HAITIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS COALITION, INC.

“OUR COMMUNITY -- OUR SOLUTIONS -- OUR COMMITMENT”

The mission of the Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC) is to mobilize and link professionals of diverse occupations in order to effectively address issues relevant to the community and to provide opportunities for growth and development.

HAPC is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization which was established in 2001. Currently HAPC is comprised of a core assembly of volunteer professional associations, organizations and individuals, business leaders, media and community members that seek to advocate and promote the well being of Haitian communities in Florida, United States and abroad.

OBJECTIVES:

Strategize to develop and implement effective interventions that address major health, legal, academic, infrastructure and socio-economic issues affecting Haitians in the U.S. and abroad

Research community conditions to identify gaps and disparities to effectively advocate at the policy level for Haitians to access services

Promote community connectedness and civic participation via active collaboration and effective partnerships

Plan and implement humanitarian projects and missions in Haiti and Dominican Republic.

In the past HAPC has conducted a Teen Health Summit, formed a partnership with Take Stock in Children mentoring program, implemented medical relief missions in the Dominican Republic, served on committees for the School-based Accountability Board for Edison Senior High School, addressed immigration issues, participated in health fairs, and coordinated networking events.

DATE	LOCATION	PURPOSE
August 2005	Miami Edison Senior High	School Based Accountability Board
October 2005	Batey, Dominican Republic	Medical Mission
January 2006	Batey, Dominican Republic	Toy & School Supply Mission
February 2006	Mapou, Haiti	Medical Mission
March 2006	Batey, Dominican Republic	Follow-up Medical Mission
March 2006	Miami, Florida	Advocacy –Temp. Protective Status
June 2006	Santo Domingo, DR	Organization of American States (OAS)
July 2006	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	General Session Meeting
August 2006	Naples, Florida	Strategic Planning Retreat for 2007
September 2006	Miami, Florida	HAPC Fundraising Gala
October 2006	Batey, Dominican Republic	Humanitarian Mission
November 2006	Cap Haitien, Haiti	Humanitarian Mission

Executive Director

Magaly Prezeau, M.P.H.

Board of Directors

Yves Jodesty, M.D.

Chairman

Marie Etienne, M.S.N., ARNP

Vice-Chairperson

TBA

Secretary

Kertch Conze, Esq.

Treasurer

Fabrice Laguerre, MA, Ed.S.

Parlimentarian

Committee Chairpersons

Frantz Delva, M.D., MPH ,

Marie Maurice Anglin, RN, BSN

Health Committee

Jean-Robert Bertrand, M.S.

Education Committee

Gerard Philippeaux

Government Affairs Committee

Ariol Eugene, Esq.

Legal Committee

TBA

Public Relations Committee

Mark Philippe Jodesty

Youth Division Committee

Core Member Associations

AMHE

Assoc. of Haitian Physicians Abroad

HLA

Haitian Lawyers Association

HANA

Haitian American Nurses Association of FL

AHED

Assoc. of Haitian Educators of Dade

AHSW

Assoc. of Haitian Social Workers

HAES

Haitian American Engineers and Scientists

1040 N.W. 10 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 ** Phone: (954) 728-9200 Fax: (954) 728-8660 ** HAPCoalition@aol.com