Emmanuel
Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics from the Centre de Techniques de Planification et d’Economie Appliquée, Haiti & Master’s Degree in Public Health at Aix Marseille University, France
Placement: Division of Global Health Equity/Division of Pharmacoepidemiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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Emmanuel’s passion for improving healthcare systems, and core skills in research design, impact measurement, data analysis, and system-level thinking make him a valuable contributor to the US healthcare industry.
Emmanuel has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics from the Centre de Techniques de Planification et d’Economie Appliquée, one of the top universities in his home country of Haiti. His professional experience includes eight years in research design, program evaluation, performance monitoring, and translating data into insights that inform healthcare strategy and policy decisions. Emmanuel has shown a strong interest in his continued professional growth, pursuing different certificates in Global Health Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Health at Aix Marseille University in France.
Emmanuel moved to the US with his family in 2024 due to the political instability of his home country. As a professional, his first goal was to use his competencies and skills to serve this new country, but certain barriers made this challenging. His experience reflects a broader challenge faced by many globally trained professionals; valuable expertise often goes underutilized due to structural barriers rather than a lack of skill. He states that his biggest barriers were the language and cultural differences, lack of networks, not having his credentials recognized, and a fear of not having the right skills or experiences for the US workplace. Emmanuel says,
“I felt alone in this journey until I heard about ABN, which is a great opportunity to have the necessary support to face the obstacles in integrating into the market.”
Emmanuel learned about ABN from a friend who suggested he would be a good fit for the Fellowship. Through ABN, Emmanuel gained access to structured career advising, professional readiness support, and a pathway that bridges global experience with US workforce expectations. He has now been selected to work in the Division of Global Health Equity/Division of Pharmacoepidemiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Emmanuel says,
“It is a great opportunity to enhance my skills by supporting the operational, financial, and compliance aspects of various research projects, and ensuring they meet institutional and federal regulations.”
In this role, he contributes to managing grant applications, budgets, and funding reports and tracking project timelines, expenses, and deliverables.
Emmanuel speaks for all program participants when he expresses his gratitude for this opportunity, saying,
“With the great support from ABN, the fear disappeared. We felt ready to work anywhere, and we have the necessary support to face any challenges.”
With continued support from employer partners and funders, ABN can scale pathways like Emmanuel’s—unlocking global talent and strengthening the US healthcare workforce.
We envision a day when the skills of immigrant professionals are highly valued and they can use their past experiences to build their careers, support their families, and make meaningful contributions to our society.
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