People Rooted in Purpose
Our work centers regenerative agroforestry, seed sharing, and land stewardship, guided by those who know this land best. Not sustainability as a concept. Regeneration as a way of life.
Our Core Team
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SIDNEY-MAX ETIENNE
Founder & Executive Director
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Paula Hyppolite
Co-Founder & Seed Program Lead
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Sadaf Padder
Co-Director & Lead Fundraiser
Why this team
Grown in Haiti is guided by people who bring different forms of stewardship to the work, from land-based leadership and fundraising to governance, strategy, and long-term partnership. Each person here supports the organization in a distinct way, helping strengthen what is being built from the ground up.
Our Board
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Carmel Cottrell
Board of Directors
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Christopher Paul
Board of Directors
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Regine Zamor
Board of Directors
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Sabrina Greig
Board of Directors
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Brad Learmonth
Board of Advisors
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Ken Telfort
Board of Advisors
how leadership shows up
Our team is not separate from the work. Leadership here means staying close to the land, the community, and the long-term responsibilities of regeneration.
Join Our Family
This work grows through people. If you are drawn to it, there is a place for you in it. Whether you come as a partner, a volunteer, or simply someone who wants to help, we welcome you.