
People Directory
At Nkabom, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a team of educators, researchers, community leaders, and changemakers, each bringing unique skills and lived experiences to our work. What connects us is a shared commitment to empowering youth and building stronger, more sustainable agri-food and nutrition systems in Ghana. Together, we learn from each other, support each other, and grow together as we work to create lasting change.
Daniel Okyere Tweneboah
Program & Entrepreneurship Lead, Association of Ghana Industries
otdaniel [at] agighana.org (otdaniel[at]agighana[dot]org)
Kafui Amoafo
Education and Access & Success Pillars Lead, Association of Ghana Industries
kamoafo [at] agighana.org (kamoafo[at]agighana[dot]org)
Johnson Opoku-Boateng
M & E Lead, Association of Ghana Industries
joboateng [at] agighana.org (joboateng[at]agighana[dot]org)
Humphrey Jojo Quayson
Networking Lead, Association of Ghana Industries
jquayson [at] agighana.org (jquayson[at]agighana[dot]org)
Nathaniel Quarcoopome
Finance Lead, Association of Ghana Industries
nquarcoopome [at] agighana.org (nquarcoopome[at]agighana[dot]org)
Marie Antoinette Kosiba
Communications Lead, Association of Ghana Industries
makosiba [at] agighana.org (makosiba[at]agighana[dot]org)
Prof. Angela Owusu Ansah
Program Lead & Entrepreneurship Pillar Co-lead, Ashesi University
aowusuansah [at] ashesi.edu.gh (aowusuansah[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Dr. Theodora Aryee
Education Pillar Co-lead, Ashesi University
taryee [at] ashesi.edu.gh (taryee[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
William Ohene Annoh
Education Pillar Co-lead, Ashesi University
william.annoh [at] ashesi.edu.gh (william[dot]annoh[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Dr. Millicent Awuku
Access and Success Pillar Co-Lead, Ashesi University
mawuku [at] ashesi.edu.gh (mawuku[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Jessica Boifio
Entrepreneurship Pillar Co-lead, Ashesi University
jboifio [at] ashesi.edu.gh (jboifio[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Rose Akudugu
Finance Lead, Ashesi University
rakudugu [at] ashesi.edu.gh (rakudugu[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Ebenezer Gwumah Buckman
Communications Lead, Ashesi University
egbuckman [at] ashesi.edu.gh (egbuckman[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Gideon Hosu-Porbley
M&E Lead, Ashesi University
gporbley [at] ashesi.edu.gh (gporbley[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Dr. Anthony Spio
Networking Rep., Ashesi University
aspio [at] ashesi.edu.gh (aspio[at]ashesi[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Ms. Dhailly Araba Arkorful
M& E Lead, Koforidua Technical University
da.arkorful [at] ktu.edu.gh (da[dot]arkorful[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233(0)240 272 514
Dr. Vida Opoku Edusei
Education Pillar Lead, Koforidua Technical University
edusei.vida [at] ktu.edu.gh (edusei[dot]vida[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233(0)208 232 092
Dr. Emmanuel Gamor
Communications & Networking Lead, Koforidua Technical University
egamor [at] ktu.edu.gh (egamor[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233(0)266 660 085
Mr. Ryan Osei-Asibey Kusi
Access and Success Pillar Lead, Koforidua Technical University
ryan.kusi [at] ktu.edu.gh (ryan[dot]kusi[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233(0)548 018 354
Mr. William Odoom
Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead, Koforidua Technical University
odoom.william [at] ktu.edu.gh (odoom[dot]william[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233(0)245 889 282
Rev. Prince Baffour Ofori
Finance Lead, Koforidua Technical University
prince.baffour [at] ktu.edu.gh (prince[dot]baffour[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233(0)244 032 942
Prof. John Owusu
Program Lead, Koforidua Technical University
john.owusu [at] ktu.edu.gh (john[dot]owusu[at]ktu[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233(0)200 044 258
Prof. William Otoo Ellis
Principal investigator, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
elliswo [at] yahoo.com (elliswo[at]yahoo[dot]com)
+233 208 174 482
+233 533 359 544
Prof. Kofi Ohene Owusu-Daaku
Deputy Principal Investigator & Access and success Pillar Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
