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Yves Emilus, PhD Emigrated from Haiti in August 1992. He initially worked as dishwasher and a nursing assistant to meet his obligations. He attended Palm Beach Community in Lake Worth, Florida from 1995 to 1997, where he graduated with an A.A. degree in Pre-engineering and Mathematical Science. In Fall of 1997, he transferred to Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL and enrolled in a Secondary Education Mathematics program. During his first semester, a United States Navy recruiter came on campus and introduced him to the benefits offered by the service.

Working two jobs and going to school full time was overwhelming. Therefore, he dropped out of college and enrolled in the delay entry program in September 1997 and eventually joined the United States Navy on 20 January 1998. After the completion of basic training, he went on to study Gas Turbine System and Electrical technology. He graduated as an honor graduate and became a Gas Turbine System Electrical technician. In December 2005, he accomplished one of his goals, a bachelor's degree in General Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University. After 8 years, The United States Navy advanced him to Chief Petty Officer, the most exclusive fraternity of all the United States Armed Forces.

What was supposed to be a quick 4 years of service still continuing after 24 years because the United Navy allowed him both to serve and accomplish his personal goals. He obtained a Maters degree in Organizational Leadership and Effectiveness from Troy University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration specialized in Financial Management from Northcentral University. In 2013, the United States Navy promoted him to the grade of Ensign in the Limited Duty Officer program.