New Executives
NATIONAL HAITIAN AMERICAN ELECTED OFFICIALS NETWORK (NHAEON) ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2024-2026 TERM
MIAMI, FL. – February 3, 2025 – The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON) proudly announced its new executive board during the 16th Annual Leadership Summit. These distinguished leaders will serve through January 2026, spearheading efforts to support, empower, and elevate the voices of Haitian American elected officials while advocating for the welfare of Haitians and Americans of Haitian descent nationwide.
“The election of this exceptional board marks another step forward for NHAEON,” said City of North Miami Vice-Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin, who has served as the Chair of NHAEON since January 2024. “With more than a century of combined experience, our board remains steadfast in addressing the unique challenges facing our communities, amplifying our collective voice, and inspiring civic engagement across the nation.”
NATIONAL HAITIAN AMERICAN ELECTED OFFICIALS NETWORK (NHAEON) ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2024-2026 TERM
Joining Estimé-Irvin is an impressive list of elected leaders serving as officers with the National Haitian American Elected Official Network for the 2024-2026 term, including:
- Chairwoman-Elect: Vanessa Joseph, Elected City Clerk, City of North Miami, FL
- Vice Chair: Marie Woodson, State Representative, 105th District, FL
- Treasurer: Christine Ellis, Vice Mayor, City of Chandler, AZ
- Secretary: Charnette Frederic, Ph.D., 2nd Vice President, Township of Irvington, NJ
- Parliamentarian: Rita Joseph, Council Member, District 40, Brooklyn, NY
Members-At-Large:
- Bergson Leneus, Councilman, East Orange, NJ
- Wadner Oge, Esq., Select Board Councilor, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 15, Brookline, MA
- Member-at-Large: Sabrina Charles-Pierre, School Board Member, Spring Valley, NY
- Member-at-Large: Daniela Jean, Commissioner, City of North Miami Beach, FL
- Member-at-Large: Brianna Armstead, School Board Member, City of Linden, NJ
- Member-at-Large: Vedna Lacombe-Heywood, School Board Member, Plymouth, MA
These elected officials bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to serving their communities. Under their guidance, NHAEON will continue its mission to empower Haitian American elected officials, foster collaboration, and advocate for the community’s unique needs. NHAEON remains dedicated to promoting civic engagement, building alliances, and addressing the pressing issues affecting Haitians and Americans of Haitian descent.
About NHAEON
Established in 2009, NHAEON is a non-partisan coalition of elected and appointed officials in the United States. Its members, who represent millions of constituents across the nation, are dedicated to supporting domestic and international policies, legislation and issues affecting Haitian-Americans.