EXECUTIVE BOARD
François Emmanuel Cherestal, PharmD
PRESIDENT
François Emmanuel Cherestal earned his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Mercer University (Atlanta, GA) in 2015. Thus far in his career as a pharmacist, he has practiced in a variety of settings including community pharmacy, hospital systems and the biotech industry. He currently works in the pharmaceutical industry and serves as a Field Medical Director. In this current role, he is responsible for high-level scientific exchange with clinical experts throughout the nation. The information and instruction he provides, aides healthcare providers in making patient-centered best outcome decisions in real-time. François also supports initiatives in research, clinical development, medical education, health outcomes, patient advocacy, competitive intelligence and market access. His ultimate goal is to impact patient care on a global scale.
When he is not working, François enjoys traveling, watching sports, cycling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Moreover, he especially enjoys serving by mentoring younger people, providing community health screenings, and participating in medical mission trips to developing countries, including his homeland and first love, Haiti. François was born and raised in Haiti, and has seen first-hand the importance of medical education, resource access and patient empowerment. As President, he hopes to pay his blessings forward and to honor his community through service.
Melissa Charles, RN, MSN, FNP-C
VICE-PRESIDENT
Melissa Charles earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2012 and Masters of Science degree in Nursing in 2015 – both from Regis College. She has spent most of her nursing career in the home care and adult daycare setting. She developed an interest in corrections and now is currently a contracted Naphcare employee working full-time as a nurse practitioner in a local Boston jail. Since 2016, she has enjoyed providing exceptional care to pre-trial male detainees.
As a Haitian-American native herself, Melissa has demonstrated her dedication to HAMA with her participation within the health tour project. She contributes to curriculum building, and has been one of the lead presenters for youth education sessions. Melissa looks forward to continuing her participation with HAMA to push forward the mission to increase health literacy and health care outcomes of our Haitian –American communities.
Mike L. Moïse, CPA
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Mike L. Moïse is a Certified Public Accountant currently serving as an Associate Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting working in the biotechnology industry. Mike brings nearly seven years of experience in a broad range of industries and sectors, including life sciences, and manufacturing. Since beginning his career in Boston at Ernst & Young, LLP, Mike has been instrumental in providing his professional services, both externally and internally, to global, multinational companies - centered around financial statement audits and preparation, internal controls, operational accounting, business process reengineering, and reporting to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Additionally, through MLM CPA, PLLC, a boutique professional services firm, Mike provides education and advisory services - helping entrepreneurs, and nonprofits navigate challenging accounting, tax and compliance issues.
Prior to serving as HAMA’s Director of Finance, Mike has played a key role over the past two years in building the organization’s scholarship program. With deep experience working within the Haitian community, Mike’s aim is to ensure that the program, and the healthcare industry pipeline it will create, will be instrumental in equipping future leaders.
Mike is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he received a Bachelor’s in Resource Economics and a Master of Science in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.