k.owusudaaku [at] gmail.com (k[dot]owusudaaku[at]gmail[dot]com)
+233 244 669 718
+233 205 637 545Dr. Abena Achiaa Boakye
Education Pillar Co-Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
abenaboakye13 [at] gmail.com (abenaboakye13[at]gmail[dot]com)
+233 244 826 613
+233 506 160 969Prof. (Mrs.) Ibok Nsa Oduro
Education Pillar Co-Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
iquomma [at] yahoo.com (iquomma[at]yahoo[dot]com)
inoduro.sci [at] knust.edu.gh (inoduro[dot]sci[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 267 119 834+233 209 161 90Prof. Wilberforce Achiaw Owusu-Ansah
Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
woansah [at] gmail.com (woansah[at]gmail[dot]com)
+233 241 076 524Dr. Charles Yaw Oduro
M & E Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
cyoduro.cap [at] knust.edu.gh (cyoduro[dot]cap[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 201 376 089
+233 557 281 751Mr. Yaw Nimoh-Baffour
Finance Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
baffour [at] knust.edu.gh (baffour[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 205 078 334Mr. Emmanuel Ebo Ocran
Finance Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
ocranwhiter [at] gmail.com (ocranwhiter[at]gmail[dot]com)
+233 244 972 286Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Debrah
Communications Lead, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
emmanuel.debrah [at] knust.edu.gh (emmanuel[dot]debrah[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 202 668 413
+233 207 487 841TBD
Networking Rep, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Charlotte Adjanor-Doku, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
cadjanor-doku [at] knust.edu.gh (cadjanor-doku[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh) / charlottead8 [at] yahoo.com (charlottead8[at]yahoo[dot]com)
+233555023755
Prof. Robert Aidoo
Project Team, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
badubob [at] yahoo.co.uk (badubob[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk)
+233244544929
Prof. Reginald Adjetey Annan
Project Team, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
reggie [at] imtf.org (reggie[at]imtf[dot]org)/rannan.cos [at] knust.edu.gh (rannan[dot]cos[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+2332011237169
Prof. (Mrs.) Faustina Dufie Wireko-Manu
Project Team, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
fdbaah [at] yahoo.com (fdbaah[at]yahoo[dot]com) / fdwireko-manu.cos [at] knust.edu.gh (fdwireko-manu[dot]cos[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 322494670 / +233-207010712
Mr. Samuel Kweku Nyarko Arhinful
Program Associate, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
samuel.arhinful [at] knust.edu.gh (samuel[dot]arhinful[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233544928183
Mr. Kwabena Ofosu Owusu-Daaku
Program Associate, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
k.ofosu.owusudaaku [at] gmail.com (k[dot]ofosu[dot]owusudaaku[at]gmail[dot]com)
+233249388690
Ms. Ekua Lois Baah-Ennumh
Program Associate, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
lois.baahennumh [at] knust.edu.gh (lois[dot]baahennumh[at]knust[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233206134712
Emelia Ayipio Asamoah
Head, Workforce Development, Mastercard Foundation
Marie Dannie Vanderpuye
Program Lead - Education & Skills, Mastercard Foundation
Joselyn Appiah
Country Finance Lead, Mastercard Foundation
Dr. Nii Addy
Associate Director (Africa Outreach), McGill University
nii.addy [at] mcgill.ca (nii[dot]addy[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Mandana Bassiri
Director of Finance and Administration, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
mandana.bassiri [at] mcgill.ca (mandana[dot]bassiri[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Nabil Beitinjaneh
Faculty Lecturer, Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
nabil.beitinjaneh [at] mcgill.ca (nabil[dot]beitinjaneh[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Priscilla Boadi
Partners Liaison & Office Assistant, Secretariat to the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University
priscilla.boadi [at] mcgill.ca (priscilla[dot]boadi[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Pierre Brunache Jr.
