Everett Wiles, Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communication at Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Maryland, was honored on May 10, 2025 for his outstanding contributions to media & leadership during the inaugural Film Festival and Symposium hosted by the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (JAMU).
The event, held at the West Jamaica Conference Center, recognized Wiles for his decades of service and pioneering work in media, education and management.
“Everett Wiles is a trailblazer for the NCU Media Group. He deserves recognition and praise for his leadership, vision, and pioneering efforts in establishing the current NCU Media Group. His work in training many workers who are now leaders in mainstream media at the university, as chair of the Department of Communication Studies and as an adjunct lecturer, is outstanding.” said Pastor Everett Brown, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica.
Wiles, a media professional with over 30 years of experience in television production, education, and media management, he began his career in the early 1990s at West Indies College, now known as Northern Caribbean University (NCU). He played a pivotal role in establishing the institution’s media department and later served as the general manager of the NCU Media Group.
In 2017, Wiles transitioned to the United States, where he served as an assistant professor at Andrews University in Michigan. He later joined WAU, where he currently leads the university’s integrated marketing and communication efforts.
At WAU, Wiles has been instrumental in enhancing the university’s brand visibility and communication strategies. His leadership has contributed to the development of comprehensive marketing campaigns and strengthened community engagement initiatives.
Wiles’ extensive background also includes producing the “3AM: Morning is Coming” series for Hope Channel International, which garnered significant viewership on YouTube. His commitment to media excellence and education continues to impact the Seventh-day Adventist community and beyond.
The Film Festival and Symposium served as a platform to celebrate the legacy and contributions of Wiles, whose work has shaped the landscape of faith-based media in Jamaica and the United States.
