Doumafis Lafontan

Lafontant grew up in Pòtoprens, Ayiti (Port-au-Prince, Haiti). He is a system analyst who has been taught and inspired by some of the world’s leading change agents, e.g., Brown, R. G. Jr., MBA; Brat, R., Ph.D.; Ferrer, B., Ph.D.; Stedman, J., Ph.D.; King, M.; Karuku, J.; Newport, G.; Samareign et al. He leads, educates, and empowers his team to communicate better than none. He exemplifies integrity, vivacity, and resourcefulness in every detail of his personal, professional, and daily life. Four words, from Lafontant, a person can count on are, Learning; Interactive; Fun; and Experiential (L.I.F.E.). He is the founder of Z Gallery, formerly Gallery Basquiat of Boston, and owner of six-sided design, an innovative art canvas; author of Krik? Krak! Dèyè mòn gen mòn, and After the dust settles the next practices for the transformation of Haiti; contributing writer to Potomitan.info, Tanbou.com, and Progress in Community Health Partnerships; and journalist. He possesses a Master of Leadership, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California (USC); a Certificate in Management of Community-Based Organizations, Tufts University; and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Springfield College. Lafontant lives and resides in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the proud father of Gabriel and Ita.

Click on the following link to view the TAT curriculum unit designed by Doumafis Introducing Nubia – Dumas Lafontant 2022.