About EdLight
Expanding access to education, leadership, innovation, and opportunity for Haitian youth.
Our Story
EdLight Initiative is a mission-driven organization committed to expanding access to quality education, leadership development, and global opportunities for Haitian youth. Through a growing ecosystem of programs, EdLight works to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and exposure needed to thrive academically, professionally, and as future leaders.
Its work spans digital learning, coding and technical training, leadership development, global exposure, and technology-enabled solutions built for impact. Across these initiatives, EdLight seeks to bridge opportunity gaps and create practical pathways for young Haitians in Haiti and beyond.
EdLight Initiative is a not-for-profit corporation registered in Canada (Corporation No. 1376443-5) and based in Montreal, Quebec. EdLight Academy, EdLight Scholars and ESLP are free for students.
Mission
To expand access to quality education, mentorship, innovation, and global opportunities for Haitian youth.
Vision
A future in which Haitian students have the tools, support, and opportunities to reach their full potential and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Meet the EdLight Team
EdLight is powered by a multidisciplinary team of educators, builders, mentors, and operators working across education, technology, and leadership development.
EdLight was founded by Ted Jacquet and Stevenson Michel.
Our leadership team includes:
Stevenson Michel
Co-Founder & CEO
Ted Jacquet
Co-Founder & CFO / Product & Growth
Rony Francillon
Director, ESLP & Nexus
Hérode Métellus
Fundraising Coordinator
Williamson Michel
Haiti Operations Manager
Christopher Michel
Internal Operations & Logistics
Stéphane Lainé
Haiti Operations Coordinator
Fredler Pierre-Louis
Cybersecurity Lead / Advisor
Our Journey
EdLight has grown into a broader ecosystem of educational and leadership initiatives designed to serve Haitian youth through learning, mentorship, innovation, and exposure to global opportunities.
Launch of ESLP
The EdLight Summer Leadership Program launched in August 2022 as a leadership experience designed to help students grow in confidence, vision, and civic engagement.
A growing ecosystem
Today, EdLight runs four programmes: EdLight Academy, EdLight Code, EdLight Scholars, and the EdLight Summer Leadership Program (ESLP). Together they expand opportunity for Haitian youth.
EdLight continues to build practical, mission-driven pathways for students through education, leadership, technology, and community.