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ADANU (GHANA)

Richard-Adanu-Ghana

Richard experienced many difficulties throughout his childhood, and his passion and mission is to give other children in his country the opportunities he fought so hard for during the early years of his life. He believes in the power of collaboration, hard work and education to change the world – one village at a time.

Richard Yinkah

Executive Director

Angelbert-Adanu-Ghana

DJ loves to have fun while achieving high quality results. He is inspired by the team’s friendship, unity and passion to help others in need. DJ is passionate about empowering the people in his community to help one another.

Angelbert “DJ” Ankah

Director, Construction

Jerry-Ghana-Adanu

Jerry John Kotoka is our Coordinator for Projects and Volunteers. Adanu's work is much more about the communities we serve with the sweet twine of volunteers offering their support and motivation. Taking interest in developing in others is the inspiration that holds the line between Hope and Hopelessnes.

Jerry John Kotoka

Coordinator, Projects & Volunteers

Faustina-Adanu-Ghana

Faustina is spirited about fostering an enabling environment where young people especially girls and women can have equal access to opportunities through quality education and skills training.

Faustina Sika

Outreach / Digital Coordinator

Emmanuel-Ghana-Adanu

Emmanuel is very generous and humble, and is always willing to serve others in any way possible. He has a passion for alleviating the suffering of the rural poor in his country, and has dedicated his life to that work. He is also a very careful and responsible driver – safely transporting the Adanu team and our many volunteers between locations while completing our work.

Emmanuel Awlime

Transport Officer

FRIENDS OF ADANU (USA)

Connie-Currier-NA

Connie Currier’s first experience in Ghana was as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1982-1984 in Mem, B/A Region (now Bono East) near Atebubu. Over the last 40 years she has traveled to Ghana many times – serving as a consultant on public health projects and leading study abroad programs for Michigan State University.

Connie Currier

VP, Outreach

Don-Davis-NA

Don Davis has been invested in the Adanu experience since his first trip to Ghana in 2013. Since then, he's travelled to Ghana multiple times and continues to support the organization with his leadershipm, IT decision-making, and technology skills. Don has served on the Friends of Adanu board for several years.

Donald Davis

VP, Technology

Miriam-Halsey-NA

Miriam first visited Ghana in 2018 and quickly became invested in the communities and projects. She is impressed by the work being done by Adanu and is honored to be a part of making their vision and impact thrive.

Miriam Halsey

VP, Grants

Miranda-Leurquin-NA

Miranda Leurquin

President

Todd-Lotzer-NA

Todd Lotzer first visited Ghana with Adanu in 2013 and was touched by the people of Ghana as well as the mission and vision of Adanu. Since that time, both he and his family have been working with Adanu to ensure their vision is accomplished successfully with the same principles that drew Todd to the organization in the first place.

Todd Lotzer

VP, Strategic Development

Michael-Ly-NA

Michael is CEO of Reconciled & Co-Founder of Humnly. He is a speaker, business coach & accounting professional.

Michael Ly

Treasurer / Secretary

Chloe-Yang-NA

Chloe Yang

Student Board Member

Sophy-Yang-NA

Sophy Yang

VP, Outreach