Dr. Poblete and her project in the VI are truly indebted to many collaborators on island. In particular, Monica Marin, Johanna Bermudez-Ruiz, Emily Gracie, Sonia Deane, Chalana Brown and Sayeeda Carter have been amazing thought-partners and dear friends. I am also grateful for the wisdom, support and advice from Cassandra Dunn, Ariela Hayes, Olasee Davis, Betsy Rezende, Dr. Donna Christensen, Genevieve Whitaker, Deanna James, Jennifer Valiulis, Sonia Jacobs-Dow, Frandelle Gerard, Sommer Sibilly-Brown, Duane Howell, Olivia Walton, Lee Rohn, Lisa Mordhorst, Carol Wakefield, Siba Knight, Dr. Esther Ellis, John Orr, Zeno Bain, Dr. Chenzira Davis-Kahina and La Vaughn Bell.

Dr. Poblete would also like to acknowledge the support and collegiality of fellow scholars beyond St. Croix: David Bond, Matthew P. Johnson, Ayana Flewellen, Chinwe Osaze and Miranda Bernard.

While this list is not exhaustive, Dr. Poblete wanted to thank this specific group for their time and care.