Jean Jeudy

Jean Jeudy is an American politician serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Hillsborough 10 district which includes Ward 3 in Manchester. Born in Jérémie, Haiti, in 1958, he emigrated to the United States in 1983 and became a naturalized citizen in 1995. Inspired to serve his community following a back injury, he founded the Manchester Haitian Community Center and held leadership roles with the local United Way and public-access television. In 2005, he made history by becoming the first Haitian-American legislator in New Hampshire.