Team

How the 11th Department is Organized

The 11th Department combines a governance structure (to ensure accountability), an executive team (to manage daily operations), and a community-led decision process (to ensure priorities come from members).

Members use the 11th Department platform to collaborate within Diaspora Regions, Haiti’s Departments, and Sector Groups—where ideas are discussed and initiatives are shaped into projects.

Governance and Leadership

Board of Directors

The Board provides governance and oversight to ensure the organization remains mission-aligned, responsible, and accountable.

Executive Office

The Executive Office manages the day-to-day work of the organization and the platform. This team may include full-time and part-time staff, interns, and volunteers. Key responsibilities include:

  1. Managing organizational operations and administration
  2. Maintaining and improving the platform and member tools
  3. Coordinating project support and implementation logistics
  4. Working with regional leadership to move approved initiatives forward
  5. Supporting members through guidance, communication, and services

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee provides expert insight and guidance to strengthen strategy, partnerships, and informed decision-making. Advisors may come from business, nonprofits, government, academia, technical fields, Friends of Haiti, and the broader community.

Decision-Making Structure

Governing Committee

The Governing Committee helps coordinate decision-making across the organization. It includes the Executive Director and the Chair of each Diaspora Region, ensuring regional priorities are represented and aligned with platform-wide execution.

Diaspora Regions and Haiti’s Departments

Regional leadership helps organize members locally, coordinate initiatives, and support sector group collaboration.

Sector Groups (where decisions begin)

Most discussions, proposals, and recommendations start within Sector Groups (e.g., Agriculture, Education, Health, etc.) inside each region and within Haiti’s departments. Sector Groups surface needs, develop solutions, and propose initiatives.

How Decisions Move From Ideas to Projects

  • Members discuss needs and propose solutions inside a Sector Group
  • Sector recommendations move to regional leadership for alignment and prioritization
  • Approved priorities move through the Governing Committee for coordination
  • The Executive Office supports execution—helping organize resources, partnerships, and implementation steps
  • Progress is communicated back to members through updates and reporting

This structure is designed to keep decisions community-driven, while ensuring projects are supported through organized leadership and accountable operations.

The 11th Department Organizational Structure

The 11th Department Organizational Structure

Leadership & Operations

Leadership & Operations — The Board provides governance and oversight. The Executive Office runs daily operations, manages the platform, and supports coordination for approved initiatives across Diaspora Regions and Haiti’s Departments.

Board of Directors and Executive Office