Our Team

We are committed to improve the lives of Haitians and push for a stronger and more independent Haiti.

Jacques Jonassaint
Jacques Jonassaint Chairman and CEO

Jacques Jonassaint is the former Special Envoy of President Emile Jonassaint to the Clinton Administration during the 1991-1994 Haiti crisis. He participated with the pre-negotiations of the Port-au-Prince Accord signed by former President Jimmy Carter and President Emile Jonassaint on 9/18/1994.

He has a master’s degree in political management, Advocacy and Electoral Campaign from George Washington University.

He is also a recipient of the Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom.

Board of Directors

Kissi Ignace

Board Member

Michael Kipp

Board Member

Ed Ekstrom

Board Member

Larry Henry

Board Member

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