Dorothy Aristide

Dorothy Aristide is the Founder, President, and Executive Director of IFundAyiti, bringing a unique blend of lived experience, business acumen, and community-driven advocacy to the organization. Born in Haiti and migrating to the United States at the age of eight, Dorothy possesses a profound, lifelong connection to the culture, challenges, and economic potential of her homeland. Driven by this deep personal history, she established IFundAyiti to empower local communities by providing critical micro-grants to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Haiti.

As Executive Director, Dorothy leads the organization's daily operations, strategic program development, and global fundraising initiatives. Her visionary mission is backed by a degree in Business Management, providing both the executive team and the board with advanced expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and fiscal governance. She ensures that every dollar raised directly fuels sustainable economic growth and self-reliance for Haitian entrepreneurs.

"I believe that the true engine of Haiti’s future lies in the hands of its local entrepreneurs and small business owners. By providing them with capital, we aren't just funding businesses; we are restoring autonomy and building generational resilience."— Dorothy Aristide

Beyond professional corporate management, Dorothy has built an extensive footprint in community organizing through years of dedicated service with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). This experience sharpened her skills in grassroots fundraising, volunteer mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.

Serving simultaneously as Board President and Executive Director, Dorothy seamlessly bridges corporate strategy with deep community trust. She uniquely leverages her perspective as a proud member of the Haitian diaspora to champion scalable economic empowerment and build long-term institutional health for IFundAyiti.

As the driving force behind this newly established organization, Dorothy is currently focused on securing foundational partnerships and launching IFundAyiti's inaugural micro-grant cycle. Looking ahead, her strategic roadmap includes expanding grant access to underserved rural and agricultural communities, alongside developing a business mentorship network to ensure long-term success for every grant recipient.