After preaching at the Sunday morning worship, Rev. Aguilh posed with the HHH liaison, Mr. Isidor Fernand, for this picture in the locality of Terre Blanche (white earth), with the surrounding mountains as backdrop.
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HAITI HOPE HOUSE, besides the many benefactors, "At Large Members" and Sponsors, who continue to support our efforts, and to whom we are so grateful, is comprised of a totally volunteer Board of Directors with nine members.
Every one of us will be glad to hear from you and tell you about Haiti Hope House's current work in Haiti, and our dreams for the future. So please contact us anytime and we will do our best to answer your questions, and if we do not have an answer on the spot, you can be sure that we will call you, or e-mail you, back with an answer as soon as possible.
So who are we, and how can you get in touch with us?
HAITI HOPE HOUSE, besides the many benefactors, "At Large Members" and Sponsors, who continue to support our efforts, and to whom we are so grateful, is comprised of a totally volunteer Board of Directors with nine members.
Every one of us will be glad to hear from you and tell you about Haiti Hope House's current work in Haiti, and our dreams for the future. So please contact us anytime and we will do our best to answer your questions, and if we do not have an answer on the spot, you can be sure that we will call you, or e-mail you, back with an answer as soon as possible.
So who are we, and how can you get in touch with us?
Rev. Franck Aguilh, Chairperson of Haiti Hope House
Rev. Franck Aguilh was born and raised in Haiti. He has been living in the U.S. for almost 60 years. He is an Elder in Full Connection of the United Methodist Church and member of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. In June 2010, he retired prematurely from parish ministry in order to devote himself entirely to the "Haitian Situation". Reverend Aguilh has an Electrical Engineering degree as well as a Master in Business Administration degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He has a Master Certificate in Project Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology in collaboration with the AT&T School of Business & Technology. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He earned a Master of Divinity degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, in May 2003. Rev. Aguilh has served as Assistant Pastor and as Senior Pastor at New Jersey's Methodist churches in Newark, Weehawken, South Orange, and Montclair. He has been traveling a lot to Haiti, twenty-three (23) trips so far, since the earthquake, twenty-two (22) to Mizak to conduct training classes for the young adults and oversee the children education program. His last trip was in October 2020. Because of the current conditions in Haiti, he does not know when his next trip will be.
Email: revfranckaguilh@haitihopehouse.org (don't forget the "c" in franck) Phone: 973-495-7206
Rev. Franck Aguilh was born and raised in Haiti. He has been living in the U.S. for almost 60 years. He is an Elder in Full Connection of the United Methodist Church and member of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. In June 2010, he retired prematurely from parish ministry in order to devote himself entirely to the "Haitian Situation". Reverend Aguilh has an Electrical Engineering degree as well as a Master in Business Administration degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He has a Master Certificate in Project Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology in collaboration with the AT&T School of Business & Technology. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He earned a Master of Divinity degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, in May 2003. Rev. Aguilh has served as Assistant Pastor and as Senior Pastor at New Jersey's Methodist churches in Newark, Weehawken, South Orange, and Montclair. He has been traveling a lot to Haiti, twenty-three (23) trips so far, since the earthquake, twenty-two (22) to Mizak to conduct training classes for the young adults and oversee the children education program. His last trip was in October 2020. Because of the current conditions in Haiti, he does not know when his next trip will be.
Email: revfranckaguilh@haitihopehouse.org (don't forget the "c" in franck) Phone: 973-495-7206
Dr. Michael Stewart, Treasurer
Dr. Michael Stewart formerly worked as a trader/salesperson and manager for JP Morgan Chase in New York. Until his early retirement in 2015, he led a middle office team that provided special services to institutional clients across the globe. Michael has more than 25 years’ experience in investment banking in the bond markets – government and corporate. He is a board member of Haiti Hope House, Inc., - an organization that provides funding and training to local schools in the Mizak community of rural Haiti. He is both the treasurer and youth director of the First United Methodist church of Montclair, New Jersey.
For community involvement, he runs a soup kitchen in the winter months of January to April; providing freshly made soup at no cost.
