sciences, Character Virtue Development, and Individual Freedom & Free Markets departments. Sargeant was responsible for developing new research and engagement initiatives on virtues such as generosity, purpose, and gratitude, and how these can contribute to human flourishing. His portfolio also included projects that document and analyze global trends in religion and spirituality, as well as those that examine the connections between spirituality and health. Prior to joining JTF, Sargeant served as a program officer at The Pew Charitable Trusts. He received his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Virginia, and earned his B.A. in history from Yale University. He is the author of Seeker Churches: Promoting Traditional Religion in a Nontraditional Way and co-editor of Spirit and Power: The Growth and Global Impact of Pentecostalism.

Ereoshi Turnquest is a Senior Program Associate for Templeton Religion Trust.

She most recently held the position of Finance Specialist with The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental non-profit organization. Ereoshi completed an undergraduate degree in Economics at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and obtained both an MBA and Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois.

Bonnie Poon Zahl is Principal Advisor for Templeton Religion Trust’s Science & Religion in Context program strategy.

Dr. Zahl’s background is in social psychology, specializing in empirical approaches in psychology of religion. She has published on religious cognition, attachment theory, and research methods, and has taught psychology of religion at the University of Cambridge and at St John’s College, Nottingham. She is particularly interested in the scientific study of the cognitive, affective, and social dimensions of religion and non-belief. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she received her B.A. in psychology from Harvard College and her Ph.D. in social and developmental psychology from the University of Cambridge.