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Meet
the team
Haitian Spotlight – a cultural phenomenon that came to life in the spring of 2023 through the collaboration of three visionaries:
Martine Harris, Haitian Author & Philanthropist; Richardson Chery, Haitian Actor and Filmmaker; and Sean Williams, Trinidadian Creative Director and Entrepreneur.
What began as a simple conversation among friends soon transformed into a vibrant event that celebrates the richness of culture and brings communities together.
Martine
Harris
AUTHOR, NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Martine Harris is the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, Travel & GIVE, and Author of
"Dear Haiti, You're Not Who They Think You Are".
She resides in Los Angeles where she recruits volunteers to travel to Haiti, Kenya, and Jamaica to support schools with children living with disabilities.
Through Travel & GIVE, Martine has brought the LA Haitian community together on numerous occasions - to experience Haitian culture through art, music, food and entertainment, and to give back to the local community.
RichardsonChery
HAITIAN-AMERICAN ACTOR, PRODUCER, AND EVENT PRODUCER
Richardson was born and raised in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and resides in Los Angeles where he focuses on supporting the Haitian community through film, activities and social awareness.
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He is best known for his recurring role as Etienne Luques Chegal On TNT's "Claws" along with his role on "Grey's Anatomy."
From managing staff to working with vendors to booking all-star talents, Richardson is an experienced hands on event producer- coordinator and creative mastermind.
His attention to detail unique cultural perspective and affable personality is what makes him a tent pole of the Los Angeles Afro- Caribbean community.
Sean
Williams
CO-FOUNDER OF HAITIAN SPOTLIGHT L.A.
Jessica
Blaise
Jessica, a Haitian American originally from Boston, MA, now calls Los Angeles home. With a decade-long passion for storytelling, she has traversed a diverse path in the entertainment industry. From collaborating with emerging independent producers to established giants like National Geographic, MTV Networks, PBS, and MGM.
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In recent years, her focus has shifted towards fostering representation and authenticity in narratives, particularly those centered on Black experiences. Proud of her Haitian heritage, Jessica is thrilled to contribute to uniting the Afro-Caribbean community in LA, creating a hub and home for those who have made the city their own.