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
Juna Jean
PS3 Teacher
Patricia Souveren
PS3 Teachers Assistant
Kely Marcelus
Agronomy Technician
David Alcina
Agricultural Technician
Bertris Marcelus
Hospitality Team
Evenie Jean Saint Fleur
Hospitality Team
Wilna Pierre
Love in Action Chaplain
Lerosane Devilma
Program Nurse
Erilner St. Louis
PET Cart Technician
Ewand Jasmin
PET Cart Technician
Annuel (Ti Pay) Pierre
Grounds Maintenance
Odenes Belanio
Agricultural Worker
Nicole Millien
1st Grade Teacher
Wilnide Joseph
1st Grade Teacher's Assistant
Louisa Normè
Program Attendant
Elimène Flueridor
PS1 Teacher
Willianise Pierre
PS1 Helper
Mirguelita Noel
PS2 Teacher
Nerlande Saintilus
PS2 Teacher's Assistant
Shedline Pierre
2nd Grade Helper
Francoise Marcelus
3rd Grade Teacher
Jocethene Decius
3rd Grade Teacher
Elince Joseph
Community Evangelist
Daniel Joslin
Gate Guard
Albert Ynocent
Gate Guard
Sud Augustin
Gate Guard
Wilson Pierre
Gate Guard
Jean Wildene Garard
Transportation
Robenson Jean Baptiste
Chaplain
Jean Missol
Chaplain
Jean Rubert Philisma
PET Evangelist
Deliyon Francois
Logistics
Venia Pierre
2nd Grade Helper
Joanna Accilien
1st Grade Helper
Atenise Blanc
Cleaning
Lijanie (Ma Tipa) Tirojen
School Housekeeping
Fre Arnold
Staff
First Thousand Days Operations, Sylvian
Modeline Tirojen
Program Cook
Wilta Pierre
Head Cook
Jaqueline (Kama) Jaques
Program Cook
Gina Pierre
Program Assistant
Misselene Accillien
Program Assistant
Irana Tilus
Program Assistant
Amania Saintilna
Program Cook
Sonya Tilus
Program Assistant
Rosita Pierre
Program Cook
Yveline Pierre
Program Cook
First Thousand Days Operations, Maliarette
Gelene Filusma
Program Assistant
Dieula Charles
Program Assistant
Elanie Daniel
Program Assistant
Wilnese Pierre
Program Cook
Ivonise Princivil
Program Cook
Marie-Ginette Val
Program Cook
First Thousand Days Operations, Jean Boule
Ginsly Dorvil
Security
Anne Joseph
Program Assistant
Phisena Thermitus
Program Assistant
Micheline St Louis
Program Cook
Clotude Joseph
Program Cook
Ynodane Medelus
Program Assistant
Rosenie St Louis
Cleaning Staff
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 Nicholson
Director of IMPACT
Pam Osborn
IMPACT Trip Manager
Emily Van Gent
Engagement Manager
Bev Brand
Education Lead and Sponsorship Coordinator
Kellee Van Hemert
Technical Writer and A/V Coordinator
Kelsey O'Connell
Graphic and Media Designer
Magen Andrasko
Executive Assistant and Marketing Specialist
Denise Dent
Child Sponsorship Lead
Jeff Thomas
Special Thrift Operations, Manager
Karmen Brown
Many Hands Market, Manager
Melissa Tafta
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Jeff Andrews
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Crystal Peace
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Carla Weed
Many Hands Thrift Market, Manager
Executive Committee, Haiti
Silvio Joseph
Director
Mme. Lunoise
Director
Aldinn Romelus
Director
Board of Directors, U.S
Eric Recker
President
Tim Van Maanen
Vice-President
Kate Guess
Secretary
Greg Ebeling
Treasurer
Kendra Meyer
Director
Jenny Sorheim
Director
Jennifer Douma
Director