Core Team

Demeter Russafov
Country Director

Born in Bulgaria, Demeter holds a B.A. and B.S. in Environmental Planning and Fine Art from University of North Carolina, M.A. in Education from Endicott College, and a postgraduate professional certificate in Humanitarian Project Management from BioForce, France. Passionate about environmental and social entrepreneurship innovation, and empowering diverse teams to reach their full potential.

B.A. in Business Management from ESIG (Geneva-Switzerland), M.A. in marketing management from Centre Philip Kotler. Richard has a long and significant experience in commercial and development project management with institutions such as PSI-Haiti, CARE-Haiti, Chemonics International, Coca-Cola, and the French oil company Total, where he proved strategic and operational management has no secrets for him. Rational, rigorous, and organized, Richard is a professional leader driving the organization to realize targeted and relevant actions with accountability to both funders and community since 2018.

Sara Wolf
Education Advisor

A graduate of Harvard School of Education (M.Ed.) and Haverford College (B.S.), Sara has been the driving force behind AMURT’s innovative education initiatives since 2009. She has led a team of educators in creating the Lekòl Vivan methodology, focusing on child-centered participative modalities of teaching appropriate for the Haitian context and promoting Kreyòl culture and language.

Gaston has been with AMURT since 2014, and is responsible for the administrative and financial structure set in place to ensure transparent and systematic decision-making and accountability of all projects and funds which we manage. A certified accountant, Gaston brings to the team an impeccable attention to detail, thoroughness and long experience in management and accounting. Under his leadership all of AMURT’s audits and financial reports have gotten high marks for accountability and efficient resource management.

With an M.S. in Ecological Biodiversity from University of Montpellier (UM-2), France, James brings to the team not only extensive practical knowledge of ecosystem management, but also experience managing environmental and result-oriented large scale projects. He is the designer and manager of our coastal mangrove restoration program focused on protecting and regenerating the endangered mangrove areas in his native Anse Rouge.

Marie-Anette has been the team leader of our women’s Self-Help Group field trainers since 2006. An experienced and passionate community leader active in women’s rights and local development projects, she is committed to improving the leadership and livelihood of women in the 60 villages we work with.

One of the original founders of the biggest grassroots peasants’ movement, Moveman Payzan Papayii (MPP), Manno has led AMURT’s community organization and capacity building programs for 15 years. An experienced and dynamic communicator and trainer, his strength lies in efficiently boiling down complex ideas and patiently helping solve conflicts in an inclusive and participatory manner.