Leadership
Claudie, and the family she raised.
The Foundation is led by Claudie Bayardelle, its Honorary Chair, together with her four children.
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Founding Inspiration & Honorary Chair
Claudie Bayardelle
A Haitian immigrant who devoted forty years to education, including more than twenty-five as an executive serving the inner-city communities of the Bronx. The inspiration for the Foundation, she serves as its Honorary Chair.
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Founder
Jeannette Bayardelle
Tony Award–nominated Broadway performer and writer, born and raised in the Bronx. The youngest daughter of Claudie and Dr. John Bayardelle.
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President
Anastasia Williams, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician and President of the Association of Black Women Physicians. A Cornell graduate and University of Virginia School of Medicine alumna, she received UVA’s 2024 Outstanding Medical Alumnus Award. The eldest daughter.
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Chief Executive Officer
Marie Butler, RN
A registered nurse and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline Telephone Triage Network Inc., which has provided nurse telephone triage services to health providers since 2007. The middle daughter.
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Treasurer
John Bayardelle II
Oversees the Foundation’s finances, compliance, and stewardship. The youngest child.