Peggy Anim is the Founder and Executive Director of Hetty’s Brilliant Minds, a multi-site licensed early childhood education program serving families throughout New York’s Capital District. A dynamic and intentional leader, Peggy has successfully scaled her organization by building strong structural systems, high-performing teams, and deeply enriching learning environments.

Peggy’s multi-disciplinary background spans nursing, social work, case management, and foster care. This diverse experience in compliance-driven and highly regulated fields grants her a comprehensive understanding of community health, family advocacy, and multi-facility compliance. Her unique perspective allows her to view child development and organizational leadership through a holistic lens. She is a strong advocate for "Systems Theory" in early education, ensuring that administrative leadership, operational components, and family partnerships work seamlessly as one interconnected engine.

As Board Treasurer, Peggy leverages her extensive operational acumen to ensure meticulous financial oversight, strategic budget allocation, and sustainable organizational growth. Her life's work remains dedicated to continuous execution, vision building, and creating meaningful opportunities that empower families, educators, and the broader community.

Benjamin Offei is a leading Ghanaian agribusiness entrepreneur and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Agromonti Company Limited. Since establishing the Accra-based company in December 2008, he has guided it to become a prominent supplier of high-quality crop protection products, fertilizers, and technical advisory services, significantly supporting local smallholder farmers and bolstering Ghana’s agricultural supply chain.

Throughout his career, Mr. Offei has been a vocal advocate for modernizing the agricultural sector through strategic branding and digital innovation. As a mentor and frequent speaker for organizations like the Agrihouse Foundation, he actively encourages youth involvement in sustainable agriculture. His industry leadership and commitment to national food security earned him the prestigious CEO of the Year (Agrochemical Sector) title at the 10th Ghana CEO Excellence Awards in 2026.

Patricia Obo-Nai was appointed Chief Executive of Vodafone Ghana in April 2019, having served in other Directorship roles in the company including Technology Director, Director for Fixed Business/Customer Operations and Acting Director for Consumer Business. Her vision as Technology Director led to Vodafone being ranked number 1 twice in voice clarity and 3G+ speed during an independent survey on network quality by P3 Research, based in Germany.

Ms Obo-Nai is also a member of the Executive Women Network – a network of women leaders who provide mentorship and support for other women whilst driving advocacy on diverse female related issues. She has won several awards including Best Female Technology Director at the Ghana Telecom Awards 2012, Distinguished Alumni from the College of Engineering at KNUST 2017, Women in Red from Vodafone 2018 and recently, Officer of the Presec-Odadee Torch 2019 for her outstanding contribution to her high school.

Ms Obo-Nai holds a BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), an Executive MBA in Project Management from University of Ghana Business School and has executive education from Kellogg School of Management, London Business School, and INSEAD in France.

Maame Adjoa Thompson is an entrepreneur and business leader with over 12 years experience in the financial markets. She is currently the founder and Chief Executive of Savvy Securities, a broker dealer firm licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Bank of Ghana to trade financial assets including bonds, equities, mutual funds and currencies. Maame Adjoa also sits on the executive board of ACI Financial Markets Association Ghana where she serves in various capacities including Vice President and Chair of the Finance Working Committee. Her contribution to the association is mainly centered on providing strategic direction and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the executive board are achieved by prudently administering the financial resources of the association.
Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, she worked with GTBank Ghana in various treasury roles, including team lead for the fixed income desk, where she is notably credited with building a strong client portfolio with high profile fund and asset management companies, generating revenue in excess of USD30 Million in its first year of operation.
She is ACI Certified and holds a first class honours in Mathematics and Business Management from the University of Cape Coast and executive education from the China Europe International Business School. She is also pursuing a CFA Certification.
She is passionate about women empowerment and believes in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling and giving women an opportunity to lead and excel.

Ruth Seal is an international speaker, author, and transformational leader dedicated to driving spiritual renewal and social impact. As the President and Founder of Waiting Room Global, a faith-based global ministry, she has cultivated an international community centered on deeper biblical discipleship and spiritual growth, hosting major international events and revivals across multiple continents. She brings a strong operational foundation to her ministry, drawing from a professional background in project management and the private industry.

Under her leadership, Waiting Room Global has pioneered impactful spiritual development programs alongside a robust humanitarian mission. In the regions the ministry serves, it actively provides scholarships, health projects, and economic empowerment initiatives to underserved communities across Africa. Ruth brings a unique blend of strategic organizational leadership, global community building, and a deep commitment to sustainable humanitarian development to the board.

