Board of Directors (USA)

In the United States, a board of directors governs the work of Yéle Haiti as a nonprofit charitable organization with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. They are assisted in their work by a high-profile advisory board. In Haiti, we are in the process of being registered as a tax-exempt non-governmental organization with a board of directors that includes three overlapping members with the international US-based organization. A core team of Yéle Haiti staff and volunteers oversees the administration and programs, working closely with a team of professionals from Orsa Consultants who serve as project managers and coordinate external relations for the organization.

• Wyclef Jean
  Wyclef Jean
  A multiple Grammy Award-winning artist whom MTV described as “hip hop’s unofficial multicultural conscience,” Wyclef has redefined the term social entrepreneur. From his groundbreaking recordings with the Fugees in the 90’s (their 1996 album The Score still ranks as the best selling rap album of all time), to his numerous platinum solo efforts, from his spearheading of numerous charity efforts to his award-winning production of artists like Destiny’s Child, Michael Jackson and Carlos Santana, Wyclef has always preached a message of oneness and understanding. A successful businessman as well, Wyclef has carried his one-world vision into a number of business ventures including clothing lines (DIA’s Refugess brand) and film production. He co-founded and owns one of Manhattan’s premier sound studios, Platinum Sound.
• Jerry Duplessis
  Jerry Duplessis
  From his beginnings as a bass player for the hit group The Fugees, Jerry Duplessis has become one of the most sought-after music producers in the industry having recorded hits for Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, the Black Eyed Peas, Mick Jagger and Simply Red, to name a few. Wyclef’s long-time collaborator and business partner, Jerry has guided a number of acts, ventures and projects to commercial success. Jerry co-founded Platinum Sound recording studios with Wyclef.
• Seth Kanegis
  Seth Kanegis
  Mr. Kanegis is Wyclef Jean's partner in all business and entertainment endeavors. He currently has both controlling and non-controlling investments in over a dozen varied enterprises and he sits on the board of directors of four of those companies. From 1988 until June of 2005, Mr Kanegis had worked as an investment advisor at S.A.C. Capital Management. His 17 year senior status at the seven billion dollar hedge fund involved forming investment management teams as well as trading and investing in the worldwide equity markets. He graduated in 1985 from Washington University with a BA in English and Economics as well as a minor in Business Administration.<li>
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  Mr. Kanegis is Wyclef Jean's partner in all business and entertainment endeavors. He currently has both controlling and non-controlling investments in over a dozen varied enterprises and he sits on the board of directors of four of those companies. From 1988 until June of 2005, Mr Kanegis had worked as an investment advisor at S.A.C. Capital Management. His 17 year senior status at the seven billion dollar hedge fund involved forming investment management teams as well as trading and investing in the worldwide equity markets. He graduated in 1985 from Washington University with a BA in English and Economics as well as a minor in Business Administration. </div>
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Board of Directors (Haiti)

• Wyclef Jean
  Wyclef Jean
  A multiple Grammy Award-winning artist whom MTV described as “hip hop’s unofficial multicultural conscience,” Wyclef has redefined the term social entrepreneur. From his groundbreaking recordings with the Fugees in the 90’s (their 1996 album The Score still ranks as the best selling rap album of all time), to his numerous platinum solo efforts, from his spearheading of numerous charity efforts to his award-winning production of artists like Destiny’s Child, Michael Jackson and Carlos Santana, Wyclef has always preached a message of oneness and understanding. A successful businessman as well, Wyclef has carried his one-world vision into a number of business ventures including clothing lines (DIA’s Refugess brand) and film production. He co-founded and owns one of Manhattan’s premier sound studios, Platinum Sound.
• Jerry Duplessis
  Jerry Duplessis
  From his beginnings as a bass player for the hit group The Fugees, Jerry Duplessis has become one of the most sought-after music producers in the industry having recorded hits for Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, the Black Eyed Peas, Mick Jagger and Simply Red, to name a few. Wyclef’s long-time collaborator and business partner, Jerry has guided a number of acts, ventures and projects to commercial success. Jerry co-founded Platinum Sound recording studios with Wyclef.
• Maryse P. Kedar : President
• Richard Sassine
• Bernard Fils-Aime