Dr. Elna Poulard is a faith-driven leader, educator, and transformational speaker dedicated to empowering women and youth to walk boldly in purpose, healing, and leadership. A native of Haiti with over 35 years of lived and professional experience across New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Dr. Elna brings a powerful blend of academic excellence and real-life resilience. She holds doctoral degrees in Special Education and Psychology, along with advanced studies in business and global management. Her work spans education systems, juvenile justice, foster care, and community-based youth development, giving her a unique and deeply informed perspective on the challenges facing today’s families and communities.

But beyond her credentials, Dr. Elna’s impact is rooted in her story. Having overcome personal experiences of abuse and adversity, she now uses her voice to bring light to the realities many women silently endure, offering not just awareness, but healing, restoration, and hope. Through her faith, she has transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a vessel of encouragement for women navigating their own journeys toward wholeness. As the leader behind Family Support Circle, Inc., Dr. Elna has dedicated her life to educating, mentoring, and equipping the next generation while creating safe, supportive environments for growth. Her work focuses on helping women rise into leadership, build sustainable futures, and walk confidently in their God-given identity.