National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals - NAAHP

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National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals - NAAHP

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Vision
We believe that, through the collaborative efforts of Haitian students, professionals, and diaspora members, we will see a better Haiti in our lifetime.

Mission
To connect, empower, and mobilize students and professionals in the Haitian diaspora, MISSION STATEMENT
NAAHP seeks to be a reliable central gathering point for networking between students and professionals of Haitian descent who are interested in career advancement strategies and opportunities. NAAHP also prides itself on its focus on fostering the diaspora’s engagement in advocacy efforts, philanthropic and social entrepreneurship projects directly tied to promoting sustained social and economic success in Haiti. Our objective is to generate increased access to capital for Haitian businesses, raise the number of low-income students of Haitian descent that graduate from college and expand civic participation and leadership in our communities. How do we do this? Through annual conferences, interactive workshops, seminars and panel discussions that help professionals and students successfully navigate their field. NAAHP also enlists expert speakers from around the world to impart their knowledge with NAAHP members and stakeholders about various topics, including: public health, education, agriculture, trade, tourism and professional development.

11/05/2026

Balancing Family Support & Financial Freedom

Supporting family and building your own financial future do not have to be treated as opposing goals.

For many people in the Haitian diaspora, financial responsibility can extend far beyond the immediate household. In this NAAHP clip, Samuel Danache discusses the challenge of helping loved ones while still protecting your own financial foundation.

Generosity works best when it can be sustained.

💬 How do you balance family support with your own long-term financial goals?

10/28/2026

Pay Yourself First — Parnel's Turning Point

A good job and a graduate degree do not automatically mean your finances feel under control.

In this NAAHP clip, Brick A Brack shares how living paycheck to paycheck became a turning point in his own financial journey — and how the idea of “paying yourself first” changed the way he approached money.

Sometimes the most useful financial lesson begins with recognizing that income alone is not the strategy.

💬 What money lesson changed the way you manage your finances?

10/21/2026

Building wealth is one challenge. Helping it last beyond one generation is another.

In this NAAHP clip, .Balogun07 breaks intergenerational wealth into four areas: financial literacy, asset accumulation, asset protection, and wealth transfer.

The framework is a useful reminder that legacy planning involves more than simply earning and saving.

💬 Which of these four areas do families tend to postpone the longest?

10/14/2026

Susu has deep roots in many Caribbean and immigrant communities — and it can also raise important questions about risk, trust, and financial planning.

In this NAAHP clip, Brick A Brack shares his perspective on susu, including why he believes participants should think carefully about protections, access to funds, and what happens when something unexpected occurs.

This conversation is not about dismissing a cultural practice. It is about asking how traditional financial tools fit into today’s broader financial picture.

💬 What role has susu played in your family or community?

10/08/2026

NAAHP is pleased to share that Myka Valbrun-Texas , our Director of Project Development and Award Management, will participate as a panelist at the Second Annual Haitian American Business Summit.

Myka will join the discussion “From Influence to Impact: Mobilizing the Haitian Diaspora for Haiti’s Economic Future.”

We look forward to her contribution to this timely conversation on diaspora engagement and economic opportunity.

Hosted by the US Haitian Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., the summit will bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and community leaders for discussions on business, trade, and diaspora leadership.

Blue Hills Ballroom, Randolph, MA
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Details and registration: https://www.habsummit.com

10/07/2026

Lifestyle Creep: Why High Earners Stay Broke

A higher salary does not automatically create wealth.

As income grows, spending can quietly grow with it — a pattern often called lifestyle creep. In this NAAHP clip, Brick A Brack Parnel Jean discusses why professionals can earn more and still feel financially stuck when every raise immediately becomes a bigger expense.

Building wealth often requires deciding in advance what happens when your income increases.

💬 When your income rises, what percentage do you try to save or invest before upgrading your lifestyle?

10/07/2026

Call for Speakers — Konekte pou Bati

Share your expertise and help young Haitians explore career pathways that support local development.

As a partner of Konekte pou Bati, NAAHP invites professionals in our network to apply to speak at this online career fair, presented by Haiti Tech Connect Podcast and its partners.

📅 November 14, 2026
🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
💻 100% online

The fair will explore four key areas:

- Digital technology and the digital economy
- Agriculture, agro-processing, and agritech
- Territorial diplomacy and civic technology
- Technology, security, defense, and national resilience

Apply by October 14, 2026:
https://www.konektepoubati.com/intervenants

Know someone whose expertise could inspire the next generation? Share this opportunity with them.

Connecting Talent, Building Our Communities.

09/30/2026

You do not have to wait until you have thousands of dollars to begin learning how to invest.

In this NAAHP clip, financial Brick A Brack challenges the idea that investing has to start big. Small, consistent contributions can be a starting point for building a long-term financial habit.

The amount matters — but so do time, consistency, fees, risk, and choosing investments that fit your circumstances.

💬 What helped you move from “I should start investing” to actually getting started?

09/24/2026

NAAHP is a community partner for the Second Annual Haitian American Business Summit, taking place Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Randolph, Massachusetts.

Hosted by the US Haitian Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., the summit will bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and community leaders for discussions on business, trade, and diaspora leadership.

📍 Blue Hills Ballroom, Randolph, MA
🕘 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
🔗 Details and registration: https://www.habsummit.com

09/23/2026

When you create a budget, are you accounting for the money you send back home?

For many Haitian and diaspora households, supporting family abroad, contributing to a susu, and helping with unexpected needs are real parts of the monthly financial picture — but they are not always treated as planned expenses.

In this clip from NAAHP’s Budgeting, Saving, and Debt Reduction Strategies II, Brick A Brack, Financial Coach, discusses zero-based budgeting and the importance of giving every dollar a purpose — including the dollars connected to family and community obligations.

A budget should reflect how you actually live, not just the expenses that appear on a traditional worksheet.

💬 Do you include money sent to family or community contributions as part of your monthly budget?

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http://www.naahpusa.org/

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