Education Is Wealth was founded to address a critical gap: the lack of accessible educational resources, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for Haitian students and young professionals in Haiti and across the diaspora. By connecting people with knowledge, networks, and guidance, Education Is Wealth helps transform potential into lasting impact.
To empower Haitian students and professionals through education, mentorship, and access to opportunities.
A world where every person of Haitian descent has the knowledge and resources to reach their full potential.
Education. Community. Excellence. Empowerment. Integrity.
Steve Bazelais is an international development professional with over 15 years of experience leading projects and initiatives across diverse sectors. Since 2009, he has built deep expertise in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), strategic communication campaigns, and database, survey, and grant management; consistently delivering measurable impact by combining data-driven insights with strategic communication to empower communities and strengthen development outcomes.
Throughout his career, Steve has led training programs, facilitated research and reporting, and collaborated with stakeholders to design initiatives that improve lives and expand opportunities. His strong background in public relations and mass media has helped organizations increase visibility, engage target audiences, and build lasting trust with partners, donors, and communities.
At Education Is Wealth Inc., Steve serves as President of the Board, Executive Producer, and Host of Edikasyon se Richès podcast, driving the organization’s mission to connect Haitian and diaspora communities to knowledge, economic opportunity, and empowerment. Passionate about sustainable development and youth empowerment, he brings evidence-based strategy and multilingual storytelling — across Haitian Creole, French, and English — to every dimension of ESR’s work.
Carl-Henry Cadet is an economist, international journalist, and researcher whose work bridges economics, education, public policy, media, and diaspora engagement. He holds a Master of Science in International Economics and Management from the University of Paderborn (Germany). His expertise spans international and development economics, political economy, institutional economics, economic history, global governance, and sustainable development. His academic and professional development has been supported by competitive international scholarships, including the Phoenix Contact Cross Border Studies Scholarship, which enabled an academic exchange at Xidian University in China, and a French Government scholarship for advanced journalism training at the Centre de Formation et de Perfectionnement des Journalistes (CFPJ) in Paris.
Through research, analytical writing, and public engagement, Carl-Henry explores how institutions, technology, culture, and global power shape development trajectories, particularly in Haiti and the Global South. As a contributor to Le Nouvelliste, Haiti’s leading newspaper, he has interviewed Nobel laureates, leading economists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and cultural figures while producing research-driven analyses on global issues.
Carl-Henry is the co-founder of Education Is Wealth Inc. (Edikasyon se Richès), Kolektif Ayisyen Afwodesandan (KAAD), and the Choublak Collective, initiatives dedicated to educational empowerment, diaspora engagement, cultural dialogue, and global justice. He has presented research and policy recommendations at international forums, including the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent and the Haitian Studies Association Conference. As Vice President of Education Is Wealth Inc. and Co-Producer of the ESR Podcast, Carl-Henry helps shape the organization’s strategic vision, educational initiatives, partnerships, and international outreach. He is committed to building a global ecosystem that connects Haitian students and professionals with mentorship, career opportunities, and lifelong learning.
Lousindy Mitton, M.S. is a mission-driven technology leader, PhD Scholar in Information Systems and Robotics, and community advocate whose work bridges technology, education, governance, and public service. Her interdisciplinary background brings together cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, project management, risk leadership, and organizational strategy in service of a broader mission: expanding access to knowledge, opportunity, and generational advancement.
She holds respected multidisciplinary credentials, including PMP, CRISC, and CISM, reflecting a professional foundation that spans leadership, technology, governance, and risk. She has also been recognized as an eMerge Americas Rising Star and a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award, honors that reflect both professional excellence and sustained civic commitment.
At Education Is Wealth Inc. / Edikasyon se Richès, Lousindy serves as Board Secretary and Co-Producer of the ESR Podcast, supporting the organization’s community engagement, educational outreach, and empowerment initiatives. She brings a multilingual, servant-leadership perspective to the organization’s work, grounded in the conviction that education is not only a personal achievement but a collective pathway to dignity, mobility, and generational wealth.
Education Is Wealth Inc. is a nonprofit organization. Every dollar funds scholarships, programs, and resources for Haitian students and communities.
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