Paula Hyppolite, an artist driven by a desire to spark change, returned to Haiti in 1997 after 25 years in the United States. With a mission to use art for societal transformation, she co-founded the Jacmel Film Festival and led The Artists Institute of Jacmel for over a decade. Joining forces with her son, Sidney-Max, they launched Grown in Haiti to educate and empower their community through sustainable practices. Paula's dedication to integrating creativity and education continues to inspire a vision for a greener Haiti.