Haitian American Alliance of New York Power Summit May 5-6, 2023
HAANY POWER SUMMIT 2023“Building Bridges for Collective Empowerment”
The 2-day conference will feature speeches and workshops led by leaders of Haitian descent in the worlds of non-profit, finance, education, mental health, youth leadership, and media.The Power Summit’s primary focus, in its second year, is to provide a platform where Haitian luminaries, leaders and Haitian organizations can network and form strong-lasting alliances towards building the bridge to a more empowered and cohesive Haitian diaspora. In 2023, it’s imperative as Haitian-Americans to prioritize the advancement of our social, political, and economic status by finding common ground among our organizations and thought leaders.
The 2-day conference will feature speeches and workshops led by leaders of Haitian descent in the worlds of non-profit, finance, education, mental health, youth leadership, and media.The Power Summit’s primary focus, in its second year, is to provide a platform where Haitian luminaries, leaders and Haitian organizations can network and form strong-lasting alliances towards building the bridge to a more empowered and cohesive Haitian diaspora. In 2023, it’s imperative as Haitian-Americans to prioritize the advancement of our social, political, and economic status by finding common ground among our organizations and thought leaders.
HAA NY POWER SUMMIT 2023 “Building Bridges for Collective Empowerment”
May 5th & 6th, 2023 Retro Report News Organization, New York, NY
In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month!
Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 5TH
8:00-9:00 am: Registration
9:00–9:30 am: Welcoming Remarks by the Haitian American Alliance of New York
Remarks from Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
9:30–11:00 am: Panel - Haitian Migration Georges Eugene Fouron, PhD, Keynote Speaker - Haitian Migration Through the Americas the causes and impacts Stephanie Delia, Esq. - Haitian Migration and Immigration from the 2010 Earthquake to the present 11:00–11:15 am: Break
11:15-11:45 pm: Adverse Childhood Experiences Model (video) Sarah Weiser, Producer and photographer
11:45 -12:30 pm: Presentation by Saurel Quettan - Collaborative strategies to end the crisis and create a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Haiti 12:30 -1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-2:05 pm: NYC Office of Emergency Management - Emergency Community Management! Strengthening Communities through recovery
2:05-2:35 pm: Dominican/Haitian Panel (TBA) 2:35-2:45 pm: Break
2:45-4:00 pm: Emerging Leaders Panel - Building Bridges with the Next Generation Moderator: NYC Council Member Rita Joseph 4:00-4:15 pm: Break 4:15-5:30 pm: Movie "Parsley" & Discussion 5:30-6:00 pm: Reception SATURDAY, MAY 6th
8:00 -9:00 am: Registration
9:00-9:30 am: Welcome HAA and Keynote Address: Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste
9:30-10:30 am: A conversation with Jacques Jiha, Ph.D., Keynote Speaker, Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget
Pathway to economic empowerment: What the Haitian American can do to build economic empowerment Moderator: Garry Pierre-Pierre 10:30 -10:40 am: Break
10:40-12:00 pm: Little Haiti BK and Haitian Museum of Chicago The Importance of Sustainable Institutions in Our Communities Gerard Cadet, 1st Vice-president, Little Haiti Marie Lily Cerat, PhD Director of the Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College Elsie Hector Hernandez, Founder and Executive Director, The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) Moderator: Guithele Ruiz-Nicolas 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch 1:00-2:00 pm: Presentation by Marc Pongnon, IT Manager, Landmark Worldwide- Transformational Learning to Empower Individuals and Communities Affected by Trauma Moderator: Sarita Duchatelier, MD 2:00 - 2:10 pm: Break 2:10 -3:15 pm: Presentation by Judite Blanc, Ph.D. - An Actionable Biopsychosocial Model For Healing And Peacebuilding in Haitian Communities 3:15 pm-3:30 pm: Closing Remarks
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7:00 pm – Awards Gala
HAA Presents Fèt Chanpèt
(Cultural Chic Attire Suggested)
Location: Sanders Studios, 525 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn NY , 11238
Be prepared for this cultural experience that will transport you to Haiti:
CENTRAL PARK RARA BAND
MARCO VOLCY
BUYU AMBROISE
Mikerline Dance Company
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