Jouveline Belizaire

Jouveline Belizaire is a Clinical Research Coordinator of Haitian descent for the Research in African American Alzheimer Disease Initiative (REAAADI) at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics. In this role, she works to enroll, ascertain, and provide resources to participants with the goal to educate underserved and underrepresented communities about Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to increase Black and African American responsiveness, research participation, and family awareness about the disease. She is fluent in both English and Haitian Creole. She earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology at Florida Atlantic University and pursuing a dual graduate degree in Public Health and Health Administration at Barry University where she plans to implement her knowledge to properly impact these communities. Born and raised in North Miami, FL she understands how being a part of such studies can have positive impacts on not only her community members but also generations to come after. She plans to continue her career in research with the goal of bridging the gap of the stigma in the minority communities on participating in clinical research. 

Ashley Bienaime

I have been in the Medical field for about 4 Years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I just recently become a new grad RN this past June. What matters to me the most is being someone who can help uplift another person in any way I can. Hence why I wanted to become a Nurse. Being a nurse is such a fulfilling and rewarding profession. I love be able to be there for someone in their most vulnerable state. The best characteristic of myself is being a dedicated and compassion person relating to anything about my life, whether it be in my professional line of work or just in my personal life.

Lynn Saniorah Edouard

Lynn Saniorah Edouard is a college student at the illustrious Florida International University pursuing a degree in English Literature. Born in Port Au Prince, Haiti Saniorah’s parents emigrated to the U.S with her at 5 to afford her the privilege of an education. Aside from being a student Saniorah is a writer, and dancer. She is passionate about community outreach and founded Lynn Loves Literacy, a nonprofit whose mission is to eradicate illiteracy among underprivileged youth in Miami and Haiti by fostering a genuine love for reading, and providing education and resources. Whether teaching, learning or serving Saniorah aims to love and to serves others with everything she does.

Lordana Guillaume

Lordana Guillaume is a first-generation Haitian-American who was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida  International University (FIU). While pursuing her degree, she also serves as a Graduate Assistant for  FIU’s Women Center, where she is involved in providing awareness, empowerment and community with  regards to gender equity through a variety of resources and programs. Lordana is a double-FIU  attendee, having also obtained her bachelor's degree at FIU, in Health Services Administration, in 2014.  Prior to returning to graduate school, Lordana was a Data and Research Coordinator for a local non profit dedicated to the mentorship of young women. In addition, Lordana has experience in the  classroom setting, serving as a 6th grade Language Arts teacher. She hopes that after graduation, she  can dedicate her efforts to the facilitation of the advancement of education for first-generation college  students.

Doris Jean Pierre

Claslyne Doris Jean Pierre is the Founder and CEO of AccessBridge. As a First-Generation, Doris experienced the many challenges early careerists face first-hand. This led her to found AccessBridge in 2018 to help early talent get a leg up and succeed in healthcare leadership. Prior to AccessBridge, she has worked and interned at various healthcare entities which include Boston Children’s Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Health Plan of the Northwest (KPNW) and more.

To extend the work of Access Bridge, she's participated in startup accelerators and incubators such as Founder Gym, We Tha Plug, and most recently the MIT Hacking Racism Hackathon.

Doris holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Health Services Administration from Florida International University. 

Vernise Miguel

My name is Vernise Miguel. I was born in Haiti and migrated to the United States at the age of 12. In 2010, I graduated high school and has been going to college ever since. My college experience consisted of three different colleges. I started with Broward College where I received my Associates Degree in Science. Shortly after, I continued my education with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) where I received my bachelor's degree in psychology. Without a second thought, I applied to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and was accepted. My graduate school experience began shortly after graduation. Three years later, I graduated from NSU with my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. During my educational path, I’ve been employed most of the time. While I was at Broward College, I had my first job at McDonald’s where I worked for a year. Throughout the years at FAU, I worked at Walmart for two years. Then I worked as a substitute teacher shortly after graduation. Lastly, I've worked for Apple as a customer service representative for three years. Fast forward to the present, I am working as a counselor for Parent’s Information and Resources Center where I was an intern for a year as this was the requirement to receive my master’s in mental health counseling. As an intern, I have volunteered to be involved in many activities that was not required by my school. These activities include but not limited to, holiday events for the adult's group, and a competition event between different sites.

Marline Monestime, CFM

Marline Monestime serves as the Senior Planning Technician in the Community Planning & Development Department at the City of North Miami. With more than 10 years of experience in organizational management and business operations, Marline supports the department's day-to-day operations with workforce program planning, budget and grant management, and business engagement initiatives.  Marline also serves as the Executive Director of the Haitian American Professionals Coalition, Inc., promoting its mission to increase access and availability of health, legal, academic, and social services. 

