Haitian Ladies Weekend
Igniting Our Power 2021
Washington, DC | October 8-10, 2021
Haitian Ladies Weekend 2021
Igniting Our Power 2021: A Haitian Ladies Weekend Hybrid Experience In-Person & Limited Online
October 8-10, 2021 | Washington, DC
Yamiche Alcindor
Keynote Panel Speaker
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Oct
8
Private Screening: Freda, 2021 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection
by Gessica Geneus
by Gessica Geneus
Oct
9
Interactive morning wellness sessions
Nzingah Oniwosan, Holistic Health Consultant
Networking Lunch
5th Annual Haitian Ladies Symposium
Karen Andre, Political Strategist & Organizer
Shannon LaGuerre-Maingrette, Partner, Spar & Bernstein
Guerline Jozef, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Lucia D. Pascale Solages, Nègès Mawon & Nou Pap Domi
Pasaj by Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
AyiboPost
Chokarella
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tout Se Pa:Traditional Dance and Sound Experience
Riva Nyri Precil, Haïtian Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
Remarks
Elizabeth Pierre Louis, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète
Magalie Emile-Backer, Haiti Renewal Alliance
Régine René-Labrousse, Replenish 509
Nzingah Oniwosan, Holistic Health Consultant
Networking Lunch
5th Annual Haitian Ladies Symposium
Karen Andre, Political Strategist & Organizer
Shannon LaGuerre-Maingrette, Partner, Spar & Bernstein
Guerline Jozef, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Lucia D. Pascale Solages, Nègès Mawon & Nou Pap Domi
Pasaj by Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
AyiboPost
Chokarella
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tout Se Pa:Traditional Dance and Sound Experience
Riva Nyri Precil, Haïtian Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
Remarks
Elizabeth Pierre Louis, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète
Magalie Emile-Backer, Haiti Renewal Alliance
Régine René-Labrousse, Replenish 509
Oct
10
Interactive Morning Wellness
Nadjejda Chapoteau, Community Powerhouse Consulting & Coaching
16th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
Featured Speaker
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator Washington Week & White House Correspondent
Bon Dye Bon Stacy Barthe
Grammy Nominated Singer / Songwriter
Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company
Portsha T. Jefferson, Artistic Director
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Stacey Samuel, Executive Producer
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, DC, USA
Nadjejda Chapoteau, Community Powerhouse Consulting & Coaching
16th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
Featured Speaker
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator Washington Week & White House Correspondent
Bon Dye Bon Stacy Barthe
Grammy Nominated Singer / Songwriter
Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company
Portsha T. Jefferson, Artistic Director
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Stacey Samuel, Executive Producer
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, DC, USA
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Oct
8
Private Screening: Freda, 2021 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection
by Gessica Geneus
by Gessica Geneus
Oct
9
Interactive morning wellness sessions
Nzingah Oniwosan, Holistic Health Consultant
Networking Lunch
5th Annual Haitian Ladies Symposium
Karen Andre, Political Strategist & Organizer
Shannon LaGuerre-Maingrette, Partner, Spar & Bernstein
Guerline Jozef, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Lucia D. Pascale Solages, Nègès Mawon & Nou Pap Domi
Pasaj by Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
AyiboPost
Chokarella
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tout Se Pa:Traditional Dance and Sound Experience
Riva Nyri Precil, Haïtian Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
Remarks
Elizabeth Pierre Louis, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète
Magalie Emile-Backer, Haiti Renewal Alliance
Régine René-Labrousse, Replenish 509
Nzingah Oniwosan, Holistic Health Consultant
Networking Lunch
5th Annual Haitian Ladies Symposium
Karen Andre, Political Strategist & Organizer
Shannon LaGuerre-Maingrette, Partner, Spar & Bernstein
Guerline Jozef, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Lucia D. Pascale Solages, Nègès Mawon & Nou Pap Domi
Pasaj by Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
AyiboPost
Chokarella
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tout Se Pa:Traditional Dance and Sound Experience
Riva Nyri Precil, Haïtian Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
Remarks
Elizabeth Pierre Louis, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète
Magalie Emile-Backer, Haiti Renewal Alliance
Régine René-Labrousse, Replenish 509
Oct
10
Interactive Morning Wellness
Nadjejda Chapoteau, Community Powerhouse Consulting & Coaching
16th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
Featured Speaker