Director, Secretariat to the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University
pierre.brunache [at] mcgill.ca (pierre[dot]brunache[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Dr. Nadège Firsova
Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and International Education, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
nadege.firsova [at] mcgill.ca (nadege[dot]firsova[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Sanjith Gopalakrishnan
Director, Assistant Professor, Operations Management, Sustainable Growth Initiative, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
sanjith.gopalakrishnan [at] mcgill.ca (sanjith[dot]gopalakrishnan[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Marija Djekic-Ivankovic
Research Associate, School of Population & Global Health, McGill University
marija.ivankovic [at] mcgill.ca (marija[dot]ivankovic[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
ashley.jiang [at] mcgill.ca (subject: SGI) (Ashley Jiang)
Program Officer, Sustainable Growth Initiative, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
ashley.jiang [at] mcgill.ca (ashley[dot]jiang[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Suzana Kafadar de Rodriguez
Associate Director, Finance and Reporting, Secretariat to the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University
suzana.rodriguez [at] mcgill.ca (suzana[dot]rodriguez[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Dr. Charles Larson
Adjunct Professor, School of Population and Global Health, McGill University
charles.larson [at] mcgill.ca (charles[dot]larson[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Caroline LeBlond
Associate Director, Sustainable Growth Intiative, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
caroline.leblond [at] mcgill.ca (caroline[dot]leblond[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Alejandro Gutiérrez López
Assist. Prof. (CAS), Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
alejandro.gutierrezlopez [at] mcgill.ca (alejandro[dot]gutierrezlopez[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Dr. Grace Marquis
Associate Professor, School of Human Nutrition, McGill University
grace.marquis [at] mcgill.ca (grace[dot]marquis[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Valerie Ndiweni
Associate Director, Administration & Operations, Secretariat to the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University
valerie.ndiweni [at] mcgill.ca (valerie[dot]ndiweni[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Inna Popova
Director, Director, Partnerships and Industry Engagement, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
inna.popova [at] mcgill.ca (inna[dot]popova[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Julie Ricard
Assist. Prof. (CAS), Academic Director, Management and Entrepreneurship, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
julie.ricard [at] mcgill.ca (julie[dot]ricard[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Dr. Benjamin Simpson
Professor, Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University
benjamin.simpson [at] mcgill.ca (benjamin[dot]simpson[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Dr. Carola Weil
Dean of Continuing Studies, School of Continuing Studies, Assoc. Prof. (CAS)/Assoc. Member, Political Science, McGill University
carola.weil [at] mcgill.ca (carola[dot]weil[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Leigh Yetter
Executive Director, Strategic Integration, McGill University
leigh.yetter [at] mcgill.ca (leigh[dot]yetter[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson
Program Lead, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
enyarko-sampson [at] uesd.edu.gh (enyarko-sampson[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 425 5530Prof. Edward Wiafe Debrah
Access and Success Pillar Lead, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
ewdebrah [at] uesd.edu.gh (ewdebrah[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 20 060 0799Mary Abena Agyepong
Project Administrator, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
maagyepong [at] uesd.edu.gh (maagyepong[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233 24 675 7635
Prof. Anthony Amoah
Academic and Research Rep., University of Environment and Sustainable Development
aamoah [at] uesd.edu.gh (aamoah[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 422 7988Shine Francis Gbedemah (Dr)
Academic and Research Rep., University of Environment and Sustainable Development
sfgbedemah [at] uesd.edu.gh (sfgbedemah[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233 50 788 4757
Richard Amfo-Otu (Dr)
Education Pillar Lead, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
ramfo-otu [at] uesd.edu.gh (ramfo-otu[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 333 1041Christian Larbi Ayisi (Dr)
Project Lead, Aquaculture Technology, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
aclarbi [at] uesd.edu.gh (aclarbi[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 745 8357Stella Eunice Nyarko (Dr)
Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
esnyarko [at] uesd.edu.gh (esnyarko[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 681 2588Samuel Joe Acquah (Dr)
Project Team Member, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
sjacquah [at] uesd.edu.gh (sjacquah[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 456 0309Grace Ama Boamah (Dr)
Project Team Member, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
gaampong [at] uesd.edu.gh (gaampong[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 25 792 9377Ishmael Lente (Dr)
Project Team Member, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