Additionally, Marline serves as Vice-Chair on the Executive Board of Directors for the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce. In this capacity, Marline supports the local business community through business development and retention services. Marline also serves as a Board Member on the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County supporting programming and development for affordable housing, homeownership, and creating strong, vibrant neighborhoods.

Marline is a Certified Floodplain Manager and will earn a Master of Arts in Disaster Management from Florida International University in July 2021. Fueling her love for community advocacy, Marline has completed two Catalyst Miami leadership programs; Community Leadership on the Environment, Advocacy, and Resilience (CLEAR) and Housing Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (HEAL). She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Planning Association, Association of State Floodplain Managers, and Florida Floodplain Managers Association She is also a member of several professional organizations including the American Planning Association, Association of State Floodplain Managers, and Florida Floodplain Managers Association. 

Mirlanta PetitHomme

Hello my name is Mirlanta PetitHomme. I am a young and very ambitious individual who believes that in life, we never stop learning and there is always room for bettering ourselves. In Highschool I attended Miami Edison Senior High and in my time there, I was a part of many programs; Band( where I was the section leader for Clarinet), Drug Free Youth In Town where we would find alternative activities to do including volunteering to promote drug free environments, Scholars of Today, Leaders of tomorrow, as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. Also graduating Cum Laude at top 20% of my class.

I have gone to ultimately Complete my Substitute Teacher certification. I also graduated from Florida International with a Bachelor’s in Public Administration as well as obtaining a certificate in Leadership Studies. Last but not least, currently, I am proudly serving as an intern for Sant La, within Communications Outreach. I am also a part of an internship opportunity working with Dr. Agatha Caraballo where we will be focusing on Racial Inequalities.

Judith Pierre Louis

My name is Judith Pierre Louis, and I am a proud educator at Broward County Schools. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother of two wonderful toddles, Riley and Jamila. For the past few years, I have been living a blessed, tender, raw, beautiful, sweet, defined journey. I thank the Jehovah for every day he has given me and my family. I volunteer at my church as a Sunday school teacher’s assistant and served as a translator for many parent/teacher conferences at my school. Prior to becoming an educator, I received her bachelor’s degree from Broward College in Business Management & Supervene, and plane to pursue a master’s degree in education/Leadership. I hope to one day to open my own salon & Spa, a few years later to travel the world with the love of my life.

Christina Saintlouis

Christina Saintlouis is a First-Generation Haitian American born and raised in South Florida. She  currently serves as a teacher in the Miami-Dade County Public School System (MDCPS) focusing  on the education of students in primary grades. Christina’s primary focus as a teacher has been  working with students with special needs, which involves fusing the standards and  

requirements of traditional teaching with the specific skills, needs and accommodations  necessary to ensure the success of the students. She earned a B.S. in Recreation and Sports  Management: Recreational Therapy with a minor in Anthropology/ Sociology at Florida International  University in 2014. Christina is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology at Harvard  University with aspirations of becoming a neuropsychologist in the near future. She hopes to  combine her passion for mental health with her dedication to uplift the Haitian community to  one day open a nonprofit that provides support and therapy to young Haitian women living  with mental illness. When she is not studying Christina loves to read and write hoping to one  day become a published author.

Kassandra Timothe

Kassandra Timothe was born and raised in North Miami, a true North Miami native, she lives, works, volunteers, worships and plays in the City of North Miami. Kassandra began volunteering at North Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) at the young age of 13. She was hired as a summer camp counselor and was later promoted through the years.  As a high schooler, Kassandra volunteered with her church members and organized health fairs with pastoral staff. She now serves her church, New Direction Christian Center, as Deaconess, where she leads prayer, encourages members and evangelizes. 

While in Tampa, Kassandra pledged Delta Sigma Theta. In her sorority, she organized and led several events and community service projects.  Kassandra has over ten years of governmental experience and is ready to further her experience in her community. She graduated in 2012 with a Political Science degree from the University of South Florida and in May 2020, from Florida International University with her Master’s in Public Administration.

Bayina Tirogene

Bayina Tirogene graduated from Miami Dade College and continued her education at the University of Central Florida. There she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration. Bayina was naturally drawn to the healthcare field because of her early exposure to health implications faced by family members. After graduating, Bayina moved back home in South Florida and now she currently works as a Client Coordinator at a start-up health company called “Papa, Family on Demand”. Papa's mission is to support families throughout the aging journey. As a Client Coordinator, her daily goal is to help older adults and families with Papa Pals for companionship and assistance with everyday tasks such as transportation services, technology help, house task. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions. While working at Papa, she has done numerous of volunteer work within the company and other community outreach. She participated in the Adopt-A-Floor program at Jackson Memorial hospital which involves a group of people adopting one or several of the hospital’s patient units. She is also a great leader at her church children’s ministry, she organizes and oversees Sunday school and bible study lessons.