DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, HAITI
A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure of the Université d’État d’Haiti, Erline has worked as an educator since 2005. During that time, she has also been involved in grassroots efforts to raise the standards of education in her region. Erline is a visionary with a passion for educating the youth. Her knowledge of curriculum development makes her a real asset for the Institute’s Leadership Academy. She lives with her husband, Alphonse, and son, Dan, in Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite.
COUNTRY DIRECTOR, HAITI
Alphonse comes from Haiti’s famed Artibonite region, the country’s largest and most fertile department. He is a renown agronomist, having worked with peasant farmers throughout Haiti since 2001. Alphonse’s greatest qualification is perhaps his love for the Haitian people and his determination to do his part to lift Haiti up to greater heights, beginning with the upcoming generation. Alphonse spends most of his time conducting both technical and leadership training with a number of coffee cooperatives throughout Haiti. He, his wife, Erline, and son, Dan, live in Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite.
COORDINATOR, AMILCAR CABRAL SOCIETY
Mardochée was born and raised in Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite, Haiti. A gifted leader and organizer, his drive and ambition are matched beautifully by his sincere and unyielding disposition to serve. Mardochée believes that together we are stronger and he works tirelessly to bring people together for mutual learning and community building. He is an excellent model for the young women and men who make up his generation. He lives with his family in Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite.
Roosevelt Montinor
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Born and raised in Port-à-Piment, Haiti, Roosevelt lived and studied in Mexico before relocating to Ontario, Canada. Roosevelt is passionate about raising the standard of competence and success for the Haitian people, both living in Haiti and abroad. Trained in engineering, he manages programs research and development. He lives in Ontario, Canada.
Jonathan Wood Sévère
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Jonathan was born and raised in Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite, Haiti. A visionary leader, He helped found the Amílcar Cabral Society and served as its first National Coordinator. In his new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives, he works with the Institute’s leadership team to develop and implement programs and projects that advance the organization’s vision. He lives with his family in Petite Rivière.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Originally from Cleveland, TN, Danielle moved to Atlanta, GA, in 2010 to attend law school, where she focused on public interest law. Danielle is deeply committed to justice and empowerment. She seeks to help Haitians succeed in Atlanta. Danielle manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the Institute and oversees fundraising. She lives with her husband, Emmanuel, in Atlanta, Georgia.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Born in Port-au-Prince and raised in Port-à-Piment, Haiti, Emmanuel emigrated to the United States in 1993 and settled in Atlanta, GA, with his family in 1994. A passionate Practical Theologian with deep roots in the Haitian community, he has dedicated his scholarship to helping Haitians reach their full potential and take grasp of their own destiny. Emmanuel’s areas of research include both Haitian religion and culture. Emmanuel oversees the executive administration of the Institute. He lives with his wife, Danielle, in Atlanta, Georgia.