Rotary Club of Chicago’s Post

Herode Metellus is a finance and project management professional with a deep passion for nonprofit development, peacebuilding, and creating lasting social impact. Originally from Haiti, he is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago as a Rotary Global Scholar, specializing in International Development and Global Conflict Studies. After completing his degree, he aims to work in the peace and development sector, supporting communities affected by conflict, insecurity, and inequality. Before relocating to the United States, Herode served as a Project Cost Controller for Compassion International Haiti, where he managed humanitarian development project budgets that advanced sustainable change in vulnerable communities across the country. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University Notre Dame of Haiti.  Herode is also an active and passionate member of the Rotaract Club of Pétion-Ville within Rotary District 7020. Since joining the Rotaract movement in 2016, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership through roles such as: Club President (2019–2020) Club Community Service Chair (2020–2021) Club International Service Chair (2021–2022) Club Youth Services Chair (2022–2023) District Disaster Relief Chair (2022–2023) District International Service Chair (2023–2024) District Project Chair (2024–2025) In recognition of his dedication and service, he has been elected District Rotaract Representative for the 2026–2027 Rotary term. In this role, he will oversee and support 42 Rotaract clubs across 10 Caribbean countries and territories, including Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, Turks and Caicos, and Anguilla. Herode expanded his international experience in 2024 as a scholar through the Rotary New Generations Service Exchange Program in India, where he spent two months fostering cross-cultural understanding and strengthening international collaboration. His life and leadership are guided by a steadfast commitment to building a more inclusive, peaceful, and empowered global community.