HAANY POWER SUMMIT 2024“Building Bridges for Collective Empowerment”
The Haitian American Alliance of New York (HAA) presents the 3rd Annual Power Summit: Building Bridges for Collective Empowerment. This year's theme is "Welcome back to NYC where our Immigrant journey started". The 1-day conference will feature presentations and panels 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 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. More than ever, 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 Haitian American Alliance of New York (HAA) presents the 3rd Annual Power Summit: Building Bridges for Collective Empowerment. This year's theme is "Welcome back to NYC where our Immigrant journey started". The 1-day conference will feature presentations and panels 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 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. More than ever, 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.
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HAA NY POWER SUMMIT 2024 “Building Bridges for Collective Empowerment”
May 25, 2024 9 am to 5pm BROOKLYN COLLEGE 2705 Campus road BROOKLYN, NY 11210
In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month!
Schedule
SATURDAY, MAY 25TH
SESSION - Civic Engagement in Times of Political Uncertainty. Panelists: Guithèle Ruiz-Nicolas, President/CEO of Inspir, LLC. Rhyane Wagner, Senior Policy Manager, Black Voters Matters Rev. Mullery Jean-Pierre, Senior Pastor at Beraca Baptist Church SESSION- Shifting Tides: Exploring the New Migration Landscape of Haitians in the United States. Garry Pierre-Pierre, Moderator -Founder/Publisher, The Haitian Times Panelists: Leonce Jean-Baptiste, President of the Haitian Association of Indiana
Marlyn Bonzil Juste, Immediate past Chairwoman of the Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce-Orlando
Santra Denis, Founder, Avanse Ansanm, Florida
Dr. Ron Cetoute, President of the Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce
Wilmara Manuel, College counseling consultant and content creator, Indianapolis
SESSION: Artificial Intelligence- The great equalizer: A vision for how AI can make the Caribbean (The Global South) the envy of the world. Colbert Saint-Laurent, Moderator Panelists: Dr. Azizi Seixas, Director of the Media and Innovation Laboratory, University of Miami Vania Andre, COO, The Haitian Times
SESSION: What’s next for Haiti – Exploring the potential role the diaspora can play to help re-set Haiti. Linda Thélémaque, MPH, Moderator- Chief Program Officer at Hope for Haiti Panelists: Etzer Emile , Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) of Universite Quisqueya Dr. Georges Fouron, Distinguished SUNY Teaching Professor Dr. Errol Pierre, SVP of State Programs at Healthfirst -"Examine a model for a universal health care system in Haiti"
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
CULTURAL PRESENTATION featuring Lynda Starr, Vocalist/Songwriter
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