The Monrovia Foundation for Haiti gets its name from its founding member, Monrovia Richardson. Monrovia was born and raised in Haiti. At age 14, her father brought her to the United States where she attended high school and became a US. Citizen. Currently a wife, mother, and Real-estate agent in Southern California, Monrovia is passionate about helping the people she left behind in Haiti. Monrovia believes that her life is better today because someone was willing to take the time to show her the way. As a result, she has dedicated her life to helping others as much as possible for the rest of her life.

Like Monrovia, Berres Richardson was born in a third world country and immigrated to the United States as a child. Though his birthplace, Jamaica, suffers from poverty, Berres was shocked at the degree of poverty he witnessed in Haiti. His mother was passionate about helping the less fortunate and instilled this value in Berres from an early age. His wife's dedication to the people of Haiti soon became his own. Berres has been in the sales management field for over 20 years, has managed teams consisting of over 180 members, and was instrumental in launching one of the biggest telecom markets in the nation. His unique sales, management, coordination, and interpersonal skills are a tremendous asset to the Monrovia Foundation for Haiti and will be put to good use improving the future for the impoverished.

a registered nurse, lives on a small ranch in Riverside, California with her husband. Having worked in the medical field for over 20 years, Tracy has mastered the gift of teaching and caring for others. Her dedication to improving the lives and health of others is readily apparent. Tracy shares Monrovia's belief that education is the key to success for the people of Miragoane. Ever passionate about helping those in need, she has answered a calling to get involved with the Monrovia Foundation for Haiti. Tracy's compassion and dedication motivates her to help those less fortunate. She has participated in many Fundraising events over the past few years helping family, friends, co-workers, and schoolchildren in Haiti. Tracy’s critical thinking, leadership skills, and generosity in helping disadvantaged people are among the many assets she brings as a member of the Monrovia Foundation for Haiti team.

With an extensive background in credit union accounting, operations, and leadership, Ray Harrison has proven his abilities in guiding organizations toward profitability and growth. For the past decade, Ray has served as the controller for a federal credit union with assets of over $60 million. Prior to that, he held accounting and management positions for several federal credit unions throughout Southern California. Wanting to do more, Ray is now blending his organizational, budgeting and asset management skills with his passion for helping people by joining the board of directors for The Monrovia Foundation for Haiti. His leadership, guidance, and oversight are vital to our mission.

Has a bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Psychology from Brandman University. She has worked in the nonprofit field for over 10 years. Since 2006, Shelby has traveled to Haiti several times. Shelby enjoys learning about this wonderful country first hand and spending time with her family, especially her father and older brother. Most of her time in Haiti is spent in Miragoane, the town where her family has lived for generations. While she explores her family history during her visits, Shelby also gives back. Since the 2010 earthquake, Shelby and her family members have helped the people of Miragoane rebuild their community. Shelby is putting her nonprofit experience to good use as a board member for The Monrovia Foundation for Haiti.

is a member of the New York State Bar and has been in the legal field for over 17 years. She manages large litigation cases for a major New York Law firm. She sits on the Ebenezer SDA Church Board where she is the Religious Liberty Director for the last 4 years, and where she served on the finance committee. She became interested in helping the children of Miragoane after attending the first Monrovia Foundation for Haiti Back to School Fundraising Event. As she listened to Monrovia’s and Berres’ impassioned pleas she realized that she had to do something. After visiting Haiti in 2013 and seeing the need for help first hand, she expresses more than a desire to help the children of Miragoane by joining the Board of the Monrovia Foundation for Haiti.

a native of Southern California, grew up in New York and now attends college in Florida. No stranger to charitable foundations, Richard has worked on many volunteer projects. After visiting Haiti in 2011, he fell in love with the country, its charm, and, most importantly, its children. He believes that all children should have access to the same opportunities. Driven by this belief, Richard is committed to lending a helping hand to those children in need through The Monrovia Foundation for Haiti.

Handles logistics and coordination efforts with our schools. He is also responsible for receiving shipped equipment, school supplies and handling distribution and delivery.

After the devastating earthquake in 2010, Mandisa has committed herself to making a difference in the country. She is focused on helping provide a better education and offering the same opportunities that she has in the United States. She plans on using her business experience to assist and support The Monrovia Foundation for Haiti.