WILLIAM L. BALAN-GAUBERT is a Haitian-born writer, historian, and philosopher who has studied in Haiti, France, and the United States. A former scholar-in-residence and lecturer at the University of Chicago, he has written extensively on Haitian history, political thought, Vodou as ethical life, and the geopolitics of empire. His work is informed by a lifelong commitment to critical thinking, intellectual clarity, and the pursuit of justice for Haiti and its people. He also has a keen interest in theatre and the theatricality of politics.
Bio as of 11/2026