Kingston, Jamaica - West Indies

Meet the Honouree

Carlette DeLeon

“The Media Maven”

Biography

Carlette DeLeon, affectionately known as “The Media Maven,” is one of Jamaica’s most respected publicists and communications professionals. As the founder and managing director of Breakthrough Communications, she has built a career representing some of the biggest names in entertainment, culture, and corporate Jamaica.

With a background in broadcasting, Carlette has worked across radio, television, print, and digital media. She is also the host of Tech4Life on RJR and contributes a weekly tech column in the Star, making technology relatable and accessible to the average Jamaican.

Carlette is passionate about empowering women, mentoring youth, and using storytelling as a tool for transformation. A published author, a dedicated mother, and a Justice of the Peace, she is truly a multi-faceted powerhouse.

In 2020/2021, she was proudly honored by the QORIHC (Queen of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies) as an Honored Queen, celebrating her outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s cultural and media landscape.