Paula Hyppolite, an artist driven by a desire to spark change, returned to Haiti in 1997 after 25 years in the United States. With a mission to use art for societal transformation, she co-founded the Jacmel Film Festival and led The Artists Institute of Jacmel for over a decade. She and her son, Sidney-Max, launched Grown in Haiti to share practical knowledge and support their community through regenerative land stewardship. As Co-Founder and Seed Program Lead, Paula helps guide the organization’s seed work. Paula's dedication to integrating creativity and education continues to inspire a vision for a greener Haiti.