MICHELLE ROLLINS

Michele Rollins is a distinguished business leader, philanthropist, and advocate for education and community development whose career spans more than five decades. She holds master's degrees in International Affairs, Law, and Tax from Georgetown University.

A former Miss USA (1963), she represented the United States at the Miss World competition before pursuing a career in public speaking, television, and entertainment, including performing with the Bob Hope Christmas Tour for U.S. troops overseas.

Together with her late husband, entrepreneur John Rollins, she helped transform Montego Bay's tourism industry through the restoration of the historic Rose Hall Great House and the development of more than 1,100 hotel rooms. Following his passing, she served as Chairman and CEO of Rose Hall Developments from 2000 to 2025 and now serves as Chairman Emeritus.

Michele has been widely recognized for her leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to education, receiving honors including Jamaica's Order of Distinction (Commander), Spain's Commander of the Order of Civil Merit, and the American Friends of Jamaica Humanitarian Award.