Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alison Roach Wilson, Has Died

NEW YORK, New York  – Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, who served in the post since 2019, has died.

Alsion Roach Wilson“I am deeply saddened to announce the passing today of Alsion Wilson, Consul-General of Jamaica at New York, at her home in New York,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith in a statement on Saturday.

The foreign minister praised Wilson’s dedication to the role, in which she was the eleventh person to serve.

“Consul-General Wilson served Jamaica at the highest level of excellence during her tenure from July 2019 to present. Her accomplishments defy the time during which she served with deep commitment to country, the foreign service and indeed to Jamaicans at home and abroad,” Johnson Smith said.

Wilson was trained in finance, with a celebrated Wall Street career during which she founded her own financial consulting firm, the Alsion Road Group

Wilson was recently conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, by the Government of Jamaica.

She is survived by her husband Omar and children Brian and Vanessa. 

Jamaica’s Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton, shared a tribute on Instagram, expressing his grief and admiration for Wilson.

“My friend, there are no words to truly express the pain of your passing,” Tufton wrote. “You were full of life, hope and purpose, always giving your best in everything you did. Even in your final days, through all the pain, you spoke with courage and optimism about the future.”

“You showed what true public service looks like, with your dedication, professionalism and compassion. Beyond that, you were a loyal friend whose support and encouragement meant so much to me. I mourn your loss deeply, but I also celebrate the life you lived and the example you set. Your memory will always stay with me.”

Born in the central parish of St. Catherine, Alison Wilson migrated to the United States and attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and later the American Business Institute, where she laid the foundation for a successful career in finance. 

Before entering diplomatic service, she held senior positions at leading firms, including Vice President and Associate Director at Bear Stearns, Director of Finance at Greylock Capital Management, and President and CEO of The Alsion Roach Group, LLC. She also founded Cyberlock Solutions, a cybersecurity company.

She was appointed Jamaica’s Consul General to New York in 2019 by Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, bringing with her an extensive background in international finance. 

Based at the Consulate General in Manhattan, she oversaw Jamaica’s interests in Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and 33 U.S. states, serving one of the largest and most active Jamaican diasporas in the world.

During her tenure, Wilson focused on strengthening ties between Jamaica and its overseas nationals, promoting trade and investment opportunities, and modernizing consular services. She also chaired the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Consular Corps in New York, where she worked to enhance regional collaboration and diaspora engagement among Caribbean nations.