Keynote Speaker
Stella Jean
Fashion Designer
2024 Brunch Keynote Speaker
Stella Jean is not only a fashion icon—she’s a trailblazer, an advocate for social change, and a champion of cultural representation. Known for her vibrant designs that celebrate her Haitian-Italian heritage, Stella uses her platform to empower others and bring visibility to global artisans.
Stella was recently tasked with designing the official uniforms for the Haiti team at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The uniforms have been hailed as some of the most beautiful in the world by major international outlets, including The New York Times, which awarded Team Haiti the gold medal for their design.
Special Remarks
Garcelle Beauvais
Actor, Producer, Best Selling Author
2024 Brunch Featured Speaker
Garcelle Beauvais, a Haitian-born actress and cultural icon, has made a lasting impact in Hollywood over her three-decade-long career. Known for her dynamic roles on TV and film, she became the first Black cast member on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and recently published her memoir Love Me as I Am, which became an instant bestseller. She has also expanded into producing with Lifetime films like "Black Girl Missing" and its sequel, "Abducted at an HBCU." Beyond her acting career, Garcelle is a dedicated mother, children’s book author, and passionate advocate for organizations like UNICEF, CORE, and Cybersmile.
Balancing her career with her role as a mother to three sons, Garcelle continues to inspire others through her work, both on-screen and off, advocating for digital wellbeing, women's empowerment, and Haitian communities.
H.E. Dominique Dupuy
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Haitians Living Abroad to the Government of Haiti
Born in Cap-Haïtien, in the northern region of Haiti, Dominique Dupuy studied at McGill University in Montreal. She conducted research on education in Haiti for the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and developed an innovative psychosocial support program for marginalized mothers for the Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child in 2020. A member of the Board of Directors of the Management Organization for the Northern Haiti Destination, she is committed to the preservation and promotion of the heritage and culture of her city, her region, and her country. Appointed as Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Haiti to UNESCO, she serves on the Executive Board of the Organization and was elected in 2023 as Vice-President of the Council for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
U.S. House of Representative
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Black woman to represent Florida’s 20th congressional district, was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 to serve a third term.
Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick is honored to serve on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. She is also the Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force for the Democratic Women's Caucus, a Co-Chair of the Haiti Caucus, and serves as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Howard University. In further pursuit of education, the Congresswoman also earned a Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University.
While in office, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick remains committed to tackling the growing housing crisis, inadequate access to quality health care, and lack of equitable opportunities throughout our district and country.
Creative Collaboration
Philippe Dodard
Artist & Painter
The Haitian Ladies Network® is proud to showcase the extraordinary talents of Haitian artists, and this year, we were honored to collaborate with the renowned Philippe Dodard. Dodard is a multidisciplinary artist, celebrated as a painter, sculptor, and designer, whose work draws from Haiti’s rich cultural heritage, blending traditional Haitian themes with modern abstraction.
His art has been featured in galleries and exhibitions worldwide, earning him critical acclaim for his contributions to both Haitian and global art scenes. Most recently, his artwork was incorporated by Stella Jean in the design of the Haitian Olympic team’s uniforms, a partnership that garnered widespread accolades.
This Dodard ink was adapted by our talented creative designer, William Mc Intosh. Through his artistic vision, Mc Intosh infused the original piece with a fresh, vibrant perspective while honoring the essence of Dodard’s work.
2024 Speakers & Performers
Karen André
Senior Advisor at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Dr. Suzie Richardson Armas
COO, New Health Community Centers
Mélodie Benjamin
Psychologist and Agent for Peace, Ti Souf and Fondation IDEO
Daphné Valmond Bourgoin
Executive Director, Tisaksuk/ Atelier Tisaksuk
Danielle Cadet
Media Executive, Host & Producer
Vélina Élysée Charlier
Member / Empress, Nou Pap Dòmi / Lakou Souvnans
Christine Cherestal
NextGen Moderator
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
U.S. House of Representative
Monique Clesca
International Consultant
Arielle Dominique
Haitian Ladies Network Co-Founder, Executive Director, HAFFD
Simbi Duplan
Healer / Spiritual Practitioner
Dr. Charlene Désir
Director/Professor, T.E.N. Global, Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Sabine Elisée
Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, CEO and Founder of Cornerstone Medical Group
Mary Estimé-Irvin
Chairwoman of NHAEON, Vice Mayor of North Miami
Thamar Harrigan
International Trade Attorney
Madjeen Isaac
Visual Artist
Lovely Jean Louis
Lawyer and a member of the Commission of Women Lawyers of the Bar of Port-au-Prince
Christ Maika Joachim
Dancer, X-pressionayiti
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson
Vice President and Executive Producer, Paramount Global
Wynnie Lamour-Quansah
Founder & Managing Director, The Haitian Creole Language Institute of New York
Liliane Nerette Louis
President, Just the Way it Was, Inc.
Danièle Magloire
Spokesperson of Kay Fanm (Women’s House)
Ama Makeda
Yoga instructor/Artist, MAFLOW LLC
Coralie Nader
Kòmsi Like Founder, NextGen Moderator
Linda Isabelle Francois Obas
La Grande Danse, Choreographer/ Sociocultural Activist, XPression Ayiti
Pascale Oriol
Founder and President of Vox Evolution
Sophia Pierrelus
Owner and Chief Executive Director, Faveur and Company. And NACC
Riva Nyri Précil
La Grande Danse, Artist, Tout Se Pa
Tamara Béliard Rodriguez
Senior Vice President of IslandTV / VP and CFO of Fatima Group
Dr. Chloé Roumain
OBGYN Fertility specialist, Tripod Fertility Clinic, Fertility Friends Foundation
Sandra Hollant Russo
CEO of Sandilou Textile
Clyfane Saintil
Feminist Activist
Martine St-Victor
General Manager at Edelman
Corinne Joachim Sanon Symietz
Co-Founder and CEO, Askanya Chocolates
Donaldzie Theodore
Artist/Pianist-Singer Independant
Kemissa Trécile
DJ / CEO of Au Top Kemissa Entertainment
Partnership Opportunities
Don’t miss the chance to join Haitian Ladies Weekend as a sponsor and connect with our global network of 100K+ women. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your support for the Haitian community and gain visibility among an engaged audience.
Email partnerships@haitianladies.org for more information.
What to Expect
COMMUNITY
Women arrive seeking to build professional collaboration, gain supportive circles and strong desires to seek mentors and mentor others
CULTURE
Over three days, members live the shared Haitian culture and pride that has sustained their ambitions and continue to propel them forward as women of Haitian descent
EMPOWERMENT
Women leave feeling a sense of their own power and a desire to continue leaning into this network of similarly minded sisters who share their drive