Bronx, NY — Kylla Herbert’s remarkable journey reflects a deep and enduring commitment to service, leadership, and community empowerment. A graduate of Ursinus College, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, developing the discipline, analytical thinking, perseverance, and commitment to excellence that continue to shape her professional and community leadership.
For more than two decades, Herbert has successfully managed a financial services business, serving individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Through her work, she helps clients strengthen their financial capacity, pursue stability, and plan for long-term success. Her professional accomplishments are grounded in a genuine desire to provide others with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to build stronger financial futures.
Her impact extends beyond the business community through her leadership as Executive Director of the South Jersey Caribbean Cultural & Development Organization (SJCCDO), an organization founded by her late father, Nkem Tshombe. Through SJCCDO, Herbert carries forward a meaningful legacy of cultural pride and community service by promoting Caribbean culture through the arts, education, cultural programming, and community engagement.
One of SJCCDO’s signature achievements is the South Jersey Caribbean Festival, a longstanding celebration that showcases the richness, diversity, and vibrancy of Caribbean heritage. Under Herbert’s leadership, the organization continues to advance cultural preservation, youth development, community engagement, and cross-cultural understanding.
Her commitment to young people is further demonstrated through her service as Coordinator and Chairperson of the St. Kitts and Nevis Penn Relays Committee. This committee coordinates the activities of the CEMSS Eagles activities when they attend the Penn Relays in Pennsylvania. In this role, she helps create opportunities for young athletes to pursue their talents while fostering meaningful connections between the Caribbean and its diaspora. Her work reflects her belief that investing in young people is an investment in the future.
Herbert’s appreciation for travel, culture, and different perspectives was nurtured by her mother through family trips and shared experiences. Today, she continues to enjoy traveling, learning, photography, and spending cherished time with her son and family.
Throughout her professional and community journey, Kylla Herbert has demonstrated that true leadership is measured not only by achievement, but also by the lives touched, opportunities created, traditions preserved, and communities strengthened.
Come out and support the SPBS Dr Stewart O. Williams Annual Awards Gala to be held at the Maestros Catering Hall, 1703 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY on September 5, 2026, under the distinguished patronage of Dr. Irvin Sweeney and Mrs. Vernice “Debbie” Williams. Theme this year is “Rooted in Service, Grounded in Giving Back”. Keynote Speaker will be Dr Maurice Duggins, a noted Kittitian Family Practice Physician, residing in Kansas.
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