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator Washington Week & White House Correspondent
Bon Dye Bon Stacy Barthe
Grammy Nominated Singer / Songwriter
Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company
Portsha T. Jefferson, Artistic Director
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Stacey Samuel, Executive Producer
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, DC, USA
Nadjejda Chapoteau, Community Powerhouse Consulting & Coaching
16th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
Featured Speaker
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator Washington Week & White House Correspondent
Bon Dye Bon Stacy Barthe
Grammy Nominated Singer / Songwriter
Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company
Portsha T. Jefferson, Artistic Director
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Stacey Samuel, Executive Producer
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, DC, USA
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Oct
11
National Gallery of Art (Optional & Offsite)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
National Gallery of Art
Kanitra Fletcher
Associate curator of African American and Afro-Diasporic art at the National Gallery of Art
"Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti" – Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of contemporary Haitian art.
If you are attending the National Gallery of Art event on Friday and would like to reserve transportation, click here to Register For Bus Ride From Capital Hilton to Gallery.
Registration Open
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Cultural Showcase (Offsite)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Organization of American States (OAS)
Experience the warmth of Haitian hospitality with an evening of art, music, and culture.
Ambassador Louis Harold Joseph
Chargé d'Affaires a.i. - Embassy of the Republic of Haiti to the United States of America
Mistress of Ceremony:
Thamar Harrigan
Catered by
Chef Natacha Gomez
Music by
DJ Steezy (Stanley Bertrand)
Dinner On Your Own & Cocktail at the OAS
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
National Gallery of Art
Kanitra Fletcher
Associate curator of African American and Afro-Diasporic art at the National Gallery of Art
"Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti" – Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of contemporary Haitian art.
If you are attending the National Gallery of Art event on Friday and would like to reserve transportation, click here to Register For Bus Ride From Capital Hilton to Gallery.
Registration Open
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Cultural Showcase (Offsite)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Organization of American States (OAS)
Experience the warmth of Haitian hospitality with an evening of art, music, and culture.
Ambassador Louis Harold Joseph
Chargé d'Affaires a.i. - Embassy of the Republic of Haiti to the United States of America
Mistress of Ceremony:
Thamar Harrigan
Catered by
Chef Natacha Gomez
Music by
DJ Steezy (Stanley Bertrand)
Dinner On Your Own & Cocktail at the OAS
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Oct
12
Registration Open
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Coat Room
Morning Wellness Yoga
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Senate
Instructor:
Ama Makeda
Yoga instructor & Artist, MAFLOW LLC
Coffee and Tea Service & Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Presidential Ballroom Foyer
Haitian Ladies Marketplace Curated by Bien Abyé
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
South American AB
Explore a curated selection of Haitian artisanal products, fashion, and unique creations.
Symposium - Main Ballroom Opens
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Presidential Ballroom
HLN Welcome by Board of Directors
Presidential Ballroom
Mistress of Ceremony:
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson
Vice President and Executive Producer Paramount Global
National Anthem Singer:
Donaldzie Théodore
Singer & Pianist
Kreyòl Essence Wellness Lounge - Open
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
New York
Simbi Duplan
Healer/Spiritual Practitioner at SIMBI
AMB Mobile Massage & Wellness Center
Special Remarks
Presidential Ballroom
Speakers:
Her Excellency, Mrs. Dominique Dupuy
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Haitians Living Abroad to the Government of Haiti
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Sophia Pierrelus
Haitian Community Activist in Ohio, Founder of the New American Cultural Center (NACC)
Engaging with Haiti Panel
Empire Ballroom
Facilitator of Conversation:
Monique Clesca
International Consultant, and Pro-Democracy Feminist Activist
Speakers:
Vélina Élysée Charlier
Member of Nou Pap Domi, Empress of Lakou Souvenans
Pascale Oriol
Founder and President of Vox Evolution
Danièle Magloire
Spokesperson for Kay Fanm (Women's House)
Explore strategies for civic engagement and strengthening democratic processes.
