MEET Our Haitian Staff
The only paid staff for Consider Haiti are our local Haitian agents who help us run our core programs. We are so grateful for their commitment and long-term support.
Pierre Garry Maurice
Born in Passe-Royale (Montrouis) on December 18, 1967, he is of Haitian nationality, married. Garry did his classical studies in Montrouis. He lives in Passe-Royale (Montrouis).Garry joined Consider Haiti in 2010 as head of the Rabbit Program in Montrouis initially and the Goat Program in Montrouis second. Garry also works as an interpreter when there are foreign groups. He is vice-chairman on the board of directors of Consider Haiti in Haiti.
Jean Franckel Saintilus
Born in Fond-Baptiste (Arcahaie) on April 20, 1973, Franckel is a widower. he is Haitian. He did his classical studies in Arcahaie. He then studied at the School of Agriculture and Veterinary of Cap-Haitien. Franckel joined Consider Haiti in 2010 as head of the Goat program at Fond-Baptiste. Franckel lives in Fond-Baptiste.
Eddy Prophete
Born November 4, 1967 in Sourd-Borgne (Montrouis). Eddy did his classical studies in Montrouis and Arcahaie. Eddy studied Community Health at the Darbonne Community Training Center in Léogane He is married, of Haitian nationality. Eddy lives in Sourd-Borgne (Montrouis). Eddy was a founding member of Consider Haiti in 2003. He is chairman of the board of directors of Consider Haiti in Haiti.
MArie Mirelle Simeon
Born in Ivoire (Montrouis) on August 8, 1985. Mireille is married, she did her classical studies in Montrouis. She is of Haitian nationality. She joined Consider Haiti in January 2014 as a Community Health Agent assigned to Ivoire. She is secretary on the board of directors of Consider Haiti in Haiti. She lives in Ivoire.
MEET Our Board Of Directors
Todd Kaderabek |
Board Chairperson
Todd Kaderabek has served on the Consider Haiti Board of Directors for 20 years and previously on the Mission Manna Board of Directors. He has spent extensive time in Haiti and believes strongly in empowering Haitians to independently manifest their future. Todd has a deep respect for Haitian culture and a sincere love for the Haitian people.
Guy Ross |
Vice President
Guy became involved with Consider Haiti in 2016 when he went with oldest daughter on a medical trip. That trip and another in 2019 helped Gracelyn find a career path and for that Guy be forever grateful. She just completed her BSN and is currently an ER nurse at a children's hospital in Charlotte. The resiliency and the spirit of the people in Haiti inspire Guy to be a better person. He thinks of his friends there daily.
Carmen Chavez, FNP | Treasurer
Carmen joined the Consider Haiti team as a medical provider for their trip in April 2019. Carmen’s life was changed by the experience of witnessing the resiliency and beauty of communities and families in Haiti.
SHEARON ROBERTS | SECRETARY
Shearon has been involved with Consider Haiti since 2009 when she made her first medical trip. She is a now retired genetic counselor after a 40 year career in the field. She is dedicated to supporting our Haitian colleagues and friends as they continue the work despite the difficult situation there.
MEET OUR KEY PARTNERS
Siemens Family
Law Group
A huge thank you to the generosity of Jim Siemens and the entire team at Siemens Family Law Group for hosting and supporting our Annual July 4th Gala.
Grace Episcopal Church
The annual Grace Episcopal pumpkin patch is our largest fundraiser of the year. We are so grateful for their continued support of Consider Haiti and other local non-profits.
Kick it event Management
Kick It Event Management is a local event production company. We enjoy being able to collaborate with various Asheville area nonprofits. Being able to support Consider Haiti allows us to expand our donations outside of our local community. Personally, my family has worked in Haiti at various times since the 90s. The incredible spirit of the Haitian people in the face of severe difficulty is inspiring. Kick It Events looks forward to many years of supporting the amazing work of Consider Haiti in the future.
For more information on Kick Management visit: www.kickitevents.com
RAin Water Solutions
Rain Water Solutions has made it their mission to work with government agencies, residents and nonprofits to use our rain barrels as an education / outreach tool for water conservation and water quality issues. We manufacture to the highest industry standards in USA (NC) of 100% recycled plastic. They work to develop custom solutions with the intent of protecting their landscape investment and reducing the use of costly, treated water. Our goal is to educate and engage communities on the importance of protecting water quality through conserving water and reducing stormwater runoff. More information can be found at RainWaterSolutions.com
Did you know that:
95% of all contributions are utilized directly in Haiti!
Consider Haiti is a 501C3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.
We focus on sustainable solutions for malnourished children under the age of five.
We are a local charity with local support!
Haiti is one of the top FIVE poorest countries in the world.
80% of the Haitian people live in poverty; many without access to clean water, health care, proper lodging, or an adequate food supply.
Consider Haiti helps over 100 children per year.
There are 3.6 million children in Haiti. Many are suffering from poor nutrition and medical care.