Bio

Ludmille Lyvert is an incoming PhD student in Education at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Originally from Haiti, she earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Université Quisqueya and completed a master’s degree in Women’s Studies at the University of Alabama in 2025 as a Fulbright Scholar.
With over five years of experience in education and non-profit work, Ludmille is committed to advancing equitable access to education and empowering communities through civic and human rights education. Her research focuses on the intersection of policy studies, program development, and civic and human rights education as a means to inspire social change, particularly in her home country, Haiti.

Honors & Awards

  • Recognition for Advancing Girls’ and Women’s Leadership, Fondation TOYA (2022)
  • Grantee, Haitian Education and Leadership Program (2014-2018)
  • Fulbright Grantee, Fulbright (2023-2025)

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Advisor, HELP Alumni Association (2025 - Present)
  • National Youth Activist for Generation Equality, UN Women (2021 - 2022)
  • Alumnus, Young Women Deliver (2023 - Present)
  • Secretary, International Students Association at UA (2024 - 2025)
  • President, Caribbean Students Association at UA (2024 - 2024)
  • Member, Triota (2024 - Present)

Education & Certifications

  • MA, University of Alabama, Women's Studies (2025)
  • BA, Université Quisqueya, Education (2021)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work

  • Research Volunteer, Global Girl Project (6/30/2024 - 9/30/2024)

    Conducted and analyzed interviews with 15+ global program facilitators to identify challenges and improvement opportunities, and presented key findings to the Global Girl Project leadership team.

    Location

    United Kingdom

  • Coordinator of Citizenship and Leadership Project, Haitian Education and Leadership Program (9/18/2017 - 6/30/2018)

    Designed and facilitated leadership and human rights workshops for 40 beneficiaries from marginalized communities in Haiti.

    Location

    Haiti

  • Coordinator of Matissant Project, Haitian Education and Leadership Program (9/30/2016 - 6/30/2017)

    Developed and implemented educational projects in gang-affected communities in Haiti, including leading local meetings and coordinating a team to support a high-risk public school in Martissant.

    Location

    Haiti

Contact

  • Academic
    lulyvert@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: Graduate School of Education Position: Graduate

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 3096

Links

Research Interests

  • Civic Education
  • Educational Policy
  • Gender Issues
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Race and Ethnicity

Work Experience

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama (8/14/2024 - 5/2/2025)

    Taught "Introduction to Women's Studies" to 60+ undergraduates, using lectures, discussions, and interactive activities to explore feminism, intersectionality, and gender issues.

    Location

    United States

  • Project Officer, Fondation TOYA (9/19/2019 - 8/31/2022)

    Led educational projects on women’s and disability rights, training stakeholders and supporting over 200 girls in conflict-affected communities across six departments.

    Location

    Haiti

  • Educational Support Assistant, La Petite Chenille (9/30/2018 - 8/31/2019)

    Supported teacher training, supervised instructional staff, monitored student progress, and provided specialized French instruction to children with learning disabilities.

    Location

    Haiti

  • Mathematics Teacher, Les Apprentis Sages (1/31/2017 - 12/31/2017)

    Taught math to children with learning disabilities, created individualized lesson plans, and contributed to collaborative educational planning.

    Location

    Haiti

  • Field Survey Agent for Educational Literacy Assessment, Universite Quisqueya (9/17/2018 - 10/31/2018)

    Assessed literacy levels in Haitian primary schools through surveys and classroom observations, and reported on teaching methods and student engagement.

    Location

    Haiti