Networking Lunch & Marketplace
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Congressional
HerStory
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Moderator:
Martine St-Victor
General Manager at Edelman
Speaker:
Danielle Cadet
Media Executive, Host & Producer
Our Bodies, Our Selves
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Moderator:
Dr. Sabine Elisée
Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, CEO and Founder of Cornerstone Medical Group
Speakers:
Mélodie Benjamin
Psychologist and Agent for Peace at Ti Souf and Fondation IDEO
Liliane Nerette-Louis
Folk Storyteller, President of Just the Way it Was, Inc.
Haitian Ventures: From Local Roots to Global Reach
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Congressional
Moderator:
Tamara Béliard Rodriguez
Senior Vice President of IslandTV, Senior VP and CFO of Fatima Group
Speakers:
Daphné Valmond Bourgoin
Executive Director, Tisaksuk/ Atelier Tisaksuk
Corinne Joachim Sanon Symietz
Co-Founder and CEO of Askanya Chocolates
Sandra Hollant Russo
CEO of Sandilou Textile, Femmes en Democratie, Chambre des Metiers et de l'Artisanat, PROFAMIL
Preserving Haitian Identity Across Borders (NextGen Panel)
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Federal A
Moderators:
Coralie Nader
Founder of Kòmsi Like, HLN NextGen Committee
Christine Cherestal
High School student, HLN NextGen Committee
Speakers:
Dr. Charlene Désir
Director of The Empowerment Network Global, Professor at Nova Southeastern University
Wynnie Lamour-Quansah
Founder & Managing Director, The Haitian Creole Language Institute of New York
Madjeen Isaac
Visual Artist
Building Political Power
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Federal B
Speakers:
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Arielle Dominique
Haitian Ladies Network, Co-Founder and
Haitian American Foundation For Democracy, Executive Director
Moderator:
Karen André
CEO, People First Strategies
Networking & Marketplace
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
South American AB
Closing Plenary
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Networking Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Capital Terrace
Grounded in Heritage, Rooted in Rhythm
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Congressional
Speakers:
Arielle Dominique
Co-founder at HLN, Executive Director of Haitian American Foundation for Democracy
Dr. Charlene Désir
Director of The Empowerment Network Global, Professor at Nova Southeastern University
Vélina Elysée Charlier
Member / Empress, Nou Pap Dòmi / Lakou Souvnans
Linda Isabelle François Obas
Choreographer/ Sociocultural Activist, Founder of XPression Ayiti
Riva Nyri Précil
Artist, Founder of Tout Se Pa
Join a conversation that sets the stage and provides historical context for La Grande Danse, exploring Haitian heritage and African traditions. This experience will help ground us in our roots, leaving Haitian ladies renewed and deeply connected to their cultural identity.
La Grande Danse
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Congressional
Speakers:
Riva Nyri Précil
Artist, Founder of Tout Se Pa
Linda Isabelle François Obas
Choreographer/ Sociocultural Activist , Founder of XPression Ayiti
Experience the rhythm and beauty of Haitian traditional dance in this lively class.
Haitian Ladies After Dark
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Federal A
Speaker:
Dr. Suzie Richardson Armas
COO, New Health Community Centers
A safe space for conversations on relationships and intimacy.
Dinner On Your Own
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dinner not covered by the Haitian Ladies Network.
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Coat Room
Morning Wellness Yoga
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Senate
Instructor:
Ama Makeda
Yoga instructor & Artist, MAFLOW LLC
Coffee and Tea Service & Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Presidential Ballroom Foyer
Haitian Ladies Marketplace Curated by Bien Abyé
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
South American AB
Explore a curated selection of Haitian artisanal products, fashion, and unique creations.
