About
I raise funds for Black-led movements. To date, I've raised $4 million to support various…
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Consult LeLa’s first award as a business. The of year 2020 was a year of pause and reflection. A year where community who weren’t involved in…
Consult LeLa’s first award as a business. The of year 2020 was a year of pause and reflection. A year where community who weren’t involved in…
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An opinion/film review I wrote was just published in USA Today. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of watching the really powerful…
An opinion/film review I wrote was just published in USA Today. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of watching the really powerful…
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Experience
Education
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Founded in 1990, The Steppingstone Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that develops and implements programs that prepare underserved students for educational opportunities that lead to college success. Based on the premise that, regardless of circumstance, children can achieve at high levels with effective preparation and support, Steppingstone programs emphasize rigorous standards and achieve meaningful results.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Founder
Boston Haitian Resource Hub
- Present 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
BHRH is a biweekly source of community resources and events to serve the Greater Boston Haitian Community. It was created in response to the Haitian migrant crisis in partnership with Addressing the Haitian Migration Challenge (ATHMC). Our goal is to support the ongoing efforts of Haitian led organizations to integrate Haitians into American society and to promote the socioeconomic wellbeing of the Haitian community.
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Community Advisory Board
Now and There Inc.
- Present 10 months
Arts and Culture
Support Now + There in the planing of the City wide public art festival in 2025, which will feature artists from the Boston area as well as national and international artists to develop 15 large-scale work.
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Board Member
TRUE ALLIANCE CENTER INC
- Present 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Board Member of TAC- an immigration advocacy non-profit.
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Boston Design Vision- Community Advisory Board
Boston Planning & Development Agency
- Present 1 year 4 months
Environment
Serve on the Community Advisory Board to provide feedback to help shape an inclusive planning and design process for the City of Boston. In collaboration with the CAB, staff hopes to create a plan that represents community-supported values and objectives that can be carried forward into the implementation of this design vision in all neighborhoods
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Elder Companion
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
- 7 years 4 months
On Thanksgiving Day, Chanukah/Christmas, and Passover/Easter, provide companionship while delivering nutritious meals and beautiful flowers to the homes of elders throughout Boston.
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Lead Content Writer-Blog
National Black MBA Association, Boston Chapter
- 1 year 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Develop, research, and write informative and persuasive articles around entrepreneurship and professional development to reach 14,000+ members.
Publications
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Radical Philanthropy for Black Led Movements: A New Asset-Based Approach to Fundraising
Community Centric Fundraising
Asset-based philanthropy starts with the premise that Black communities have assets that can be leveraged to address problems of inequality.
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Local Haitian community must step up to help new migrants
The Bay State Banner
Written on the Haitian coat of arms is the motto “L’union Fait La Force” or “Unity is our Strength.” My November 2023 Op-Ed in the Bay State Banner is about how Boston’s local Haitian community must pull their resources to solve the migrant crisis.
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The Myth of the Unqualified Black Job Candidate: Systemic Racism That Undermines Black Self-Reliance and What Can Be Done to Combat It
Community Centric Fundraising
Today, movements on behalf of Black people look significantly different, especially in the nonprofit world. White executive directors and board members determine the vision. White-led foundations (both public and private) fund the initiatives. White businesses provide technical assistance. White staff execute the projects. And white people benefit in the form of more funding, accolades, and career advancement.
Honors & Awards
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U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce: Haitian-American Young Citizen of the Year Finalist
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One of 5 Finalists for Haitian-American Young Citizen of the Year given by the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce to recognize professionals under 45 whose commitment, outstanding civic engagement, volunteerism and public service has benefitted their community.
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Association of Fundraising Professionals Diversity Fellow
AFP Massachusetts
Association of Fundraising Professionals MA accepts up to ten fellows each year for a two-year program that includes complimentary programs, training and networking, and a mentoring arrangement.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Research Grant
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Jonathan Edwards Scholarship
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Member of the National Dean's List
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National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates Grant
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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
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The Academy of American Poets Prize in Poetry
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The Florence Annette Wing Memorial Prize for Lyric Poetry
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Wellesley College Excellence in Organic Chemistry Award
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Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Haitian-Creole
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Black Economic Council of Massachusetts
Member
- PresentThe Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)’s mission is to drive economic equity and prosperity for Massachusetts to achieve inclusive growth through advocacy, programming, and strategic partnerships that enable Black-owned businesses and Black communities to thrive.
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Women in Development
Member
- Present
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