Who are we?
Established in 2020 by a passionate group of students, EdLight is committed to reshaping the educational landscape in Haiti. Our mission is to empower students by equipping them with the resources and support necessary to navigate their educational journey successfully. We collaborate with local educators, ensuring high-quality teaching that enables students to comprehend concepts fully. Our goal is to prepare students effectively for national exams and university studies.
Meet our initiators
Chief Executive Officer
Stevenson MICHEL
Stevenson is an architecture student at FDS, Haiti's leading institution for engineering. He transferred to Concordia College in Kentucky where he hopes to continue his undergraduate studies in mathematics and computer science. Previously, he worked for the National Television of Haiti as an intern. He hopes to use the skills learned there to ensure smooth display of content.
Chief Financial Officer
Ted Jacquet
Ted is majoring in Economics and Data Science at Earlham College. He is passionate about social entrepreneurship. He currently leads the Net Impact chapter, where students gain experience in entrepreneurship. He is also involved in many other activities on campus such as Student Activities Council, Model UN, Resident Assistant, etc. He really hopes that the EdLight initiative has helped other students at school.
Outreach coordinator
Christopher Michel
Christopher is a neurology student at the University of Montreal. He enjoys teaching and was previously a part-time teacher for some students in the Greater Montreal area. Passionate about documentaries on nature, he likes to tell them to others. His project is very passionate about this project and can't wait to see it completed.