Symposium - Main Ballroom Opens
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Presidential Ballroom
HLN Welcome by Board of Directors
Presidential Ballroom
Mistress of Ceremony:
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson
Vice President and Executive Producer Paramount Global
National Anthem Singer:
Donaldzie Théodore
Singer & Pianist
Kreyòl Essence Wellness Lounge - Open
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
New York
Simbi Duplan
Healer/Spiritual Practitioner at SIMBI
AMB Mobile Massage & Wellness Center
Special Remarks
Presidential Ballroom
Speakers:
Her Excellency, Mrs. Dominique Dupuy
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Haitians Living Abroad to the Government of Haiti
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Sophia Pierrelus
Haitian Community Activist in Ohio, Founder of the New American Cultural Center (NACC)
Engaging with Haiti Panel
Empire Ballroom
Facilitator of Conversation:
Monique Clesca
International Consultant, and Pro-Democracy Feminist Activist
Speakers:
Vélina Élysée Charlier
Member of Nou Pap Domi, Empress of Lakou Souvenans
Pascale Oriol
Founder and President of Vox Evolution
Danièle Magloire
Spokesperson for Kay Fanm (Women's House)
Explore strategies for civic engagement and strengthening democratic processes.
Networking Lunch & Marketplace
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Congressional
HerStory
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Moderator:
Martine St-Victor
General Manager at Edelman
Speaker:
Danielle Cadet
Media Executive, Host & Producer
Our Bodies, Our Selves
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Moderator:
Dr. Sabine Elisée
Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, CEO and Founder of Cornerstone Medical Group
Speakers:
Mélodie Benjamin
Psychologist and Agent for Peace at Ti Souf and Fondation IDEO
Liliane Nerette-Louis
Folk Storyteller, President of Just the Way it Was, Inc.
Haitian Ventures: From Local Roots to Global Reach
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Congressional
Moderator:
Tamara Béliard Rodriguez
Senior Vice President of IslandTV, Senior VP and CFO of Fatima Group
Speakers:
Daphné Valmond Bourgoin
Executive Director, Tisaksuk/ Atelier Tisaksuk
Corinne Joachim Sanon Symietz
Co-Founder and CEO of Askanya Chocolates
Sandra Hollant Russo
CEO of Sandilou Textile, Femmes en Democratie, Chambre des Metiers et de l'Artisanat, PROFAMIL
Preserving Haitian Identity Across Borders (NextGen Panel)
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Federal A
Moderators:
Coralie Nader
Founder of Kòmsi Like, HLN NextGen Committee
Christine Cherestal
High School student, HLN NextGen Committee
Speakers:
Dr. Charlene Désir
Director of The Empowerment Network Global, Professor at Nova Southeastern University
Wynnie Lamour-Quansah
Founder & Managing Director, The Haitian Creole Language Institute of New York
Madjeen Isaac
Visual Artist
Building Political Power
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Federal B
Speakers:
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Arielle Dominique
Haitian Ladies Network, Co-Founder and
Haitian American Foundation For Democracy, Executive Director
Moderator:
Karen André
CEO, People First Strategies
Networking & Marketplace
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
South American AB
Closing Plenary
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Networking Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Capital Terrace
Grounded in Heritage, Rooted in Rhythm
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Congressional
Speakers:
Arielle Dominique
Co-founder at HLN, Executive Director of Haitian American Foundation for Democracy
Dr. Charlene Désir
Director of The Empowerment Network Global, Professor at Nova Southeastern University
Vélina Elysée Charlier
Member / Empress, Nou Pap Dòmi / Lakou Souvnans
Linda Isabelle François Obas
Choreographer/ Sociocultural Activist, Founder of XPression Ayiti
Riva Nyri Précil
Artist, Founder of Tout Se Pa
Join a conversation that sets the stage and provides historical context for La Grande Danse, exploring Haitian heritage and African traditions. This experience will help ground us in our roots, leaving Haitian ladies renewed and deeply connected to their cultural identity.
