Meet The Renand Foundation
The Renand Foundation was founded in 2015 by two Fort Lauderdale residents, Andis Tamayo and Renato Silva. While traveling to Bassin Bleu, one of Haiti’s most beautiful natural resources near Jacmel, Andis and Renato saw firsthand the devasting impact of both poverty and the Restavek (child slavery) tradition on Haitian family life. Under their leadership, the Renand Foundation’s initial mission was to rescue children from slavery and reunite them with their families in the Bassin Bleu community.
It rapidly became evident that the best hope for these children was to ensure that local families had sufficient income to provide food, clothing and shelter to their children. From the Foundation’s inception, its approach has been to create opportunities to earn a basic income and to provide needed resources for a better future. The Foundation does not merely give money to individuals. Instead, it helps create a thriving community and family life by paying for the education of otherwise helpless children grades K through 6, and ensuring that all related services, such as food and health care, are secured through local vendors.
For nearly a decade, the Foundation has built schools, offered basic healthcare, and provided economic opportunities, including employment in teaching, medical services, construction and related skills. By sourcing supplies locally whenever possible, the Foundation has helped to build businesses in the community.
The money provided by the Renand Foundation to fund their operations in Haiti is wired monthly directly to the bank account of the Foundation’s local affiliate, Foyer Socio-Culturel Renand (FSCR). The Renand Foundation does not permit any moneys to be paid to government officials or others outside of ordinary and necessary operations. Copies of the Renand Foundation’s most recent annual report to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Form 990 may be requested through our contact page.
Board of Directors
Mike Gaff, Board Chair and Executive Director, is an experienced fundraising professional with 15+ years in non- profit management. Mike also brings corporate insight from the Fortune 100 and entrepreneurial experience in healthcare services.
Roy Waldron, Board Secretary, retired in 2018 as Senior VP and Chief IP Counsel at Pfizer Inc., where he led a global legal team. He has been published widely and served as a keynote speaker. Roy holds a JD from NYU, a PhD from Yale, and a BA from Dartmouth. He is currently on several advisory boards.
George Zuber, Board Treasurer, is a retired partner with Deloitte LLP. He has served on numerous Boards of Directors, including Lambda Legal, Our Fund Foundation, and the Entertainment Community Fund.
John Pritchard, Board Member, has over 30 years of experience in wealth management, leading projects, managing products, and supervising teams. With expertise in domestic and global securities, he brings valuable skills in project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving. He serves on several nonprofit Boards of Directors, including SunServe and Center for Spiritual Living.
Officer
Wendy Flores-Bravo, Director of Operations, brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and operations, including financial analysisand strategic decision-making. For the past five years, she has worked with the nonprofit sector. Previously, she provided analytical guidance for fleet and operations management to senior leadershipat one of North America’s top 10 largest equipment rental companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Phoenix. wfbravo@renandfoundation.org
Leadership in Haiti
Maxeau Pierre, Managing Director FSC-RENAND, Maxeau Pierre is the Managing Director of Renand Foundation. A lawyer by training, he is pursuing a master’s degree in public law at the Institut Universitaire des Sciences (IUS). Maxeau is dedicated to improving children's lives in Haiti through education and support.
Jerry Jean, Superintendent of FSC-RENAND, holds a bachelor's in educational sciences from UNDH (Université Notre Dame d'Haïti) and certifications in French and English. With years of experience as a teacher and translator, he’s worked with The Collaborative and led a Creole literacy project with FLA.
Dr. Maurice Milord, Senior Doctor, is a General Practitioner with a degree from the Technological University of Santiago (UTESA) and is currently studying legal sciences at Haiti State University. He teaches Medical Pathology and Infectious Diseases in Jacmel, Haiti, with years of experience and a deep care for others' well-being.
Advisory Council
Brian McNaught, Council Member, is an author and columnist, specializing in LGBTQ issues. A respected corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainer, he celebrates 50 years as a civil rights educator. Brian has served on several prominent boards, including GLAD and the Stonewall National Museum.
Marcques Parrott, Council Member, has 20 years of experience in health and hospitality, with senior roles at Marriott, Hilton, Wynn Group, and universities including Johns Hopkins. His career includes organizing major events for presidents, heads of state, celebrities, and athletes.
Evan H Dillon MD, Council Member, retired in 2018 as Chief of Diagnostic Radiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. He has served on the faculties of the medical schools of Hofstra, NYU, and Yale, and has been published extensively in Diagnostic Radiology.