Dr. Stewart has recently joined the adjunct faculty in the business division of Essex County College where he specializes in teaching the essentials of investments.
He continues to help shape the lives of children for the 21st century through mentoring in both the US and his native Jamaica. Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and his MBA in Financing from Rutgers University. He earned a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Dr. Stewart has been a Board Member of HHH since its very beginning in September 2010.
Phone: 917-584-6758
Dr. Michael Stewart formerly worked as a trader/salesperson and manager for JP Morgan Chase in New York. Until his early retirement in 2015, he led a middle office team that provided special services to institutional clients across the globe. Michael has more than 25 years’ experience in investment banking in the bond markets – government and corporate. He is a board member of Haiti Hope House, Inc., - an organization that provides funding and training to local schools in the Mizak community of rural Haiti. He is both the treasurer and youth director of the First United Methodist church of Montclair, New Jersey.
For community involvement, he runs a soup kitchen in the winter months of January to April; providing freshly made soup at no cost.
Dr. Stewart has recently joined the adjunct faculty in the business division of Essex County College where he specializes in teaching the essentials of investments.
He continues to help shape the lives of children for the 21st century through mentoring in both the US and his native Jamaica. Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and his MBA in Financing from Rutgers University. He earned a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Dr. Stewart has been a Board Member of HHH since its very beginning in September 2010.
Phone: 917-584-6758
Mrs. Langirene Aguilh, Secretary
Mrs. Langirene Aguilh is the wife of Rev. Aguilh. She was born in Haiti and has been living in the United States for over fifty years. She worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Newark's University Hospital's outpatient clinic. She had over 30 years of service as an Advanced Adults Practice Care, and was the Director of the Anti-Coagulant Clinic for more than 20 years before retiring in December 2022.
She graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, with a BS in Nursing (BSN). She moved to New Jersey in 1990 and attended Seton Hall University where she earned a Master degree in Nursing (MSN).
She is a Certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church, and a true Prayer Warrior, member of an early morning prayer group linking three states via telephone in prayer everyday for more than 25 years.
Just like Dr. Stewart, Mrs. Aguilh has been a Board Member since the birth of the organization in September 2010.
Phone: 973-420-7284
Mrs. Langirene Aguilh is the wife of Rev. Aguilh. She was born in Haiti and has been living in the United States for over fifty years. She worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Newark's University Hospital's outpatient clinic. She had over 30 years of service as an Advanced Adults Practice Care, and was the Director of the Anti-Coagulant Clinic for more than 20 years before retiring in December 2022.
She graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, with a BS in Nursing (BSN). She moved to New Jersey in 1990 and attended Seton Hall University where she earned a Master degree in Nursing (MSN).
She is a Certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church, and a true Prayer Warrior, member of an early morning prayer group linking three states via telephone in prayer everyday for more than 25 years.
Just like Dr. Stewart, Mrs. Aguilh has been a Board Member since the birth of the organization in September 2010.
Phone: 973-420-7284
Mr. Ivan W Kelly
Mr. Ivan Kelly worked for the New York City Transit Authority Emergency Response, Road Car
Inspector and 911 Haz Mat Team. For 33 years his duties included responding and handling
mechanical failures of the Subway System and other situations regarding hazardous
conditions for the City of New York.
Before that, he worked as an Electrician for the Conrail Railroad Northeast Corridor where
his duties were to diagnose and repair electrical failures and other electrical issues regarding
Conrail trains in the Northeast Corridor of the United States.
Mr. Kelly also worked as an Aerospace Technician for Lockheed Aircraft. He was assigned in
Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East serving as part of a team responsible for
diagnosing and repairing electrical and technical issues regarding their Aircraft. He served in
Vietnam as a member of the United States Air Force assigned as an Airplane Technician
responsible for repairs, servicing and maintenance of Military Aircrafts.
Mr. Kelly Attended University of Maryland, Penn State, New York City Community College of Technical Science where he pursued a
degree in Electrical Engineering. His professional, civic, and religious affiliations include:
Community Organizer and Leader, NAACP Board Member, Haiti Hope House Board Member, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall of the
State of New York Free and Accepted Masons, Ancient Egyptian Arabic order Noble of the Mystic Shrine Incorporated.
