ABOUT
THE HAITIAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
HISTORY
The Haitian American Leadership Initiative (H.A.L.I.) was founded in 2017 to strengthen civic leadership and political engagement within the Haitian diaspora. After more than two decades of community involvement as a mental health professional, advocate, and public voice, Georges Bossous, Jr. launched the “Break the Cycle Movement” — a call for organized, strategic, and accountable representation.
Recognizing that influence requires structure, Bossous brought together respected professionals and community leaders who shared a common vision: to build an institution capable of defending the rights, interests, and dignity of Haitian communities at home and abroad. Among the founding collaborators were Chief Karls Paul-Nöel, Mr. Bency Alphonse, Dr. Miderge M. Lafleur, Mr. Joseph Felix, Ms. Louise Marjori Paul, and Ms. Karine Champagne.
In 2021, H.A.L.I. was officially incorporated in the State of Florida, formalizing its commitment to institutional leadership and long-term civic engagement.
Our Political Action Committee (PAC)
“Let’s Break the Cycle” was adopted as the name of H.A.L.I.’s Political Action Committee, marking a transition from passive participation to structured political influence.
The PAC supports leaders who demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a measurable commitment to advancing Haitian American communities. It promotes:
• Transparent and ethical governance
• Access to quality education and economic opportunity
• Public safety grounded in constitutional principles
• Health equity and mental health access
• Fair immigration policy and due process protections
• Entrepreneurship and small business empowerment
• Greater representation in decision-making institutions
H.A.L.I. operates from a simple conviction: political marginalization is not accidental. It is the result of fragmentation and disengagement. Through civic education, coalition building, and voter mobilization, we work to ensure our community speaks with clarity and strength.
“Let’s Break the Cycle” is more than a slogan — it is a commitment to unity, responsibility, and lasting institutional impact.
MISSION STATEMENT
HAITIAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
The mission of the Haitian American Leadership Initiative (H.A.L.I.) is to advance the political, educational, social, and economic empowerment of Haitian nationals and the broader Haitian diaspora. We are committed to confronting discrimination and ethnic bias through advocacy, civic engagement, and strategic partnerships.
H.A.L.I. works to elevate the concerns of the Haitian community within policymaking spaces while promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen representation, equity, and opportunity. Our goal is to cultivate a respected, organized, and influential Haitian presence at the local, national, and international levels.
ViSION STATEMENT
The vision of the Haitian American Leadership Initiative is a society in which the rights and dignity of every individual are fully protected and upheld — free from discrimination, prejudice, and systemic exclusion based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
We envision a Haitian community that is united, empowered, and strategically positioned to shape its future with confidence, integrity, and self-determination.