About EdLight Initiative
Building a brighter future for Haiti through education
Our Story
EdLight Initiative was born from a simple yet powerful idea: every young Haitian deserves access to world-class education, regardless of their circumstances. Founded by Haitian students who benefited from international educational opportunities, we understood firsthand how transformative quality education can be.
What started as informal tutoring sessions has grown into a comprehensive ecosystem of programs serving thousands of students across Haiti. From online courses to tech incubators to leadership development, we're creating pathways for Haitian youth to reach their full potential.
Today, EdLight Initiative partners with leading universities, organizations, and companies worldwide to bring opportunities directly to students in Haiti. Our alumni have gone on to study at top universities, launch successful businesses, and lead community initiatives across the country.
Mission
To provide access to quality education, mentorship, and global opportunities for Haitian youth.
Vision
A Haiti where every motivated student can reach their full potential and drive positive change.
Values
Excellence, equity, community, innovation, and sustainable impact.
Meet the EdLight Team
A young and diverse team of educators, innovators, and changemakers reimagining education for Haiti.
At EdLight, our strength lies in the passion and dedication of a young, diverse, and visionary team committed to reimagining education for the next generation of Haitian leaders. We are educators, innovators, and changemakers united by a single mission to make quality education accessible, engaging, and transformative for all.
Founded by Ted Jacquet, Stevenson Michel, and Christopher Michel, EdLight is powered by a network of volunteers, mentors, and professionals across Haiti, Canada, the United States, and Europe. Together, we lead initiatives such as the EdLight Summer Leadership Program (ESLP), EdLight Academy, EdLight Labs, and EdLight Nexus, each designed to empower students with skills, knowledge, and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Our leadership team includes:
Ted Jacquet
Co-Founder & CFO
Stevenson Michel
Co-Founder & CEO
Rony Francillon
Director of ESLP & EdLight Nexus
Herode Metellus
Fundraising Coordinator
Williamson Michel
Operations Manager
Stéphane Lainé
Lead Developer, EdLight Labs
Fredner Pierre
Logistics & Cybersecurity Officer
Together, we are building an ecosystem that bridges education, technology, and leadership, nurturing a generation of problem-solvers who will drive change in their communities and beyond.