Currently, Mr. Kelly owns and operates his own business: Defensive Driving Instructor for American Safety.
Mr. Kelly has been a Member of the Board of Directors of Haiti Hope House since 2015.
Phone: 347-451-1592
Pastor Geralda Aldajuste
Pastor Geralda Aldajuste completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ obtaining a B.A in Psychology. She is also the holder of a degree in Mortuary Science from the American Academy McCallister Institute of Funeral Service located in New York, NY.
In May 2012 she graduated from Drew University Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. While at Drew she did her supervised ministry at St. Matthew A.M.E Church in Orange, NJ under the mentoring guidance of Bishop Reginald Jackson. She also participated in the Shalom training initiative, a United Methodist grass-root organization.
Pastor Geralda believes that the Lord has equipped her in many capacities for kingdom purposes. As a result, she is a licensed funeral director, Grief Recovery Specialist, Assistant Professor for the funeral service program at Mercer Community College, Notary Public, and Life insurance agent. From 2005-2017 she was employed as a Medical Death Investigator and Bereavement Counselor for the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office in North Brunswick.
Her passion in ministry is pastoral care, and she is grateful for the grace, mercy, and favor that the Spirit of God has showered upon her.
Pastor Geralda has been a Member of HHH's Board of Directors since 2018.
Phone: 732-207-7185
Pastor Geralda Aldajuste completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ obtaining a B.A in Psychology. She is also the holder of a degree in Mortuary Science from the American Academy McCallister Institute of Funeral Service located in New York, NY.
In May 2012 she graduated from Drew University Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. While at Drew she did her supervised ministry at St. Matthew A.M.E Church in Orange, NJ under the mentoring guidance of Bishop Reginald Jackson. She also participated in the Shalom training initiative, a United Methodist grass-root organization.
Pastor Geralda believes that the Lord has equipped her in many capacities for kingdom purposes. As a result, she is a licensed funeral director, Grief Recovery Specialist, Assistant Professor for the funeral service program at Mercer Community College, Notary Public, and Life insurance agent. From 2005-2017 she was employed as a Medical Death Investigator and Bereavement Counselor for the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office in North Brunswick.
Her passion in ministry is pastoral care, and she is grateful for the grace, mercy, and favor that the Spirit of God has showered upon her.
Pastor Geralda has been a Member of HHH's Board of Directors since 2018.
Phone: 732-207-7185
Rev. Kay Dubuisson
Rev. Karline "Kay" Dubuisson is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary. With a lifelong commitment to ministry and service, she has served congregations across multiple states, including Chambers, Riverside, and Suffern United Methodist Churches, and Spring Valley UMC in New York. She is currently the senior pastor of St. Mark’s UMC (The Mark Montclair) in Montclair, NJ. Kay’s ministry is informed by a rich and diverse professional background, including roles as an Administrative Assistant, Operating Room Nurse, and Social Worker, giving her a unique perspective on pastoral care, community health, and organizational leadership. She has contributed extensively to church governance and social outreach, serving on several Boards and committees, including the Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, the Palisades District Poverty Task Force, and the Board of Ordained Ministry. She is also recognized as a circuit elder, providing mentorship and oversight across multiple congregations. A devoted family person, Kay and her husband, Edvard, are proud parents of four children. Outside of her ministry, Kay enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, bringing the same warmth and intentionality to her personal life as she does to her professional and spiritual leadership. Kay’s life and work reflect a steadfast dedication to faith, service, and community, blending pastoral care, professional expertise, and civic engagement to uplift and empower those around her. Rev. Dubuisson joined the Board of Directors in 2024
Phone: 609-456-3721
Rev. Karline "Kay" Dubuisson is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary. With a lifelong commitment to ministry and service, she has served congregations across multiple states, including Chambers, Riverside, and Suffern United Methodist Churches, and Spring Valley UMC in New York. She is currently the senior pastor of St. Mark’s UMC (The Mark Montclair) in Montclair, NJ. Kay’s ministry is informed by a rich and diverse professional background, including roles as an Administrative Assistant, Operating Room Nurse, and Social Worker, giving her a unique perspective on pastoral care, community health, and organizational leadership. She has contributed extensively to church governance and social outreach, serving on several Boards and committees, including the Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, the Palisades District Poverty Task Force, and the Board of Ordained Ministry. She is also recognized as a circuit elder, providing mentorship and oversight across multiple congregations. A devoted family person, Kay and her husband, Edvard, are proud parents of four children. Outside of her ministry, Kay enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, bringing the same warmth and intentionality to her personal life as she does to her professional and spiritual leadership. Kay’s life and work reflect a steadfast dedication to faith, service, and community, blending pastoral care, professional expertise, and civic engagement to uplift and empower those around her. Rev. Dubuisson joined the Board of Directors in 2024
