About Marc
Let’s Reach Your Goals Together
With 10+ years of work experience in finance, public policy and research across North America, Europe and the Caribbean, I am a global leader with a multidisciplinary background in education, finance, business and public administration. With outstanding rigor and kindness, strong familiarity with AI, my leadership is recognized through many awards.
Growing up in Haiti with less than 1% students attaining a university degree, I was determined to change the narrative – not just for myself, but for countless others like me.
As a Chevening scholar at LSE, I was inspired by Churchill’s words: “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.”
In response, I co-founded Maximax in 2016, a social enterprise helping students secure full scholarships to world-class universities. From 2016 to 2022, Maximax helped 50 mentees secure $1.5 million in scholarships at top universities, with 80% being first-generation college students.
At Harvard, where I earned a master’s degree in education policy, I amplified my impact by representing 14,000 graduate students on the Harvard Graduate Council. My peers recognised my dedication by electing me Class Marshal for the 2023-2024 cohort and nominating me for prestigious awards.
Looking ahead, I aim to help 1,000 Caribbean students secure $25 million in scholarships by 2030.
My Philosophy
Harnessing Your Potential
My philosophy centers on the power of partnership. I believe that true success is achieved through collaborative effort, where I act as a dedicated ally, providing expert guidance and unwavering support to help you realize your full potential. We work together, strategize together, and celebrate achievements together.
I believe in transformative growth. My approach is not just about achieving specific goals, but about fostering lasting change and empowering you with the tools and confidence to navigate future challenges independently. I’m passionate about unlocking potential and guiding individuals towards a more fulfilling and successful future.
My philosophy is also rooted in strategic action and results-driven mentorship. I combine a deep understanding of diverse fields with a personalized approach to help you define clear objectives, develop effective strategies, and execute with precision. I’m committed to providing the support and accountability necessary to achieve tangible outcomes.
Experience
Policy Analyst
Government of Canada
Canada (ESDC), Gatineau, QC, Canada
Since January 2023
- Contributed to the award-winning Treasury Board Submission for the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC), who won 131 million in grants for projects across Canada.
Executive Coordinator
National Public Health Institute of Quebec (INSPQ)
Quebec, QC, Canada
September 2019 – January 2023
- Advised the management team on strategic, complex and exceptional issues while coordinating the production of strategic reports (e.g., management reports, IT master plan), which led to two promotions within four years, from Advisor to Analyst to Executive Coordinator.
Deputy Chief of Service
Central Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
February 2017 – April 2018
- Designed economic models & papers published in the Central Bank’s Research Journal while overseeing a multimillion project portfolio. Wrote monthly inflation reports and quarterly reports on the monetary policy
Teaching Assistant
Political Science Dept.
Laval University, Quebec, Canada
January 2014 – June 2015
- Instructed students in course materials for Quantitative Methods (multivariate and regression analyses for research projects). Performed data collection and edited two papers for a professor for joint publications in academic journals
Financial Analyst
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
US Embassy, Haiti
March 2013 – August 2013
- Managed a $250 million project portfolio in Health and Education (Pillar C). Successfully completed strategic objectives and financial analysis for all aspects of program budgeting, reporting, internal controls, financial procedures development and implementation, and audit management. In 6 months, quickly became a Subject Matter Expert in financial management and provided financial policy guidance to USAID/Haiti, other US Agencies, the Government of Haiti and NGOs
Credentials
Master of Education, Education Policy & Analysis
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
June 2024
- Cross-registration at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) for Advanced Microeconomics (MIT 14.36/387)
- Honors: Class Marshal; Harvard Canada Scholar; Carter G. Woodson Awardee for Excellence in Education
Master of Science (MSc.) Political Science and Political Economy
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
November 2017
- The Chevening Scholar; LSE Volunteer of the Year nominee
Master of Arts, Public Affairs, Major: Public Finance
Laval University
June 2015
- Awarded the Organization of American States Scholarship
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Missouri Southern State University
December 2010
- Awarded the USAID Scholarship for Excellence in Accounting & Finance; Dean’s List
Awards & Accomplishments
- Representative of Harvard Graduate School of Education at the Harvard Graduate Council (HGC)
- Harvard Canada Scholarship recipient to Harvard University, 2023-2024 (US $50,000)
- Volunteering Award Recipient from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom
- Chevening Scholarship Award Recipient to LSE, 2015-2016 (US $50, 000)
- Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship Award Recipient, 2013-2015 (US $30,000)
- Exchange student at the Management Institute of University of Savoie in France in summer 2010
- USAID/HED Excellence in Accounting and Finance Award Recipient, 2008-2010 (US $35,000)
Harvard’24 | 2023-2024 Harvard Graduate Council Representative of Harvard Graduate School of Education | Strategist | Coach | Mentor | Founder of Maximax | Ex-Central Banker