University of St. Martin

Before joining USM, Carmona published research on development theories, sustainable energy policies and decolonial thought in the Caribbean and the Netherlands. Island(er)s at the Helm is one of three research initiatives USM is co-hosting with other institutions in the region such as University of Curaçao and University of Aruba. The other two are Food Security and Economic Diversification, and Upholding Human Rights during the Pandemic, which looks at the impact of COVID-19 policies on vulnerable families in Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten.