The Haitian diaspora has the power to influence American foreign assistance and diplomatic policy to Haiti. However, they lack the required strategy to unleash such a power. The first thing they must do is operate their organizations as Haitian-Americans instead of as Haitians who live in the United States. Doing so requires community engagement to boost their political presence, build their political corporation, encourage residents to become citizens, and energize the Haitian electoral base to showcase their vote.
Author Archives: Bobb Rousseau
Bobb Rousseau holds a Ph.D. in Administration and Public Policy with specializations in Public Law and Managing Local Government. Dr. Rousseau firmly believes that the Haitian diaspora in the United States is at a prime stage to build an attractive political force that can shift U.S. immigration, diplomacy, and humanitarian aid to Haiti and to advance the Haitian agenda around the world.