Francis Opai Tetteh is an accomplished Ghanaian agribusiness specialist, project development consultant, and diplomatic liaison with over three decades of leadership in economic development, poverty alleviation, and cross-border trade. Notably, he is the first Ghanaian appointed to the Board of Trustees and designated as the Country Representative for Ghana of the World Conference of Mayors Inc. (WCM), where he spearheads international twin-city collaborations, global trade, and tourism initiatives.

With more than 30 years of hands-on experience in agribusiness—particularly within Ghana’s cocoa production and trading industries—Mr. Tetteh leverages agricultural enterprise to stimulate rural economies and design sustainable development models. He serves as a project consultant for organizations like the Ashanti Biographical Society and is an emerging migration and development governance scholar at the University of Ghana. A dedicated public speaker and local governance advocate, Mr. Tetteh brings extensive expertise in global partnership building, grassroots empowerment, and socio-economic strategy to the Advisory Board.

Elizabeth Okechukwu serves as the Board Secretary, bringing a unique blend of analytical precision, strategic execution, and advanced communication skills to the organization's governance. With a professional background rooted in product management, Elizabeth excels at aligning cross-functional stakeholder priorities, driving execution, and translating complex organizational visions into clear, actionable roadmaps. Her data-driven approach and agile mindset ensure that board operations remain organized, efficient, and forward-looking.

Elizabeth holds a degree in English Language & Literature, a foundation that deeply informs her executive capabilities. This background provides her with an exceptional eye for detail, comprehensive record-keeping, and an advanced command of communication—critical traits for overseeing institutional memory, drafting resolutions, and ensuring immaculate corporate records. By merging the narrative clarity of a classical humanities background with the operational rigorousness of tech-sector product delivery, Elizabeth provides the board with robust administrative stewardship and a highly collaborative framework for strategic oversight.

Andrews Lartey is an accomplished media executive, digital strategist, and creative entrepreneur with extensive experience in communication frameworks, content distribution, and brand management across West Africa. He is the Founder and CEO of Gospel 360 Africa, Ghana’s premier multi-platform digital hub dedicated to gospel journalism, digital music promotion, and high-scale event coverage.

Affectionately known across the creative arts sector as "Sir Andy," he has spent over a decade leading digital transformation initiatives within the African media ecosystem. His work bridges the gap between traditional media production and next-generation streaming technologies, positioning African creative talent for global market visibility. Beyond content creation, Andy is a sought-after corporate communications consultant and public relations advisor, lending his expertise to both established media institutions and independent digital agencies.

Andy brings to the Board deep expertise in digital marketing, cross-regional public relations, and operational leadership. He holds a deep commitment to leveraging technology and structured media assets to drive community empowerment, cultural enrichment, and sustainable organizational growth across the continent.

Rev. Mrs. Veronica Laate is a highly respected spiritual leader, educator, and seasoned administrator with decades of impactful ministry and leadership experience. She serves on the Advisory Board, bringing invaluable expertise in organizational governance, community development, mentorship, and strategic leadership.

Currently, Rev. Laate serves as the Senior Pastor of the Amrahia branch of the RCC ministry network, where she oversees pastoral care, structural growth, and community outreach operations. Demonstrating a strong capability for macro-level governance, she is also the Women’s Ministry Leader for the entire national and global RCC ministry network, strategically empowering thousands of women through leadership development, socio-economic initiatives, and spiritual guidance.

Affectionately known as Mama Vero, her multi-faceted background bridges spiritual mentorship with executive oversight. She is a recognized authority on relationship counseling, youth development, and family empowerment. Her extensive career includes pioneering extensive fellowship programs and relationship conferences that focus on holistic individual development and self-awareness.

Rev. Laate’s deep commitment to building sustainable community frameworks, coupled with her proven track record of managing nationwide corporate church ministries, makes her a vital asset to our Advisory Board’s mission.

With over 16 years of leadership experience in banking and financial services across more than 30 African countries, Jacqueline has built a solid track record in driving digital transformation, agency banking, financial inclusion, and strategic partnerships. She has held several senior roles within the Ecobank Group, most recently serving as Head of Agency Banking, where she expanded the network by over 300% and delivered significant revenue growth.

Earlier in her career, she managed key strategic partnerships and product deployments, including pioneering projects such as the launch of Ghana’s first mobile money service, MTN Mobile Money, and the expansion of Visa, Mastercard, and e-Zwich networks nationwide. Her expertise spans banking operations, business strategy, risk and compliance, and talent development.

Jacqueline also serves as a Non-Executive Director of the Financial Inclusion Forum Africa and an Advisory Board Member of IFED Global, contributing her insights to advancing inclusive finance across the continent.