A Visual Autobiography

From Haiti
to Here in the USA

A Story of Survival, Service, and Purpose

"My name is Gloria Devolliere."

I was born in Haiti, raised by a loving family, and shaped by every challenge life placed in front of me. My journey has taken me across countries, careers, and experiences that transformed me into the woman I am today. This is the story of resilience, service, growth, and purpose.

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Chapter 02Roots

My Childhood

I was born in Haiti in a big family. Growing up surrounded by family taught me resilience, gratitude, faith, and the importance of helping others. Even though life wasn't always easy, those early years gave me the strength that would guide me for the rest of my life.

Born in Haiti
Raised in a Big Family
Dreaming of a Better Future
Gloria as a little girl in Haiti
Childhood portrait of Gloria

"Family was my first lesson in love."

Childhood memories with sibling
Chapter 03Crossing Oceans
Graduation
School
New beginning

A New Beginning

My family moved to the United States during my teenage years. Suddenly everything was different — a new country, a new language, a new culture, and a completely new way of life. Those changes were difficult, but they taught me perseverance. I stayed focused, graduated from high school, and later earned my Associate of Arts degree.

Haiti
United States
Learning English
High School Graduation
Associate Degree
Chapter 04Service

The Calling — Two Uniforms

Gloria in U.S. Army uniform, name tape Devolliere
Dialysis technician scrubs

After earning my degree, I wasn't sure what career path to follow. Nursing required many more years of school, and I needed to begin working. My sister, who is a nurse, encouraged me to earn my CCHT certification. I took her advice, and once I began working with dialysis patients, I discovered a passion for caring for others.

While working as a dialysis technician, I also joined the military. I deployed overseas and experienced situations that challenged me physically and mentally. The military taught me leadership, discipline, teamwork, and how to remain calm under pressure.

Whether wearing medical scrubs or a military uniform, my purpose remained the same: helping people when they needed someone the most.

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Two uniforms. One mission: show up when people are vulnerable and don't flinch.
Deployment
Dialysis clinic
Gloria smiling in uniform with fellow soldiers
Chapter 05Growth

Education & Career

Learning has always been an important part of my journey. Today I am continuing my education by pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. Every new class represents another investment in my future.

Professionally, my experiences in healthcare and military service have strengthened my leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. I continue working toward becoming the best version of myself.

Gloria as an ADN nursing student in scrubs
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Bachelor of Arts

Public Relations — in progress

02

Associate Degree

Associate of Arts

03

CCHT

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

04

Military Service

United States Army — Deployed

05

Leadership

Discipline · Teamwork · Composure

06

Professional Growth

Always becoming.

Chapter 06Joy
Gloria's big family celebration
Travel
Family
Happy moments

Family & Life

When I am not working or studying, I enjoy traveling, listening to music, and watching horror movies. But my favorite title is Auntie. My nieces are my greatest source of happiness and inspiration. They remind me every day why hard work, kindness, and perseverance truly matter.

MusicTravelHorror MoviesFamilyAuntieMy Nieces
Chapter 07Becoming

My Future

My journey is still being written. My goals are to continue growing, complete my bachelor's degree, build a family of my own, continue learning, and keep becoming a better version of myself. Every challenge I have overcome has prepared me for the future I am creating.

Goal · 01

Graduate

Complete my Bachelor of Arts.

Goal · 02

Build My Family

A home filled with love.

Goal · 03

Continue Learning

Curiosity is a lifelong companion.

Goal · 04

Professional Success

Lead with purpose.

Goal · 05

Personal Growth

Become her, every single day.

Goal · 06

Serve Others

The mission never ends.

— Fin —

I left Haiti as a teenager with nothing but my family and hope.

Now I have a diploma, a degree, a license, a deployment, and a future I'm still building.

Haiti taught me how to survive.

America taught me how to serve.

My nieces remind me why it all matters.

Thank you for taking the time to experience my story.

— Gloria Devolliere