Mayor Alix Desulme of North Miami will be recognized for his leadership in combating hate and fostering community resilience at the 2025 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in New Orleans from Dec. 2-4. The event, hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), will gather mayors, municipal leaders, and community stakeholders from across the continent to address rising antisemitic incidents.
Desulme, a Haitian-American educator and entrepreneur, was elected to serve another term as North Miami mayor on Dec. 3, 2024. He will receive the CAM Medal of Mayoral Honor alongside other distinguished leaders, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering.
“City leadership is critical in confronting antisemitism and promoting unity,” said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman. “Mayors like Alix Desulme are showing how local governments can take tangible action against hate while strengthening social cohesion.”
Desulme’s public service career is marked by historic firsts. In 2009, he became North Miami’s first Black City Clerk and the youngest Haitian-American in the United States to hold such a position. He was elected to the North Miami City Council in 2015 and served as Vice Mayor in 2016 before being appointed Mayor in December 2022. He earned a landslide re-election in 2019 and continues to be a trusted voice in the community.
In addition to his mayoral duties, Desulme is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University and an educational consultant. He holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, with research focused on reducing truancy in public charter schools. Through initiatives such as the NoMi Leaders in Training Program, Desulme has helped prepare the next generation of public servants while emphasizing civic engagement for youth.
The summit in New Orleans will feature keynote addresses, panels, interactive workshops, and cultural programming. Topics include “Antisemitism in North America Today,” “Governance Strategies in Divisive Times,” and “Leading From City Hall Against Antisemitism and Bias.” The program will also include presentations of the CAM Mayors of Courage Awards and other honors recognizing exceptional leadership in the fight against antisemitism.
Other confirmed speakers include New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno, Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, chair of CAM’s Mayors Advisory Board.
The summit aims to provide mayors with practical tools to counter hate, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen civic resilience through city-led initiatives.
