Suzanne Daniel
Co-FOUNDER and u.s. program director
Suzanne Daniel is a U.S. Program Director and Founder of the Bridge Scholarship. Through her management of the Pilgrim Foundation, she has been partnering with international non profits around the world and in Haiti for 20 years. The opportunity to build a program to benefit Haiti's graduating youth has always been a dream. Suzanne lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, 4 quickly growing children, and 2 gorgeous grandchildren.
Rhodena Buck
Co-FOUNDER and u.s. program director
Rhodena has extensive experience working with children in Haiti for over 10 years through sponsorship, mentoring and english immersion programs. Through this work, she became aware of the great need for higher education and leadership development in Haiti's youth and, together with Suzanne, began creation of the Bridge Scholarship in 2013. Rhodena has career experience in the business sector in both accounting and retail business management. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and enjoys every precious visit from her adult son and daughter.
Jules Davidson
Program manager
Jules Davidson was the first Bridge Scholarship recipient and graduated from Canado Technique in 2016. His ambition and motivation to give back to the program earned him a job as our first Bridge Scholarship Student Liaison. He has since been promoted to Program Manager. Davidson has been instrumental in coordinating programs, assisting in the application process, developing educational opportunities and housing for our students and continues to be an inspiration and encouragement to the students in the program as their house supervisor.
Elysé Duclona
Academic & Housing Supervisor
Elysé studied Computer Science and graduated in 2024. He coordinates academic needs for students and assists in helping students develop good habits in order to succeed in their academic journey.
Naphta Derolus
Program Supervisor for Les Cayes
Naptha graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Canado Technique. She worked at OPREH for 5 years as a child advocate, and has now transitioned into a Program Supervisor role. She also continues to study her English language skills.