David is an industry veteran with more than 20 years in the air medical field. David has been a Flight Paramedic, Clinical Educator, and Program Director for independent, non-profit, and University affiliated air medical services through out the United States. David has worked internationally doing fixed wing repatriations across the globe, as well as taking a lead role in the air medical evacuation of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St Croix after Hurricane Maria. David started with HAA as a volunteer flight crew member in 2014 and has returned many times over the years. David is a Past President of the International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics, has authored many articles, and lectured at industry conferences for many years. David holds a Bachelors Degree in Health Care Administration, is a Certified Medical Transport Executive, and is a Certified Flight Paramedic.
Our Team







Kelly Edwards - Clinical Operations Manager
Meet Kelly, Flight Paramedic / RN and Clinical Education Coordinator for Haiti Air Ambulance. Kelly joined HAA full time in November 2020 after multiple times volunteering with HAA since 2015. Prior to working at HAA, Kelly worked as a Flight Paramedic for 15 years in the United States and has a long career in emergency medical services as a clinician and educator. He also continues to work part time as a registered nurse in the emergency room of a community hospital back in the United States. Kelly has a passion for education and research, authoring several research studies, articles, and medical textbook chapters. In the past he also served as a Board Member and eventually as President of the International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics. Kelly holds a Masters in Public Health, a Bachelor of Arts n History, and A Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He enthusiastically took the opportunity to work full time at HAA because of the unique challenges and impact HAA makes to the citizens of Haiti.



Oberto Charles - Clinical Services Manager & Lead EMT
Oberto is the Lead Flight EMT for Haiti Air Ambulance, with four years of flight experience.
Oberto finished his classical studies in 2005 and studied accounting for two years. Just after the earthquake in 2010 Oberto worked as a translator with groups coming to provide aid. In 2012 he had the opportunity to become an EMT and began working at Hopital Bernard Mevs in the ER, Pediatrics, and ICU. Oberto has a certificate as an Xray Tech as well, and teaches classes with Impact Haiti.


Prime Ferdinand - Flight EMT
In the year 2000, Primè joined the first aid movement with the objective of helping others in case of an emergency.
In 2001 Primè served with the Haitian chapter of the Red-cross where he participated in different operations and training.
During the earthquake of January 12, 2010 Primè worked as medical staff to help as many patients as possible.
In 2011, St John Ambulance of Canada held a First Aid program which Primè attended, leading to becoming a volunteer instructor of the national Police with St John Ambulance.
In 2012 St John Ambulance program in Haiti chose Primè to supervise and train staff in different regions in Leogane with JOHANNITER INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE a German NGO.
Primè is an instructor at EMPACT HAITI
Starting in January 2016, Primè worked for HERO AMBULANCE, which is a top tier ambulance service in Haiti, until joining the HAA staff.




Patrick - Communications Specialist & Technology Systems Coordinator
Patrick joined HAA in November of 2020.
Other than enjoying working with a solid team, Patrick also enjoys long distance cycling, sailing, cooking, skateboarding and gaming.


Michelet Joseph - Communications Specialist & Media Relations Lead
Michelet, has a passion for communication. In fact, he studied Social Communication at the Faculty of Human Sciences of the State University of Haiti. He has great skills in customer service and marketing strategy. He is also a cultural journalist with a high interest in Haitian cultural artefact. He loves to help people and to be useful for others.


