UPLIFTING HAITIAN AMERICAN VOICES
Our mission is to engage the Haitian-American diaspora in promoting policies that foster democracy, human rights, economic development, and inclusion.
OUR LEADERS
The Haitian-American Foundation for Democracy’s Board of Directors, is composed of a stellar group of renowned men and women, all leaders who have worked in the community for over 40 years. They are committed in their capacity to elevating Haiti and its diaspora through public policy, service, community leadership and philanthropy. This brain trust offers a unique combination of individuals with extensive experience in social, political, media, health, law, economic and education sectors. HAFFD aims to cultivate the next generation of advocates with the skills, the vision and the resources to create holistic and sustainable change. Their goal is to serve as a beacon of equity and representation, uplifting sustainable solutions for the Haitian American diaspora and for Haiti.
THE BOARD
Dr. Jean-Philippe Austin
PRESIDENT
Dr. Larry Pierre
BOARD MEMBER
Patrick Gaspard
BOARD MEMBER
Michelle Austin Pamies, Esq.
BOARD MEMBER
Tamara Beliard Rodriguez
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Mona Rigaud
BOARD MEMBER
Father Reginald Jean-Mary
BOARD MEMBER
Dina Simon
BOARD MEMBER
The Ayiti Diaspora Collaborative, composed of renowned organizations serving the community for over forty years, will facilitate community-wide surveys and conversations over the next several months. Members include Sant La, Avanse Ansanm, Ayiti Community Trust, FOKAL, the Haitian American Foundation for Democracy, Haitian American Professionals Coalition, Haitian American Voters Empowerment Coalition, Haitian Bridge Alliance, Haitian Ladies Network, Haiti Renewal Alliance, Quisqueya University, and Replenish 509.
What People Are Saying in the Press
“I once told this story about Citibank’s evil role in haiti to US State Dept officers, and they told me that there was no “basis for these claims in the records.” They acted like I was telling them some supernatural folktale.”
— Patrick Gaspard
“Sweeping investigation on how France ( and later Wall street) made generations of Haitians pay for being the first black republic! It is about time that the true narrative about the orchestrated economic destruction of Haiti is exposed in mainstream media.”
— NY Times
“Karine Jean Pierre makes history as the the first Black, of Haitian origin and openly gay WhiteHouse Press Secretary | Noire, d’origine haïtienne et gay, Karine Jean Pierre multiplie les premières fois à la Maison-Blanche.”
— Le Nouvelliste
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