La Grande Danse
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Congressional
Speakers:
Riva Nyri Précil
Artist, Founder of Tout Se Pa
Linda Isabelle François Obas
Choreographer/ Sociocultural Activist , Founder of XPression Ayiti
Experience the rhythm and beauty of Haitian traditional dance in this lively class.
Haitian Ladies After Dark
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Federal A
Speaker:
Dr. Suzie Richardson Armas
COO, New Health Community Centers
A safe space for conversations on relationships and intimacy.
Dinner On Your Own
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dinner not covered by the Haitian Ladies Network.
Oct
13
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Coat Room
Coffee & Tea Service
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Capital Terrace
Rabòday Fit
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Senate
Instructor:
Christ Maïka Joachim
Dancer, Xpressionayiti
Groove to the fast-paced rhythms of Haitian compas and hip-hop as you get energized for the day ahead.
Advocacy Workshop with the Haitian American Foundation for Democracy (HAFFD) in collaboration with the Haitian Neighborhood Center, Haitian Bridge Alliance, and Haiti Response Coalition
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Federal A
Guerline Jozef
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Haitian Bridge Alliance
Sophia Pierrelus
Haitian Community Activist in Ohio, Founder of the New American Cultural Center (NACC)
Gepsie Morisset-Metellus
Co-founder and Executive Director of the Haitian Neighborhood Center Sant La
Corinne Paul
Senior Policy Advisor for Civil and Political Rights at American Jewish World Service
Tamara Béliard Rodriguez
Senior Vice President of IslandTV, Senior VP and CFO of Fatima Group
Explore strategies for civic engagement and strengthening democratic processes.
Haitian Ladies Marketplace Curated by Bien Abyé
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
South American AB
Last chance to shop and explore unique Haitian goods, fashion, and artisanal products.
Kreyòl Essence Wellness Lounge
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
New York
Simbi Duplan
Healer/Spiritual Practitioner at SIMBI
AMB Mobile Massage & Wellness Center
Shaping the Future: Vice Mayor Estime-Irvin on Leadership and Progress for Haitian American Women
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Federal AB
Speaker:
Mary Estimé-Irvin
Chairwoman of National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON)
Esther Charlestin
Women Can Shape Haiti’s Tomorrow: a Talk with Women Activists
Speakers:
Danièle Magloire
Spokesperson for Kay Fanm (Women's House)
Lovely Jean Louis
Lawyer and Member of the Commission of Women Lawyers of the Bar of Port-au-Prince
Nikette Lormeus
A civic engagement focused discussion with leaders shaping the future of the Haitian American community.
19th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Mistress of Ceremony:
Martine St-Victor
General Manager at Edelman
Keynote Speaker:
Stella Jean
Fashion Designer & Activist
Special Remarks:
Garcelle Beauvais
Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author
DJ Kemissa
CEO CARICOM office in Haiti/Au Top Kemissa Entertainment / Université of Versailles France
Join us for the 19th annual Haitian Ladies Brunch celebrating sisterhood, culture, and empowerment, with inspiring conversations and special guests.
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Coat Room
Coffee & Tea Service
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Capital Terrace
Rabòday Fit
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Senate
Instructor:
Christ Maïka Joachim
Dancer, Xpressionayiti
Groove to the fast-paced rhythms of Haitian compas and hip-hop as you get energized for the day ahead.
Advocacy Workshop with the Haitian American Foundation for Democracy (HAFFD) in collaboration with the Haitian Neighborhood Center, Haitian Bridge Alliance, and Haiti Response Coalition
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Federal A
Guerline Jozef
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Haitian Bridge Alliance
Sophia Pierrelus
Haitian Community Activist in Ohio, Founder of the New American Cultural Center (NACC)
Gepsie Morisset-Metellus
Co-founder and Executive Director of the Haitian Neighborhood Center Sant La
Corinne Paul
Senior Policy Advisor for Civil and Political Rights at American Jewish World Service
Tamara Béliard Rodriguez
Senior Vice President of IslandTV, Senior VP and CFO of Fatima Group
Explore strategies for civic engagement and strengthening democratic processes.
