Meet Our Team
At Diamond In Our Midst Foundation, Inc., our leadership is driven by lived experience, academic excellence, and a shared dedication to mentoring high school young women across grades 9–12 in Miami, Florida. Together, we nurture potential, cultivate purpose, and empower each young diamond to shine.
Board of Directors-Executive Board
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our foundation. Our governing leadership provides strategic vision, dedication, and operational guidance to ensure high-impact mentorship for our young women:
Dr. Caroline Saint-Fleur Elistin
President/Chair
Dr. Brenda Owusu
1st Vice President/Co-Chair
Dr. Gaone (Didi) Abbate
2nd Vice President
Lynda Saintilnor Dorest
Treasurer
Brunette Jules
Secretary
Kathleen Danger
Parliamentarian
Program Directors and Department Leadership
Our specialized directors oversee the day-to-day curriculum, community engagement, and holistic development initiatives that prepare students for college and career success
Marie Duperval
Director of Mentorship and Programs
Dr. Romane Joseph
Director of Education & College/Career Readiness
Jenneh Peabody
Director of Development & Community Partnership
Dr. Lynn Labrousse
Director of Foundation Affairs
ADVISORS
Our distinguished advisory council bring extensive expertise spanning healthcare, law, education, and community advocacy to guide our foundation forward:
- Dr. Cassandra Arnold
- Alexis J. Burnett, Esq.
- Dr. Sophia George
- Dr. Patricia Nabal
- Dr. Evrose Noel
- Dr. Shirley Plantain
- Nefertari Rigsby, Esq.
- Reginald Saint-Fleur
Together with our dedicated mentors, our advisors offer lived wisdom, career guidance, and steadfast encouragement to create a supportive sisterhood.
Dr. Cassandra Arnold
Alexis Burnett, Esq
Dr. Sophia George
Dr. Patricia Nabal
Dr. Evrose Noel
Dr. Shirley Plantin
Nefertari Rigsby, Esq
Reginald Saint-Fleur
"One caring mentor, one encouraging voice, or one meaningful opportunity can completely transform a young woman's trajectory. We are honored to walk alongside our girls as they recognize the brilliant diamond within."
Dr. Caroline Saint-Fleur Elistin, President & Co-Founder