Konbit Pou Ayiti

HISTORY         STAFF             BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Natacha Thys is a Haitian-American lawyer working with the International Labor Rights Forum based in Washington, DC. Natacha has worked with Miles and Duplan in the past on a sexual harassment and abuse program for women workers in Port-au-Prince’s assembly factories.

Scott Southard is president of International Music Network, an international marketing company specializing in the booking and management of tours for artists who represent the highest level of musical and artistic expression in their respective genres. IMN's foundation is based upon respect and compassion for the world's music and arts, with a desire to contribute to the cultural growth and awareness of its global audience. IMN has been an underwriting partner of the CFAJ artist collective, as well as its mentor, for the last three years.

Jean-Patrick Lucien is a Haitian-American focusing on cultivating investments from the Haitian-American community for Haiti’s environment and economic stability. Patrick helped plan the July 2007 National Environmental Initiative meeting and runs the Edem Foundation for Haiti.

Ellen Gabin coordinates cultural delegations to Latin America and the Caribbean and works in the artists’ community of Cape Ann, MA. She has already worked to organize and promote KONPAY’s carnival delegation for 2008.

Melinda Miles is co-founder of KONPAY and a member of the board. Read more about Miles in her staff bio.