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Sian Aristide

Event/Project Specialist

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Event/Project Specialist · Sian Aristide

Sian Aristide is a high school senior with a passion for animals, creativity, and learning. She enjoys drawing and exploring the world of anime, which reflects her imaginative and artistic personality.

A lifelong lover of animals, Sian hopes to pursue a degree in Animal Behavior Studies and build a future working with and learning about animals. As a volunteer with IFundAyiti, she brings her enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to help support the organization’s mission and its work within the community.

Sian is excited to continue learning, gaining experience, and contributing to a cause that helps empower people and strengthen communities.

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Rooted nan Integrity, Empowering Communities

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New York

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Community Relations

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Deziyasyon: Event/Project Specialist
Ekip: Volontè ak Anbasadè
Kote: New York
Imèl: ifundayiti@gmail.com

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Dorothy Aristide

Founder, President, & Executive Director

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 AristideBeyond 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.

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Caridad Peralta

Treasurer

Caridad Peralta serves as the Treasurer of IFundAyiti, bringing a strong background in sociology, management, and community engagement to the organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, which has deepened her understanding of society, human behavior, and the diverse communities that shape our world.Born and raised in New York City, Caridad has been surrounded by a wide range of cultures and perspectives throughout her life. These experiences have shaped her belief in the importance of diversity, advocacy, education, and community. Her commitment to serving others is also reflected in her experience volunteering with various organizations, schools, and hospitals.Throughout her professional career, Caridad has managed multiple projects and companies, developing valuable skills in leadership, organization, relationship-building, and financial responsibility. As Treasurer of IFundAyiti, she will draw on this experience to help maintain strong and professional relationships with the organization's partners while supporting responsible management and distribution of funds throughout the community.Caridad believes that strong communities are built through education, advocacy, integrity, and opportunity. She brings these values into her work with IFundAyiti, while her background in Sociology provides a unique perspective on the people and communities the organization serves.Outside of her work, Caridad enjoys expressing her creativity through coloring, bedazzling, and arts and crafts with her daughter. She also enjoys reading and journaling. Naturally curious, she loves researching and learning about new topics, a quality that continues to enrich both her personal growth and her work with IFundAyiti.

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