experienced eczema and food allergies as babies. What finally helped them heal was returning to my traditional cooking and using food as medicine. I was taught how to cook traditional Haitian food before I was ten years old. Those skills my aunts and mom passed on to me, gave me the passion and confidence to prepare Haitian food that nourish me, my family and friends. I also hang on to the traditional teas used as medicine and nourishment when needed.

Today, I am dedicated to helping Caribbean, African, and other communities reconnect with their cultural foods to support better health, just as I did and continue to do for myself and my family.
As a Haitian-born, North Carolina–based dietitian, I understand how powerful our cultural foods are, but sometimes mistaken as unhealthy. Too many people believe they should give up the meals that comfort, nourish, and connect them to their roots when they encounter health issues. When prepared properly, traditional foods can be healthy and healing for you.

My last visit to Haiti was in 2018, when my family and I joined a group to explore the Citadelle Laferrière, one of the wonders of the Caribbean. As a college student, I studied abroad in England learning about history and art. I have also traveled to Egypt for a graduate Africana studies course, to Jordan and Israel on a church tour, and to St. Thomas for a friend’s wedding. I love experiencing new cultures, trying foods from around the world, and being around people from all walks of life.
My mission is simple:
To help people honor their cultural foods while improving their health and wellness, for a better, more fulfilled life.
I'll help you take back your health with the hidden knowledge from your culture. Are you ready?