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