Phone: 609-456-3721
Mr. Richard Figaro
Mr. Richard Figaro currently works as a Construction Manager with New York’s main Utility Company, Con Edison. (CECONY). He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Public Improvement – Municipal projects, Substation and Transmission Feeder Design with a focus on subsurface construction. A Civil Engineer by training, he joined the Board of Haiti Hope House Inc. – with a desire to aid and enhance the provision of funding and training to deserving students in the Mizak Community. He is a member of the Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Church in Jamaica, Queens.
Richard serves his resident community of West Hempstead as a Soccer coach and Assistant Boy Scout of America Troop Leader and fully believes in the profound influence positive adult role models have in the development of today’s adolescents and young adults. He has often said, that if he were not an Engineer, he would be a Teacher, a noble and valuable profession he observed through his mother’s dedication as a Secondary School teacher for over 43 years.
A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Richard is also the Son-in-Law of Rev. Franck Aguilh and had the privilege of visiting the Learning Center in Mizak with his wife, Dr. Toycina Aguilh-Figaro, during a Medical Missions trip to Haiti in 2019. He received his Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering Degrees in Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering respectively from The City College of New York (CUNY).
Richard became a Member of the Board of Directors of Haiti Hope House in 2021.
Phone: 917-696-9851
Mr. Richard Figaro currently works as a Construction Manager with New York’s main Utility Company, Con Edison. (CECONY). He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Public Improvement – Municipal projects, Substation and Transmission Feeder Design with a focus on subsurface construction. A Civil Engineer by training, he joined the Board of Haiti Hope House Inc. – with a desire to aid and enhance the provision of funding and training to deserving students in the Mizak Community. He is a member of the Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Church in Jamaica, Queens.
Richard serves his resident community of West Hempstead as a Soccer coach and Assistant Boy Scout of America Troop Leader and fully believes in the profound influence positive adult role models have in the development of today’s adolescents and young adults. He has often said, that if he were not an Engineer, he would be a Teacher, a noble and valuable profession he observed through his mother’s dedication as a Secondary School teacher for over 43 years.
A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Richard is also the Son-in-Law of Rev. Franck Aguilh and had the privilege of visiting the Learning Center in Mizak with his wife, Dr. Toycina Aguilh-Figaro, during a Medical Missions trip to Haiti in 2019. He received his Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering Degrees in Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering respectively from The City College of New York (CUNY).
Richard became a Member of the Board of Directors of Haiti Hope House in 2021.
Phone: 917-696-9851
Rev. Kay Dubuisson
Rev. Karline "Kay" Dubuisson is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary. With a lifelong commitment to ministry and service, she has served congregations across multiple states, including Chambers, Riverside, and Suffern United Methodist Churches, and Spring Valley UMC in New York. She is currently the senior pastor of St. Mark’s UMC (The Mark Montclair) in Montclair, NJ. Kay’s ministry is informed by a rich and diverse professional background, including roles as an Administrative Assistant, Operating Room Nurse, and Social Worker, giving her a unique perspective on pastoral care, community health, and organizational leadership. She has contributed extensively to church governance and social outreach, serving on several key boards and committees, including the Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, the Palisades District Poverty Task Force, and the Board of Ordained Ministry. She is also recognized as a circuit elder, providing mentorship and oversight across multiple congregations. A devoted family person, Kay and her husband, Edvard, are proud parents of four children. Outside of her ministry, Kay enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, bringing the same warmth and intentionality to her personal life as she does to her professional and spiritual leadership. Kay’s life and work reflect a steadfast dedication to faith, service, and community, blending pastoral care, professional expertise, and civic engagement to uplift and empower those around her. Rev. Kay joined the HHH's Board in 2024.
