Governance

Our Board of Directors is composed of talented leaders with diverse working backgrounds. They are committed to advancing Fonkoze’s mission by volunteering their time, talent, and resources.

Board of Directors

Meet our governance teams for each of the three organizations that make up the Fonkoze Family. Sèvis Finansye Fonkoze, S.A. (Fonkoze Financial Services)

Maurice Chavannes, Chair
Josie Sentner, Vice Chair
Florence Dejean
Kelly Bottone
Nathaelle Chavenet
Georgette Jean-Louis
Amir Oveissi
Guy Paraison
Fr. Joseph B. Philippe, CSSp
Ronald Rosarion

Fonkoze S.A.

Julian Schroeder, Chair
Claude Alexander, Vice Chair
Deanna Durban, Secretary
Cara Forster
Jean-Garnier Bélizaire
Fr. Joseph B. Philippe, CSSp

Fondasyon Kole Zepòl (Fonkoze Foundation)

Claude Alexander, Chair
Herold Rodrigue, Vice Chair
Guy Paraison, Treasurer
Edrix Alcimé, Secretary
Marie Mucie Descieux
Jean Jacky Alexandre
Budry Bayard
Johnny F. Dawin Louis
Astride Joseph Alcine
Frednel Isma
Jean Garnier-Belizaire
Marie George Salomon
Moïse Iraus
Philomène Guillaume

Fonkoze USA Board of Directors

Larry Arbuthnott, Chair
Lisa W. Clark, Vice-Chair
Robyn Mordeno, Treasurer
Steven Cartwright, Secretary
Jean-Garnier Bélizaire
Roxann Thomas Chargois
Katie Cortes
Claudia Cyrill
Melanie Steger
Mackenzie Keller
Clifford Reginald Nau

Fonkoze USA Advisory Board

Beth Daniels
Marguerite Lathan
Jorie Roberts
Laura Roberts Wright
Laura Stephens

Fonkoze USA Emeritus Board Members

Leigh Carter
Anne Hastings
Father Joseph B. Philippe, CSSp

Fonkoze USA Honorary Board of Directors

Garcelle Beauvais
Jerry Bedford
Maryann Boord
Matt Balitsaris
Alex Counts
Mary and Gary Becker
Maureen Fenlon, OP
Brian Gately
Beverly Lucas
Michael McClanen
Father Albert McKnight, CSSp
Ruth Messinger
Louis Prezeau
Marie M.B. Racine
Michael Rauenhorst
Winston Tellis

Fonkoze USA By-Laws Conflict of Interest Policy

Meet our governance teams for each of the three organizations that make up the Fonkoze Family.

Sèvis Finansye Fonkoze, S.A. (Fonkoze Financial Services)

Fonkoze USA By-Laws

Conflict of Interest Policy

What We Do

We provide financial and development services to empower Haitians – primarily women – to lift their families out of poverty. Learn More

Why Fonkoze?

For 28 years, our comprehensive approaches to allieviating poverty in Haiti have been proven effective year after year. Our programs and services are designed to meet individuals wherever they are on their journey out of poverty. Learn More

Your Impact

Your support by way of donations, spreading the word and more, allows us to continue providing Haiti’s most vulnerable the opportunities and support needed to rise out of poverty. Take Action