Peter retired from the Jamaica Police Department and migrated to the United States in 1983. He continued his career in law enforcement by joining the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1988. While serving as a police officer, Peter attended the University of La Verne, California, where he graduated Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration. He is also a graduate of the LAPD West Point Leadership Program, the FBI National Academy, and Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX). When he eventually retired in 2018, he held the rank of Captain, and Commanding Officer of the Criminal Gang-Homicide Division.

Peter’s involvement as an advocate for the Down syndrome community started with the birth of his daughter, Sophia, in November 1998. Prior to relocating to Las Vegas in 2018, Peter participated in various activities sponsored by Down syndrome organizations in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. However, Peter and his wife, Belinda, were primarily involved in the development, support, and sponsorship of programs for “Up for Downs,” a subsidiary Down syndrome organization of DSA/LA, which later evolved into the Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association. In the 20 years that Sophia was a member of that organization, Peter was involved in the planning, coordination, and/or sponsorship of their annual Buddy Walk event and other programs/activities. When Peter made Las Vegas his home, he continued his involvement, advocacy and support for persons diagnosed with Down syndrome, initially through DSOSN, and later with Best Buddies. Peter is happy to return to DSOSN, where he has continued his advocacy and support for not only persons diagnosed with Down syndrome, but also for all persons in the broader intellectual and developmental disability community.

TaShika is known as the lady that can do it all. Her experience
includes a host of accounting and administrative-related duties from accounts payable to office management. She normally acts as a connector when getting projects started and facilitating them until hand off. TaShika enjoys being in the thick of it all, while helping to keep everyone's eyes on the prize.

Blossom is a long time professional with a lot of experience in many different industries. Blossom spent over 20 years in the fire sprinkler and construction industry, where she served on various boards, such as the NAIOP, BOMA, NAWIC, and also as an ambassador for the Nevada Contractors Association. Additionally, Blossom is a champion of small businesses and their owners. She currently works for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce where she is a huge advocate for small businesses. Furthermore, she is the current Vice President for the Henderson Chapter of Pro-Business Connect, which helps small businesses support one another and make connections. She also served as the event coordinator for the Nevada Hispanic Business Group. Blossom is heavily involved in the Southern Nevada community. She is the Vice President of Women of Global Change, a non-profit organization that promotes the belief that every human being should have the right to access clean water, food, healthcare, education, and income-training, regardless of race, creed, religion, and/or their circumstances in life.