Our Many Hands for Haiti Team
Where We Work
Many Hands operates in the greater area of Pignon, located in the Central Plateau of Haiti. A farming community, there are over 150,000 people in the region.
Pignon, Haiti
Pignon is one of the most popular centers for agricultural development in the country. The area is known for producing sugar cane, conga beans, and other crops. Though poverty affects the area, it’s become increasingly important for providing food security across the region.
Our Campuses
Sylvain – Home Base
The Sylvain campus serves as a hub for our work, supporting our Love-in-Action centers, and the growth of the region. It features a Love-in-Action center, a preschool, and grade school, farm land, community gardens, living quarters, solar electricity, and clean water. Our long-term missionaries live on campus so that they can live day-to-day life with the people of Sylvain.
Maliarette
Established in 2018, this campus features a Love-in-Action center, community gazebo, kitchen, and room for gardens. Daily programming, including daily meals, are served to families at this location.
Jean Boule
Established in 2022, this campus features a Love-in-Action center, community gazebo,and kitchen. Daily programming, including daily meals, are served to families at this location.
Mè Bel Mè
Established in 2023, this campus features a Love-in-Action center, community gazebo, and kitchen. It serves a very remote area of Pignon and will soon begin weekly programming, including daily meals, to families in this location.
Our Team
Haiti Leadership
Kethlin Vilbon
First 1,000 Days Manager
Ronel Joseph
Chaplain/Leadership Development
Rene Deforge
Construction Coordinator
Micul Pierre
Principal of School of Light
Yves Garard
Programs Logistics Manager
Claudin Augustin
Head of Agronomy
Lumanès Auguste
Head Chaplain
Kalou Alexis
Head of Security
Director Leadership
Tim Brand
C.E.O.
Craig Gabhart
Operations Officer
Christi Gabhart
U.S. Lead - Ministry & Benevolence
Mark Kauk
U.S. Lead - Leadership & Development
Melissa Kauk
U.S. Lead - First 1,000 Days
Haiti Operations
Security & Grounds
Annuel (Ti Pay) Pierre
Grounds Maintenance
Patrick (Papito) Val
Security
Albert Ynocent
Security
Ginsly Dorvil
Security
Elithene Metelus
Security
Lucien
Security
Odenes Berlaniau
Grounds
Wilson Pierre
Security
Sud Augustin
Gate Guard
Genio (Junior) Noel
Security
Harold Charles
Security
Wisner (TiPoulen) Gerveus
Security
Daniel Joslin
Security
Logistics
Jean Wildene Garard
Transportation
Deliyon Francois
Transportation
Herby Marcellus
Transportation & Media
Jude Nicolas
Transportation
Jacknel Francois
Transportation
First Thousand Days Operations, Sylvian
Yveline Previlus
Program Cook
Modeline Tirojen
Program Cook
Rosita Innocent
Program Cook
Jaqueline (Kama) Jaques
Program Cook
Amania Saintilna
Program Cook
Ricado Mervil
First 1,000 Days Secretary
Sonia Tilus
Lead Program Assistant
Misselene Accillien
Program Assistant
Jina Pierre
Program Assistant
Yranna Tilus
Program Assistant
Louisa Magloire
Program Attendant
First Thousand Days Operations, Maliarette
Marie-Ginette Val
Program Cook
Wilnise Pierre
Program Cook
Ivonise Princivil
Program Cook
Elaine Daniel
Program Assistant
Gelene Filusma
Program Assistant
Dieula Charles
Program Assistant
Atenise Blanc
Cleaning
First Thousand Days Operations, Jean Boule
Micheline St Louis
Program Cook
Clotude Joseph
Program Cook
Jacqueline Marius
Program Cook
Clomene Pierre
Program Cook
Anne Joseph
Lead Program Assistant
Phisena Thermitus
Program Assistant
Rosenie St Louis
Program Assistant
Mideline Raphael
Team Assistant
Sollanie Yffrenor
Cleaning
First Thousand Days Operations, Mè Bel Mè
