Who We Are
Roots of Development is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes community-led development.
We accompany local partners as they improve quality of life in their communities, and we advocate for aid efforts to center local knowledge, resources, and actions. Roots believes in a world in which communities decide their own future and lead their own development.
Board of Directors
Rudy Brioché, J.D.
Chairman
Vice President and Policy Counsel
Comcast Corporation
Brenda Huneycutt, PhD
Vice-Chair
Director, Global Regulatory Policy
Merck
Jenna Willits
Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer
Ivory and Bone Interiors
Karl Racine, J.D.
Director
Former Attorney General of D.C. and Partner at Hogan Lovells
Jean Francois Bauer
Secretary
International Development
The World Bank (retired)
Luc Castera
Director
Software Engineer & Entrepreneur
QuickNode; Bluejay Labs LLC
Gina Guillaume-Joseph, PhD
Director
Chief Innovation Officer
Eztera Digital Solutions
Staff
Chad Bissonnette
President & Co-founder
Charlie Estes
Strategic Initiatives & Communications Director
Louino Robillard
Program Advisor (Haiti)
Jessica Hsu
Research, Learning, and Advocacy
Beatrice Kibera
Finance Manager
Proud Pro-Bono Clients Of
Financial Overview
Roots of Development is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2007.
Transparency & Accountability
Our financials are independently audited by DunlapSLK PC and published each year, while our volunteer Board of Directors sets and exceeds the highest standards in governance. You can count on the highest standards when it comes to use and stewardship of your donations.
Reviewed & Accredited
When you donate to us you are placing your trust in an organization that is evaluated annually by numerous charitable reporting agencies. Roots of Development has earned GlobalGiving’s Top-Ranked Organization (2021-2024), GlobalGiving’s Efficient Organization (2021-2024), Candid/GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency Seal (2022-2024) and Gold Transparency Seal (2019-2021).
Annual Reports
Some of Our Generous Partners
“The need for effective, sustainable development in Haiti has never been greater. Roots of Development’s approach to development has sustainably improved the lives of tens of thousands of Haitians and has set a high bar for other organizations. That is why I support Roots and encourage you to do the same.”
– Rudy Brioché, Vice President and Policy Counsel for Comcast & Chairman of Roots of Development’s Board of Directors
