Marie Nadine Pierre

A dedicated and experienced academic professional with a strong background in Anthropology, Folklore, and Philosophy. Proven track record in research, teaching, and academic service. Committed to advancing the understanding of Haitian culture, Rastafarianism, and contributing to the field of social thought. Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, developing and leading courses, and presenting findings at professional conferences. Recognized for academic achievements and contributions to the study of Haitian folklore and migration. Reliable and flexible, consistently aligned with institutional goals and student needs.

A dedicated and experienced academic professional with a strong background in Anthropology, Folklore, and Philosophy. Proven track record in research, teaching, and academic service. Committed to advancing the understanding of Haitian culture, RastafarI lifestyle, and contributing to the field of social thought. Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, developing and leading courses, and presenting findings at professional conferences. Recognized for academic achievements and contributions to the study of Haitian folklore and migration.

Caribbean Studies, the Certificate, University of Miami, 1994 & 1995.

IRB Certification to work with Human Subjects. The University of Miami.2001

Certificate in Haitian Creole/Kreyol. Florida International University. 1998

Masters in Composting. Compost Program. LES Ecology Center. 2023

• The Hurricane Center, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1997-08-01, 1998-05-01, Assisted the Director of the Center in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of the experience of Haitians in Miami with domestic violence during Natural disasters- namely hurricanes., Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects., Contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocols and arrange interviews., Performed literature reviews, fieldwork, and experimental research to ensure the accuracy of results., Interpreted results from fieldwork research., Presented findings at professional conferences.
• Center for Haitian Studies, The University of Miami, Miami, FL, 2001-05-01, 2001-08-01, Performed Literature reviews about HIV/AIDS acquisition for Haitian Youths in Miami and South Florida at large., Assisted with the design of research studies to meet project objectives., Maintained accurate records of all fieldwork activities including notes, photographs, and audio recordings., Participated in training sessions about best practices for conducting fieldwork safely and effectively., Prepared reports on findings from field research activities.

• Chronology of Haitian Anthropology
• Race, Haitian Anthropology, and Folklore & Folklife
• Folkloristics and the Study of Folklore and Folklife
• Haitian Migration and Cultural Retentions
• Black Popular Culture and Haitian Immigrants in the U.S.
• Gender, Migration, and Haitian Culture

• "Lanmou Selavie/Love is Life: Progressive Love Styles for Gender Equality" Haitian Studies Association, New York, New York, 2024-10-12
• Twa Kabes: Anchor baby, Green Card baby, Miracle baby., Haitian Studies Association, Atlanta, GA, 2023-10-05
• Equal Opportunity Hip Hop, Caribbean Studies Association Annual Meeting, Havana, Cuba, 2001-01-01
• Nan Ginen Nou Soti: Blackness and Female-ness in the Haitian Folklore and Folklife Movement during the 1920s and 1930s., Caribbean Women Writers and Scholars, Grenada, West Indies, 2001-01-01
• Dawtas of Zion: Gender and Nationalism within RastafarI, Caribbean Studies Association Meeting, St. Marteen, West Indies, 2000-01-01
• Suzanne Comhaire-Sylvain: A Case for Recovering Haitian Women Ethnographers, Haitian Studies Association, West Palm Beach, FL, 2000-01-01
• Voodoo Migrations: Ethnicity and Race Within RastafarI, Caribbean Studies Association, Saint Lucia, West Indies, 1999-01-01
• Nou Tout Se Pitit Manman Dlo: Folklore and Memory in the Making of Haitian Female Identity in the United States, Modern American Writers Association, Maryland, USA, 1999-01-01
• Meeting My Blackness in the Field: A Comparative Study of Social Science Methodological Approaches in Haitian Women Ethnography, Haitian Studies Association, Atlanta, GA, 1999-01-01
• Respondent for Panel on Ethnicity and Identity in the Black Community in Miami for the May Conference of the African New World Studies., Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1998-01-01
• Sociology of Feminist Theory and RastafarI: A Comparative Discourse, Women's Studies Association Conference Meeting, Florida International University, Miami, 1998-01-01
• A Comparative Study of "An Nou Koze" The Haitian Radio Program about Domestic Violence in the Haitian Community in Miami, Haitian Studies Association, Port-au-Prince, Ayiti, Caribbean, 1998-01-01

• Student Work Presentation and Forum, The E.G.S., Saas-Fee, Switzerland, 2001-01-01, Sought Students who were willing to present their works-in-progress to an audience of locals and E.G.S. folks., Prepared a program., Secured a Venue., Organized the presentations.
• Haitian Studies Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Co-Organizer, 1999-01-01, Helped to find hotels and general administration.
• Caribbean Women Writers Association Meeting, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1998-01-01, Volunteer to help attendees locate presentations., Other tasks.

• F.L.A.S. (Foreign Language and Area Studies Scholarship), Florida International University, 1998-01-01
• Fontaine Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, 1993-01-01, 1996-01-01
• Louise Patterson Award for Academic Achievement, U.C. Berkeley, 1990-01-01
• Graduate Minority Fellowship, University of California at Berkeley, 1990-01-01, 1992-01-01
• Voting Student Member School of Social Science, Hampshire College, 1986-01-01, 1987-01-01