Phone: 609-456-3721
Rev. Karline "Kay" Dubuisson is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary. With a lifelong commitment to ministry and service, she has served congregations across multiple states, including Chambers, Riverside, and Suffern United Methodist Churches, and Spring Valley UMC in New York. She is currently the senior pastor of St. Mark’s UMC (The Mark Montclair) in Montclair, NJ. Kay’s ministry is informed by a rich and diverse professional background, including roles as an Administrative Assistant, Operating Room Nurse, and Social Worker, giving her a unique perspective on pastoral care, community health, and organizational leadership. She has contributed extensively to church governance and social outreach, serving on several key boards and committees, including the Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, the Palisades District Poverty Task Force, and the Board of Ordained Ministry. She is also recognized as a circuit elder, providing mentorship and oversight across multiple congregations. A devoted family person, Kay and her husband, Edvard, are proud parents of four children. Outside of her ministry, Kay enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, bringing the same warmth and intentionality to her personal life as she does to her professional and spiritual leadership. Kay’s life and work reflect a steadfast dedication to faith, service, and community, blending pastoral care, professional expertise, and civic engagement to uplift and empower those around her. Rev. Kay joined the HHH's Board in 2024.
Phone: 609-456-3721
Claude Edvard Dubuisson
Mr. Claude E. Dubuisson is a Bilingual Vice President and Senior Branch Manager at M&T Bank, bringing 30 years of experience in banking, branch leadership, and community engagement. He is known for delivering strong results in sales growth, customer service, and team development, earning multiple awards for excellence and leadership throughout his career.
Before joining M&T Bank, Claude held leadership roles at Wells Fargo, where he expanded customer relationships and mentored staff into higher levels of responsibility. Fluent in Haitian Creole and French, he is committed to serving diverse communities with care, clarity, and cultural awareness.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting (cum laude), from Thomas Edison State University and an Associate degree in Accounting from Burlington County College.
Claude is a devoted family man, married to Rev. Kay Dubuisson, and together they are proud parents of four children. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys solving puzzles, especially Sudoku, traveling, exploring new foods as a true foodie, and has a soft spot for brown M&M’s. Grounded in faith and family, he leads with consistency, integrity, and a genuine heart for people. Claude E. Dubuisson joined the HHH Board in 2024.
Phone: 609-346-5534
Mr. Claude E. Dubuisson is a Bilingual Vice President and Senior Branch Manager at M&T Bank, bringing 30 years of experience in banking, branch leadership, and community engagement. He is known for delivering strong results in sales growth, customer service, and team development, earning multiple awards for excellence and leadership throughout his career.
Before joining M&T Bank, Claude held leadership roles at Wells Fargo, where he expanded customer relationships and mentored staff into higher levels of responsibility. Fluent in Haitian Creole and French, he is committed to serving diverse communities with care, clarity, and cultural awareness.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting (cum laude), from Thomas Edison State University and an Associate degree in Accounting from Burlington County College.
Claude is a devoted family man, married to Rev. Kay Dubuisson, and together they are proud parents of four children. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys solving puzzles, especially Sudoku, traveling, exploring new foods as a true foodie, and has a soft spot for brown M&M’s. Grounded in faith and family, he leads with consistency, integrity, and a genuine heart for people. Claude E. Dubuisson joined the HHH Board in 2024.
Phone: 609-346-5534
Uche Abalogu
Mr. Uche Abalogu is a financial industry technology executive with prior stints at University of Texas Endowment, Harbinger Capital Partners and Goldman Sachs.
Originally from Nigeria, he shares a passion for progress in the developing world including Haiti, and the understanding that progress only comes from active participation in building durable foundations for youth.
Uche Abalogu joined the Haiti Hope House's Board of Directors in 2025.
Phone: 347-678-0778