Boaz ANGLADE Biography Anglade is a doctoral candidate in Applied Economics at the University of Florida. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University and a Master’s degree in Business Economics from the University of South Florida. He has been published in the journal of Haitian Studies and has taught economics and…

Annie CARISMA Biography Carisma is a postgraduate student at the University of Westminster studying International Development Management. Her dissertation research is on the effect that ‘aid for trade’ rather than other traditional forms of aid would have on Haiti’s economy. Prior to pursuing her master’s degree, Carisma successfully managed two institutional grants valued at over…

Shana JEANNOT Biography Jeannot is an integrated marketing professional who specializes in branding, marketing, and public relations. She helps brands fulfill their goals to targeted audience and increase awareness and loyalty. Jeannot holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management with a minor in Business from St. Johns University. Throughout her career, she worked…

Vanessa LEON Biography Leon is the founder and CEO of Pinchinat Consulting, a women-led international urban planning firm of Caribbean descendants established in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Ms. Leon is currently pursuing a doctorate in public and urban policy at the New School’s Milano School for International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy…

Tonya ST. JULIEN Biography Tonya is a history PhD student at Florida International University. As a recipient of the Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership and Merit Based Scholarship, she completed her B.A. in Anthropology at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. She obtained her M.A. in African and African Diaspora Studies from Florida International University. For her…

Ricardo AUMONT Biography Mr. Aumont is our Senior Fellow in Residence. Mr. Aumont has a degree in Civil Engineering from GOC University. After his studies, he returned to his birthplace, Jérémie, where he participated in several building projects. Mr. Aumont is working presently as an engineer for the construction firm GRANDEECO. S A.

Marie Ange JACQUES Biography Ms. Jacques is a fourth-year student of Diplomacy and International Affairs at the Diplomatic and Consular National Academy (NORAD) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She also studies socio-cultural journalism at the Haitian Society for Rehabilitation and Development (SOHARED).

Pierre Walter LAROQUE Biography Mr. Laroque is a first-year student at the Faculty of Sciences of the State University of Haiti (UEH) and is studying to become an engineer-architect. Mr. Laroque was also South County winner and third national winner for the second part baccalaureate exams in 2014. He is very involved in the activities…

Ralph-Stanley MENTOR Biography Mr. Mentor is a third-year student of Diplomacy at the Centre for Diplomatic and International Studies (CEDI) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Passionate about communication, he graduated in journalism. He was a volunteer presenter of the Haitian Red Cross to Radio Caribbean and also worked at the National Emergency Operations Centre (COUN) National Palace.

Gabrielle Piard MORENCY Biography Ms. Morency is a fourth-year student of Statistics Planning Technical Center and Applied Economics (CTPEA) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Ms. Morency also practices Volleyball and Judo and is very involved in student life of CTPEA.