ilente [at] uesd.edu.gh (ilente[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 410 5770Andrews Kofi Taayeli (Dr)
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
aktaayeli [at] uesd.edu.gh (aktaayeli[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 20 821 0227Rose Nandara Faanu
Project Team Member, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
rnandara [at] uesd.edu.gh (rnandara[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
Mobile: +233 24 218 474Julius Akuamoa Oware
Project Accountant, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
jaoware [at] uesd.edu.gh (jaoware[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 20 940 9940Grace Ama Ampong
Project Secretary, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
gaampong [at] uesd.edu.gh (gaampong[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 498 1973Gifty Blorkey Teye
Project Procurement and Logistics Manager, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
tgblorkey [at] uesd.edu.gh (tgblorkey[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 410 5701Daniel Ofori-Mintah
Project Stakeholder Engagement Officer, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
dofori-mintah [at] uesd.edu.gh (dofori-mintah[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 313 1733Barbara Mary Yakubu
Communications Officer, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
bmyakubu [at] uesd.edu.gh (bmyakubu[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 217 0914Ebenezer Ababio Tetteh
Digital Media and IT Systems Admin, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
eababio [at] uesd.edu.gh (eababio[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233 24 440 5186
Rita Adwoa Boateng
Project Team Member, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
raboateng [at] uesd.edu.gh (raboateng[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 145 0519Akosua Agyakomah Mireku
Project Admin Support Staff, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
aamireku [at] uesd.edu.gh (aamireku[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233 50 339 7409
Juliet Yeboah Asante
Project Admin Support Staff, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
jyasante [at] uesd.edu.gh (jyasante[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)+233 24 371 5825
Patrice Dzontoh
Project Admin Support Staff, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
pdzontoh [at] uesd.edu.gh (pdzontoh[at]uesd[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 438 4102
Prof. George Acheampong
Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead, University of Ghana
geoacheampong [at] ug.edu.gh (geoacheampong[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 208 776 486Ms. Gloria Addae
Collaborative Admin Manager, University of Ghana
gaddae [at] ug.edu.gh (gaddae[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233540816571
Prof. Richmond Aryeetey
Program Lead
Nkabom Collaborative, University of Ghana
raryeetey [at] ug.edu.gh (raryeetey[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 261 128 506Dr. Hayford Ayerakwa
Education Pillar Lead, University of Ghana
hayerakwa [at] ug.edu.gh (hayerakwa[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 243 135 822Mr. Boateng Bannerman
M & E Lead, University of Ghana
bbannerman [at] ug.edu.gh (bbannerman[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 238 110Dr. Fidelia Dake
Access and Success Pillar Lead, University of Ghana
fadake [at] ug.edu.gh (fadake[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 982 194Mr. Harrison Oyie
Finance Lead, University of Ghana
hoyie [at] ug.edu.gh (hoyie[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 227 383Prof. Abena Yeboah-Banin
Communications Lead, University of Ghana
ayeboah-banin [at] ug.edu.gh (ayeboah-banin[at]ug[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 244 528 086
Prof. Frank Baiden
Principal Investigator, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
fbaiden [at] uhas.edu.gh (fbaiden[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 204 591 181Emeritus Prof. Fred Binka
Pillar Lead, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
fred.binka [at] gmail.com (fred[dot]binka[at]gmail[dot]com)
+233 208 131 031
Prof. Francis Zotor
Pillar Lead, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
fbzotor [at] uhas.edu.gh (fbzotor[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 123 6389Prof. Paul Amuna
Pillar Lead, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
pamuna [at] uhas.edu.gh (pamuna[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 26 718 1800Dr. Faith Agbozo
Program Lead, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
faagbozo [at] uhas.edu.gh (faagbozo[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 55 870 8686
Dr. Phyllis Addo
Program Lead, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
addophyllis [at] uhas.edu.gh (addophyllis[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 488 4274Dr. Isaac Agbemafle
Program Lead, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
Iagbemafle [at] gmail.com (Iagbemafle[at]gmail[dot]com)
+1 (401) 580-7180
Dr. Wisdom Axame
Project Manager, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
wkaxame [at] uhas.edu.gh (wkaxame[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 54 323 2506
Mr. Bismark Donkor
Assistant Project Manager, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
bsdonkor [at] uhas.edu.gh (bsdonkor[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 24 987 5738
Mr. Anthony Delali Owusu-Adjah
Finance Officer, The University of Health and Allied Sciences
adadjah [at] uhas.edu.gh (adadjah[at]uhas[dot]edu[dot]gh)
+233 26 834 7712