Haitian Ladies Marketplace Curated by Bien Abyé
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
South American AB
Last chance to shop and explore unique Haitian goods, fashion, and artisanal products.
Kreyòl Essence Wellness Lounge
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
New York
Simbi Duplan
Healer/Spiritual Practitioner at SIMBI
AMB Mobile Massage & Wellness Center
Shaping the Future: Vice Mayor Estime-Irvin on Leadership and Progress for Haitian American Women
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Federal AB
Speaker:
Mary Estimé-Irvin
Chairwoman of National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON)
Esther Charlestin
Women Can Shape Haiti’s Tomorrow: a Talk with Women Activists
Speakers:
Danièle Magloire
Spokesperson for Kay Fanm (Women's House)
Lovely Jean Louis
Lawyer and Member of the Commission of Women Lawyers of the Bar of Port-au-Prince
Nikette Lormeus
A civic engagement focused discussion with leaders shaping the future of the Haitian American community.
19th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presidential Ballroom
Mistress of Ceremony:
Martine St-Victor
General Manager at Edelman
Keynote Speaker:
Stella Jean
Fashion Designer & Activist
Special Remarks:
Garcelle Beauvais
Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author
DJ Kemissa
CEO CARICOM office in Haiti/Au Top Kemissa Entertainment / Université of Versailles France
Join us for the 19th annual Haitian Ladies Brunch celebrating sisterhood, culture, and empowerment, with inspiring conversations and special guests.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Oct
8
Private Screening: Freda, 2021 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection
by Gessica Geneus
by Gessica Geneus
Oct
9
Interactive morning wellness sessions
Nzingah Oniwosan, Holistic Health Consultant
Networking Lunch
5th Annual Haitian Ladies Symposium
Karen Andre, Political Strategist & Organizer
Shannon LaGuerre-Maingrette, Partner, Spar & Bernstein
Guerline Jozef, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Lucia D. Pascale Solages, Nègès Mawon & Nou Pap Domi
Pasaj by Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
AyiboPost
Chokarella
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tout Se Pa:Traditional Dance and Sound Experience
Riva Nyri Precil, Haïtian Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
Remarks
Elizabeth Pierre Louis, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète
Magalie Emile-Backer, Haiti Renewal Alliance
Régine René-Labrousse, Replenish 509
Nzingah Oniwosan, Holistic Health Consultant
Networking Lunch
5th Annual Haitian Ladies Symposium
Karen Andre, Political Strategist & Organizer
Shannon LaGuerre-Maingrette, Partner, Spar & Bernstein
Guerline Jozef, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Lucia D. Pascale Solages, Nègès Mawon & Nou Pap Domi
Pasaj by Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
AyiboPost
Chokarella
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff and White House Liaison of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tout Se Pa:Traditional Dance and Sound Experience
Riva Nyri Precil, Haïtian Multi-Disciplinary Artist
Linda I. Francois, XPression Ayiti
Remarks
Elizabeth Pierre Louis, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète
Magalie Emile-Backer, Haiti Renewal Alliance
Régine René-Labrousse, Replenish 509
Oct
10
Interactive Morning Wellness
Nadjejda Chapoteau, Community Powerhouse Consulting & Coaching
16th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
Featured Speaker
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator Washington Week & White House Correspondent
Bon Dye Bon Stacy Barthe
Grammy Nominated Singer / Songwriter
Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company
Portsha T. Jefferson, Artistic Director
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Stacey Samuel, Executive Producer
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, DC, USA
Nadjejda Chapoteau, Community Powerhouse Consulting & Coaching
16th Annual Haitian Ladies Brunch
Featured Speaker
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator Washington Week & White House Correspondent
Bon Dye Bon Stacy Barthe
Grammy Nominated Singer / Songwriter
Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company
Portsha T. Jefferson, Artistic Director
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Stacey Samuel, Executive Producer
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, DC, USA
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