Jamaican Daren Miller named executive director of historic US non-profit

Breaking barriers and making history, Jamaican-born Daren Miller has been appointed executive director of Mount Carmel Guild, a 105-year-old non-profit organization in New Jersey, USA.

At just 33 years old, Miller becomes both the youngest and the first Black person to lead the century-old institution—marking a milestone in the Guild’s storied legacy and underscoring Jamaica’s global impact.

Originally from Linstead, St. Catherine, Miller migrated to the United States two years ago. Before taking up this latest role, he served as a communications director in Jamaica’s public sector and held senior positions in the private sector, including as executive chairman of BluShip Cargo and Freight Limited, a Kingston-based logistics firm. Throughout his career, Miller has been known for a strong commitment to national development and social impact.

Since joining Mount Carmel Guild in 2023, Miller has advanced quickly through the organization’s leadership structure. Starting as director of external affairs, he then served as assistant executive director before ascending to the top post.

Mount Carmel Guild supports thousands of individuals and families annually, with a focus on hunger relief, home health nursing, and comprehensive services for vulnerable populations in one of New Jersey’s most underserved urban areas.