Sashein Wright-Chin, B.Sc. (Hons.), LL.B. (Hons.), M.Sc.
Mrs. Sashein Wright-Chin is the Director, Corruption Prevention Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, where she provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at preventing corruption, strengthening integrity systems, promoting good governance, and advancing anti-corruption education and awareness.
With over 15 years of experience in Jamaica’s anti-corruption framework, Mrs. Wright-Chin has served in several senior capacities at the Integrity Commission and the former Office of the Contractor General. Her career spans corruption investigations, prevention, public education and outreach, and stakeholder engagement. She previously managed the Commission’s Anti-Corruption Education and Outreach portfolio and has also held senior investigative roles, managing complex and high-profile investigations involving public administration, government contracting and procurement.
In her current role, she contributes to the Commission’s strategic corruption-prevention agenda, with particular focus on strengthening integrity across the public sector, embedding anti-corruption principles within Jamaica’s education system, advancing research and policy interventions, and building partnerships that support a whole-of-society approach to preventing corruption.
Mrs. Wright-Chin holds a Master of Science in Governance and Public Policy and a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Criminology from the University of the West Indies, Mona, as well as a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London. She has also pursued professional certification and training in Public Procurement, Public Relations, Project Management, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence.
A proud alumna of St. Jago High School, Mrs. Wright-Chin is committed to public service and to advancing a culture in which integrity, accountability and ethical conduct are embedded in Jamaica’s institutions and in the everyday choices of its citizens.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Mrs. Wright-Chin values her roles as a wife and mother and enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating meaningful experiences and lasting memories with her children. She is also passionate about youth development and inspiring young people to embrace strong values, integrity and a sense of purpose.
The CORRUPTION PREVENTION, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND ANTICORRUPTION STRATEGY DIVISION is one of the four (4) established Divisions of the Integrity Commission. Guided by section 6 of the Integrity Commission Act, 2017 it is tasked to:
- Take necessary and effective measures for the prevention and detection of corruption within public bodies;
- Examine the practices and procedures of public bodies and make recommendations in relation to the revision of those practices and procedures which in the opinion of the Commission may reduce the likelihood or the occurrence of acts of corruption;
- Prepare codes of conduct and other advisory material relating to corruption and guide public bodies in respect of matters within the purview of the Act;
- Monitor current legislative and administrative practices in the fight against corruption;
- Advise the Minister on the adoption of international best practices relating to the prevention of corruption;
- Coordinate the implementation of an anti-corruption strategy;
- Collaborate or cooperate with other persons or bodies whether in Jamaica or outside of Jamaica duly authorized to prevent combat and investigate acts of corruption so as to implement an integrated approach to the eradication of corruption
- Advise the Minister on such legislative reform as the Commission considers necessary to reduce the likelihood or the occurrence of acts of corruption;
- Compile and publish statistics relating to the investigation, prosecution and conviction of offences relating to acts of corruption;
- Determine the extent of financial loss and such other losses to public bodies, private individuals and organizations, including loses sustained by the private sector as a result of acts of corruption; and,
- Adopt and strengthen mechanisms for educating the public in matters relating to corruption.
