Denny takes over from Vaneisha Cadogan, who officially retired on 31 August, 2024, after five years of committed service. With a solid background in sports management and a passion for nurturing young talent, they say Denny is well-prepared to continue the Academy's tradition of excellence. 

Before joining the BOA, Denny served as a Peripatetic Teacher for Physical Education and Sport at the Ministry of Education, Technological & Vocational Training. She also held the role of Education Officer, overseeing the execution and monitoring of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination syllabi and exams.

As an athlete, Denny has participated in various sports, including tennis, basketball, track & field, netball, and badminton, at both school and club levels. In addition to her role as a physical education teacher, she coached the Barbados National team at the Biennial Caribbean Union of Teachers’ Track & Field Championships on numerous occasions.

Her dedication to grassroots sports development is evident from her decade-long service on the Executive Committee of the National Primary Schools’ Athletic Championships (NAPSAC), where she held positions such as Chairman and Championship Director. Denny, who holds a Master of Education in Physical Education, has also contributed her expertise to several physical education, health, and sport-related committees and boards.

These include the Olympic Solidarity/Pan American Sports Organisation (OS/PASO), and the Education, Awards, and Special Events Commissions of the BOA. She has served on the Executive of the Barbados Badminton Association for many years and was recently appointed to the Barbados Anti-Doping Appeals Panel.

BOA President Sandra Osborne shared the news of Denny’s appointment while also expressing the Association's appreciation for Cadogan's leadership at the Academy. "Vaneisha has played a pivotal role in advancing the Academy's mission. Over the past five years, we have seen an expansion of the Academy’s programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of Athletes, Coaches, and Administrators alike," she said.

"The baton has now been passed to Janelle Denny, and we look forward to continued growth and success for the NOA. We are optimistic that this important unit within the BOA will reach even greater heights in the years to come," Osborne remarked.

Reflecting on her new role, Denny said, "I am deeply honoured and thrilled to step into the role of Director at the National Olympic Academy. Building on the strong foundation laid by Mr. David Farmer and Ms. Cadogan, my aim is not only to maintain the high standards that have been set but push the boundaries of what we can achieve together. 

"I am keen to work alongside the talented and dedicated team at the BOA. Together, we will strategise, innovate, and steer the NOA toward new achievements as we seek to be more responsive to the needs of our National Federations, Athletes, and other valued stakeholders.” The NOA serves as the educational arm of the BOA, committed to promoting the principles of Olympism through education.