Staff - Haiti Projects

Cherie Miot Abbanat, CEO

Cherie Miot Abbanat joined Haiti Projects in June of 2012. She ascended to the position of CEO because of her unique skill set and unparalleled passion for the initiatives and mission of Haiti Projects. Cherie, a Haitian/American, has worked to empower women throughout the world, particularly in Haiti. Cherie brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit management, project development and management, finance, grant writing, and social medial networking and fundraising. Cherie believes in setting goals and building teams to see results come to fruition on the ground.

Ferry Cadet, County Director

Ferry Cadet joined Haiti Projects in September of 2017. As the Operations Director, she works to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of Haiti Projects Programs. Recently, Ferry worked as an Operations Manager at the Brookline Community Foundation. Her interest in community building grew after her experience as a Program Associate at the Haiti Fund, a five-year initiative created by The Boston Foundation after the devastation of the 2010 earthquake. Ferry holds an MBA from Simmons College and a BA from University of Massachusetts Boston with dual majors in Economics and Women’s Studies.

Daryce Morris, Director of US Operations

Daryce Morris joined us in 2014 when she facilitated the office move from the north shore to south shore of Massachusetts. As the Operations Manager, she wears many hats (and looks good in all of them)-inventory, sales, public relations, social media, new product development and business partnerships. As a lifelong resident of the area her connections are deep and wide and she has been successful in making those connections to help Haiti Projects with their continued success.

Jean Rene Leseau, Director. Artisanat

Born and raised in in Port-au-Prince, Jean Rene Leseau joined us after the earthquake in 2010 as our Designer. In 2011, he became the Director of the Artisanat. Jean Rene takes our handmade products to a new dimension by renewing the designs. He is a poly talented person: designer, painter, illustrator, calligrapher, photographer, graphic designer and more. He works very hard for his wife and his three lovely children as they are a major priority in his life. He believes in helping others and his main goal at Haiti Projects is to see it go far and reach the sky.

Annette Berrettte, Director and Nurse Midwife, Clinic

Annette is a Haitian nurse midwife who has worked with Haiti Projects for five years. Ms. Berrette has provided many health and hygiene workshops to women and girls in the Fond des Blancs region. She also tracks patient data, surveys patients, and travels to more than 22 Haiti Projects’ mobile outreach posts throughout the year to meet with clients.