Up and Coming Youth Leaders

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Angie Llanos – U.S.

  • Founding Youth Partner for THE SPARK of Le Flambeau language exchange program.
  • Voted top performer of the spring semester THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program by her peers.
  • Graduated from High School in the top-tier of her class.
  • Continues to help Haiti by volunteering to help youth and community.
  • Headed into the health field for world leadership.
  • A future passionate and benevolent leader with global aspirations.
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Ruchama Charles – Haiti

  • Member of the founding team of participants and top performer in THE SPARK of Le Flambeau  program since its inception.
  • Voted top performer of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau by her peers for several semesters.
  • Bright.  Driven.  Top tier of her class.
  • Track record of volunteering her time and teaching youth in her community.
  • Co-leader of a youth-led initiative for Le Flambeau Laptop Club featuring Dell Computers.
  • Recipient of Le Flambeau Foundation Earthquake Scholarship (1 semester), attended North Central Missouri College and completed the program with 3.5 GPA in accounting.
  • Classical Violinist.  Also plays piano.
  • Returned to Haiti and worked on innovative educational initiatives for youth in Haiti.
  • Received a full scholarship and graduated college in the U.S. with a double major in accounting and music.
  • A future passionate and benevolent leader for Haiti.
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Hernice Exare – Haiti

  • Member of the founding team of participants in THE SPARK of Le Flambeau  program since its inception.
  • Voted top class performer of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau  by his peers – repeatedly noted for his substance.
  • Bright.  Driven.  Natural born leader.
  • Track record of volunteering his time and sharing resources and lessons with youth.
  • Co-leader of a youth-led initiative for Le Flambeau Laptop Club featuring Dell Computers.
  • Recipient of a full scholarship and now attending the top diplomacy school in Haiti.
  • Initiated a youth club at the school and designated as president by his peers for several terms (current).
  • Team leader for THE SPARK of Le Flambeau.
  • Initiated numerous programs for youth advancement yielding impressive new leaders.
  • A passionate and benevolent leader for Haiti.
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Danice Lefranc – Haiti

  • Alumni member of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau  program.
  • Voted top performer of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau by his peers for for several semesters.
  • Bright.  Driven.  Was top-of his class in high school in Haiti  and an engaged youth leader.
  • Committed to community in helping youth and healthy sustainable country growth.
  • Recipient of a full college scholarship and recent graduate with a major in economics.
  • A future passionate and benevolent leader for Haiti.