Adeline Pierre
Program Cook
Wanna Benoit
Program Cook
Phenise Deruissrau
Program Cook
Nerla
Program Assistant
Denise
Program Assistant
Education
Juna Jean
PS3 Teacher
Patricia Souveren
PS3 Teacher's Assistant
Mirguelita Noel
PS2 Teacher
Nerlande Saintilus
4th Grade Teacher
Elimène Flueridor
PS1 Teacher
Willianise Pierre
PS1 Teacher's Assistant
Nicole Millien
1st Grade Teacher
Joanna Accilien
Special Needs Teacher
Wilnide Joseph
2nd Grade Teacher
Shedline Pierre
2nd Grade Teacher's Assistant
Jocethene Decius
5th Grade Teacher
Francoise Marcelus
3rd Grade Teacher
Venia Jean
Special Needs Teacher
Alexandra Israel
PS2 Teacher's Assistant
Sonide Noel
1st Grade Teacher's Assistant
Kettelineda Forisme
4th Grade Teacher's Assistant
Edwidge Henry
Student Supervisor
Lourdenie C Jean Baptiste
Secretary
Shellanda Jean
3rd Grade Teacher's Assistant
Masena Thermitus
5th Grade Teacher's Assistant
Lijanie (Ma Tipa) Tirojen
School Housekeeping
Jean Francoise
Cook
Keteline Vilbon
Cook
Wiltha Pierre
Cook
Agriculture
David Alcina
Agricultural Technician
Kely Marcelus
Agricultural Technician
Lovelie Dehilaire
Agricultural Technician
Wesly Alcina
Agricultural Technician
Chery Luxor
Agricultural Technician
Jeffney Mondelus
Agricultural Technician
John Belazaire
Agriculture
Merrison Garard
Agriculture
Fre Arnold
Agriculture
Clauter Augustin
Agriculture
Dunrose Biennieme
Agriculture - Hydroponics
Richilin Pierre
Agriculture - Hydroponics
Asthrone Norme
Agriculture - Hydroponics
Girl Augustin
Agriculture - Hydroponics
Spiritual Development
Wilna Pierre
Spiritual Mom
Jean Missol
Spiritual Shepherd
Jean Baptiste
Spiritual Shepherd
Felix Sauveur
Spiritual Shepherd
Dieunante Barc
Spiritual Mom
Ynodane Medelus
Spiritual Mom
Winise Fanord
Spiritual Mom
Gedeon Lafort
Mobility Cart Pastor
Elence Joseph
Community Evangelist
Jean Rubert Filusma
Spiritual Shepherd
Hospitality
Bertris Marcelus
Hospitality Team
Evenie Jean Saint Fleur
Hospitality Team
Administration
Chavannes Auguste
Administrative Assistant
Medical / Benevolence
Erilner St. Louis
Mobility Cart Mechanic
Ewand Jasmin
Mobility Cart Mechanic
Monette Dehilaire
Program Nurse
Lerosane Devilma
Program Nurse
Madeline (Mis Mama) Ylus
Program Nurse
Mulene Romelus
Program Nurse
Jean Philippe
Comunity Help
Alex Igens
Community Help
Arelus Julson
Community Help
Vi Bella
Herby Marcellus
Production Lead
Fania Tilus
Production
Eldie Val
Production
Judith Onezine
Production
Mirielle Ambroise
Production Lead
Elirose Dorzime
Production
Fibonithe Veillard
Production
Julie Jacques
Production
U.S Operations
Tyler Kamerman
Chief Development Officer
Jon Pedersen
Director of HR
Steve Lucas
Many Hands Thrift Market, District Manager
Rob van Beek
Director of Marketing
Marcena Schwab
Financial Manager
Laura Johnson
Director of Impact
Pam Osborn
Impact Trip Manager
Kellee Van Hemert
Content Manager
Bev Brand
Education Lead and Sponsorship Coordinator
Kelsey O'Connell
Graphic and Media Designer
Jeff Andrews
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Jeff Thomas
Special Thrift Operations, Manager
Karmen Brown
Many Hands Market, Manager
Melissa Tafta
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Crystal Peace
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Carla Weed
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Krisha Foreman
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Executive Committee, Haiti
Silvio Joseph
Director
Mme. Lunoise
Director
Aldinn Romelus
Director
Board of Directors, U.S
Kate Guess
President
Tim Van Maanen
Vice-President
Kendra Meyer
Director
Jenny Sorheim
Director
Jennifer Douma
Director
Art Sathoff
Director