Randevou Kreyòl Networking Mixer - Jan 2025

Join us: on January 31st at Gisele's Creole Cuisine · 2407 Price Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902.

It is a New Year New Perspective Networking Event! Let's reconnect at Randevou Kreyòl Mixer where Haitians and friends of Haiti come to chat, mingle, network, and unwind!

General Public - Admission: $10

Dues-paying Member - Admission FREE

RSVP & let us know you're coming!

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Our Mixer showcases in two parts:

1) Public Talk/Dialogue segment, during which entrepreneur(s), community voice(s) or individual/group of professional(s) have an opportunity to speak on, share/present content/information and discuss topic/issue(s) of interest to the community

2) Social-professional networking and mingling segment

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Stop by early to enjoy Happy hour (food/drink specials). Doors open officially at 6:30 PM, but attendee(s) are allowed as early as 6pm in the space. Our featured DJ will move you with the best Konpa and latest Zouk rhythms.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

This month's public talk segment highlights the 221st Haiti Independence Year Anniversary facilitated by AHP Board Member: Giles Charleston.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY - GILES C CHARLESTON

Giles Charleston is a co-founder of the Association of Haitian Professionals (AHP). He currently serves as an AHP Board Member. He has been actively involved with AHP since its inception in 2003/2004 to the present.

With a background in engineering and computer science (Stony Brook University), Giles holds a M.S. in Systems Engineering (University of Maryland). Over 18 years, he has excelled as a seasoned Program/Project Manager and IT Consultant in governance, management, and technology solution areas in the US and overseas. With this experience, he has served a broad range of clients, such as USAID, U.S. Department of Defense, the Government of Haiti (GOH) and other private sector entities. Beyond his primary professional path, Giles works as an Adjunct College Professor of Information Systems, Networking Technology, and CyberSecurity.

Giles is dedicated and passionate about the well-being of Haiti and its people. In 2009 with his keen interest to contribute positively and make a difference on the grounds in Haiti, he moved back with his family to work there in the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a local financial institution. When the 2010 earthquake struck, he remained in the country. During this crisis period, he transitioned to a program development and support capacity role for the immediate relief and humanitarian response. He oversaw technical assistance to facilitate post-disaster stability, enhance GOH governance, readiness, and capacities to deliver public services during this devastating episode.

These days, Giles stays more stateside still in his consulting career, while his family has since returned to the US and his older children have now transitioned into their university studies and professional life. He remains steadfastly committed, active, and engaged in the Haitian Community globally to enhance the quality of life of Haitians. He is particularly passionate about paying homage to the Ancestors by ensuring through AHP that each individual in the Community has equitable access to develop their unique potential toward furthering the collective well-being of all.

Host or Publisher Association of Haitian Professionals - AHP