The People Behind the Mission

Meet Our Team

From Grand Goâve to Worcester, these are the dedicated people who make Brit's Home possible. Their work is tireless. Their hearts are full.

129

Team Members

118

Staff in Haiti

11

U.S. Operations

98%

Haitian Employees

The Gengel Family

What began as grief became a mission. What started as one family's promise became a movement that transformed a community.

Len Gengel

Len Gengel

Co-Founder & President

Len leads the strategic vision and board governance. A retired business executive, he now dedicates his life to fulfilling Britney's dream and building sustainable operations in Haiti.

Cherylann Gengel

Cherylann Gengel

Co-Founder & Vice President

Cherylann oversees child welfare, donor relations, and the spiritual heart of the mission. Her book "Heartache and Hope in Haiti" tells the story of loss, faith, and rebuilding.

Bernie Gengel

Bernie Gengel

Director General

Bernie manages day-to-day operations across Haiti and the U.S., overseeing 129 staff members, financial systems, and strategic initiatives. He splits his time between Grand Goâve and Massachusetts.

Richie Gengel

Richie Gengel

Board Member

Richie provides board governance and strategic oversight, bringing business expertise to help guide the foundation's growth and sustainability.

Leadership in Grand Goâve

These leaders manage the daily operations of Brit's Home, ensuring every child receives exceptional care.

Haiti Director

Jean-Baptiste Pierre

Haiti Operations Director

Oversees all daily operations at Brit's Home, coordinating between departments and ensuring children's needs are met.

Education Director

Marie-Claire Desrosiers

Director of Education

Leads Brit's Academy, managing curriculum, teachers, and ensuring students excel on national control exams.

Childcare Director

Francoise Saint-Louis

Director of Childcare

Manages the Nannies team and ensures every child receives individualized attention and emotional support.

👶 Nannies & Caregivers

32 Team Members

Our nannies provide 24/7 care at a 5:1 child-to-caregiver ratio. They're not just caregivers — they're family.

MJ
Marie-Josée
Senior Nanny
RC
Rose-Carline
Nanny
JM
Jean-Marie
Night Nanny
FL
Fabiola
Nanny
GL
Guerline
Nanny
+27
And 27 More
Dedicated Caregivers

📚 Education & Teachers

24 Team Members

Brit's Academy teachers are certified educators who prepare our children for national exams and successful futures.

PJ
Pierre-Jean
Math Teacher
MC
Marie-Claude
French Teacher
JB
Jean-Baptiste
Science Teacher
RL
Roseline
English Teacher
ST
Stephane
History Teacher
+19
And 19 More
Educators

🍳 Kitchen & Nutrition

12 Team Members

Three fresh meals every day, prepared with love. Our kitchen team ensures proper nutrition for growing children.

YL
Yolande
Head Chef
MR
Miriam
Cook
JN
Jeannette
Cook
+9
And 9 More
Kitchen Staff

🛡️ Security

18 Team Members

24/7 protection for our children. Our security team ensures Brit's Home remains the safest place in Grand Goâve.

WL
Wilson
Head of Security
EM
Emmanuel
Security Officer
JP
Jean-Pierre
Night Security
+15
And 15 More
Security Team

🏥 Medical & Health

8 Team Members

On-site clinic with nurses and visiting doctors. Regular checkups, vaccinations, and emergency care.

Dr
Dr. Louis
Physician
NJ
Nadège
Head Nurse
ML
Marlène
Nurse
+5
And 5 More
Medical Staff

🔧 Maintenance & Grounds

14 Team Members

Keeping our 6-acre campus running: electrical, plumbing, groundskeeping, vehicles, and infrastructure.

RC
Rodney
Head of Maintenance
PL
Pascal
Electrician
JC
Jacques
Driver
+11
And 11 More
Facilities Team

💼 Administration (Haiti)

10 Team Members

Finance, HR, procurement, and administrative support that keeps operations running smoothly.

GS
Gérard
Finance Manager
MF
Marie-France
HR Coordinator
JL
Jean-Luc
Procurement
+7
And 7 More
Admin Staff

The Worcester Team

Our Operations Center coordinates fundraising, donor relations, communications, and strategic planning.

SM

Sarah Mitchell

Development Director
JT

Jennifer Torres

Donor Relations
MK

Michael Kelly

Communications
LP

Laura Perkins

Events Coordinator
DB

David Brown

Finance
KR

Karen Rodriguez

Volunteer Coordinator
TN

Thomas Nguyen

IT & Systems
AJ

Amanda James

Office Manager

Join Our Team

We're always looking for dedicated individuals who share our passion for Haiti's children. Check our current openings or reach out to volunteer.

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