Jean H. Similien
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dynamic community leader with extensive experience at the Haitian Leadership Forum, specializing in civic engagement and policy initiatives. Successfully led teams to enhance community services for over 8,000 new citizens, showcasing exceptional conflict resolution skills. Multilingual proficiency enables effective collaboration on critical issues, including affordable housing and education. Committed to driving impactful change and fostering inclusive community development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Member
Democratic County Committee
06.2020 - Current
President
Haitian Leadership Forum (HLF)
09.2019 - Current
- Preside over the political meeting and policies that are affected us.
- Overseeing the activities, Collaborate with other Community Organizations to strengthen our communities.
Political Analyst
Radio Comedy 'Brase Lide'
11.2014 - Current
- 90.5 FM
Inspector
NYC Board of Election
11.2013 - Current
Community Developer Director
Progressive Community Center
05.2011 - Current
- Teaching the civics engagements to become US Citizen (over 6000 New US Citizens).
- Provide services, serve as a liaison to the community activities (Vote registration drive/masks/gloves/hands sanitizers/food and back to school supplies distributions during the Covid-19 pandemic).
- Volunteer at 'CUNY CITIZENSHIPNOW' with American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) for Citizens and Temporary Protection Status (TPS).
Union Delegate
Union Delegate Local 371, DC 37 Members
06.2007 - Current
- Solve conflict between management and workers.
- Hold union meeting to staff and negotiate procedures within tasks and standards in the sphere of collective bargaining policies.
Case Manager
HASA Center
Brooklyn, USA
09.1992 - 11.2022
- Provide social and financial services to individuals & families living with AIDS/HIV to weaken the homeless crisis and to support sustainable apartments/housing for our clients.
Professor
Life of Hope Non-Profit Organization
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Teaching the civics engagements to become US Citizen /Assisting in the developing the community needs for services such as skyrocketing of rent and affordable housing.
Former Candidate for NYC City Council 45th District
NYC City Council
Brooklyn, USA
09.2013 - 06.2019
- Enhanced economic development and job growth initiatives.
- Facilitated affordable housing initiatives to stabilize rent prices.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Trinity International Law School
09.2022
MA - POLITICAL SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
Brooklyn, NY06.2010
BA - ECONOMICS
QUEENS COLLEGE
06.2000
IMMIGRATION LAW AND TAXES LAW, NEW YORK PARALEGAL PROCEDURE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Manhattan, NY01.1994
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in French
- Fluent in Creole
- Fluent in Spanish
- Computer literate
- team leadership
References
Will be furnished upon request
Languages Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in French/Creole
- Fluent in Spanish
- Computer literate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Committee Member
Democratic County Committee
06.2020 - Current
President
Haitian Leadership Forum (HLF)
09.2019 - Current
Professor
Life of Hope Non-Profit Organization
02.2018 - 09.2021
Political Analyst
Radio Comedy 'Brase Lide'
11.2014 - Current
Inspector
NYC Board of Election
11.2013 - Current
Former Candidate for NYC City Council 45th District
NYC City Council
09.2013 - 06.2019
Community Developer Director
Progressive Community Center
05.2011 - Current
Union Delegate
Union Delegate Local 371, DC 37 Members
06.2007 - Current
Case Manager
HASA Center
09.1992 - 11.2022
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Trinity International Law School
MA - POLITICAL SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
BA - ECONOMICS
QUEENS COLLEGE
IMMIGRATION LAW AND TAXES LAW, NEW YORK PARALEGAL PROCEDURE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY