Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre (born in Chicago, Illinois) is a Washington DC-based painter, who is known for his contemporary and traditional Haitian paintings as well as international street murals, collage work, and portraiture. Jean-Pierre currently serves as an art instructor for City Arts DC and is the National Art Director for Young & Powerful for President Barack Obama. Jean Pierre is an adjunct professor at American University fine arts department. He is on the board of directors of Diaspora African Women's Network (DAWN).