Sidney-Max Etienne

Founder & Director

Sidney-Max Etienne, a visionary regenerative farmer, community activist, and artist, founded 'Grown in Haiti' in 2014 alongside his mother, Paula Hyppolite, and partner, Yi Liu. Raised in Petite Goave, Sidney-Max's deep connection to Haitian nature began on his family's farm in Miragoane. After honing his skills in Visual Communications in New York City, he returned to Haiti, driven by a desire to empower his community and restore the land. At Grown in Haiti, Sidney-Max combines his artistic vision with regenerative agricultural practices to foster ecological and social resilience. His leadership is guided by the principle: Ayisyen Pou Ayiti (Haitians For Haiti).