Gaston Jean, PhD - Founder of AOG and coordinator of public relations
Son of two farmers, Gaston completed his schooling and undergraduate university studies thanks to the courage and tenacity of his mother. He returned to his native region as a science schoolteacher and became a strong leadership figure for youth and smallholder farmers. He founded several community organizations and two rural internet centers where youth have free access to learning. Facing terrible political pressures in 2011, he studied abroad and completed a PhD in environmental science. He returned to Haiti and to his native region where he continues to lead innovative projects in production and environmental protection.