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Mackenson Noel

Mackenson Noel (born December 8, 1984, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti) is a Haitian humanitarian leader, nonprofit executive, poet, and community advocate. He is the President, Co-Founder, and Executive Director of Immortal Family Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on family empowerment, leadership development, and community resilience. He is also the founder of Noel Immortal Services, a consulting firm providing organizational development and leadership training.

Noel has participated in humanitarian and community initiatives across Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, and the United States. His work has included disaster response support, youth mentorship, and nonprofit leadership.

Early life and education

Noel was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Jean Sauveur Noel of Léogâne and Jocelyne Calixte of Kenscoff.[1]

He completed his secondary education at Lycée Anténor Firmin in 2004. He later pursued studies in business administration at Université Quisqueya and Université de Port-au-Prince.[1]

Noel joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 13.[2]

He later relocated to the United States, where he earned a degree in Human Services from Brigham Young University–Idaho**.[3]

His degree program is associated with the Human Development Department at Brigham Young University–Idaho.[4]

In 2026 he began a Master of Business Administration program at Western Governors University.[5]

Career

Nonprofit and consulting work

Noel has worked in nonprofit leadership, community outreach, and organizational development. He founded Noel Immortal Services, a consulting firm that provides leadership training and organizational development support.

He also serves as President and Executive Director of Immortal Family Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on family empowerment and leadership development.[6]

His professional experience has included work in areas such as youth services, behavioral support programs, community education initiatives, and nonprofit leadership training.

Literary work

Noel has been involved in Haitian literary and cultural initiatives. He was a founding member of the Groupe de Jeunes de Carrefour-Feuilles en Action (GJCA), a youth organization promoting literature and cultural engagement.

In 2013 he published the poetry collection *Cris!* through Éditions Edilivre.[7]

The collection explores themes of identity, resilience, spirituality, and social observation.

Noel is also listed among Haitian literary contributors on the Caribbean literature portal Potomitan.[8]

He later contributed the Haiti section (pages 297–299) of the book A Global Testimony: Sixty Different Countries, One Powerful Message, edited by Katarina Jambresic and Kristie Alldredge.

Humanitarian work

Noel has participated in humanitarian and disaster-response initiatives in Haiti and the Caribbean.

Following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, he participated in efforts to support displaced individuals through community resource coordination and employment assistance.

During the 2021 Haiti earthquake, he participated in leadership efforts coordinating the distribution of humanitarian supplies such as food, water, and shelter materials.[9]

Church leaders involved in humanitarian efforts in Haiti have also been documented by the official newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[10]

Church service

Noel served a full-time mission in Haiti beginning in December 2006 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[11]

He has held various leadership responsibilities within the Church, including administrative service in regional church programs.[12]

Awards and recognition

In 2021 Noel was recognized among the Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) laureates by Junior Chamber International Haiti in the category of humanitarian leadership.

The TOYP program recognizes young leaders worldwide for professional achievement and community service.


Personal life

Noel married Kathlie V. Noel in 2009 and is the father of daughters. He has stated that family life has played an important role in shaping his leadership and humanitarian work.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, watching films, and participating in outdoor activities.

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  2. "Caribbean Newsroom". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. Nelson, Rett. "41-year-old Haitian man graduating from BYU-Idaho after 11-year journey of sacrifice and service". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. "Human Development Graduation Programs". BYU–Idaho. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  5. "MBA Program". Western Governors University. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  6. "Immortal Family Inc". Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  7. "Cris!". Eyrolles. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  8. "Mackenson Noel". Potomitan. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  9. "Faith empowers us to do things that seem impossible to us: How the Church is responding to Haiti earthquake crisis". LDS Living. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  10. "Local Church Leaders Helped Haitians Through Tragedy". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  11. "Port-au-Prince Haiti Mission Records". Mission.net. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  12. "Conference du pieu de Port-au-Prince Haiti". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2026. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

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