Charles K. Manu, PhD

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President

Dr. Charles K. Manu obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Walden University in Minnesota, United States. He currently works for Department on Disability Administration in Washington, DC in the Service Coordination Division. Prior to this position, he worked for Department of Mental Health, now Dept. of Behavioral Health, in Washington, DC.

His educational attainments include Masters in Public Health (MPH) from University of New Hampshire, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University. Dr. Manu is passionate about health promotion activities and delivery in underserved communities and has conducted research projects in South Bend, IN, Exeter, NH, and Ghana, W/A. His goal is to provide community health education globally, one community at a time.

Sampson Addo, MSc

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Vice President

Mr. Sampson Addo is a result-oriented Policy/Project/Business/Research Analyst with more than 15 years of experience identifying, planning, developing and implementing successful and sustainable business and developmental projects using excellent problem-solving skills and extensive business development experience. His most recent employments include Research Development Officer with University of Ghana, Legon, Director of Operations, African Connections, Ghana LTD, and Management Consultants, Continental Consultants, Ghana LTD. Mr. Addo holds Master of Science Administration from the University of Ghana, Legon, and Bachelor of Arts from Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.

Kwabena Yamoah, MD

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Board Member

Dr. Kwabena Yamoah obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, United States. He is currently pursuing his Diagnostic Radiology residency training at the University of Maryland Medical Center. His dedication to academic excellence and community service during his college and medical education afforded him the Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar, Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Service Awards. As a budding radiologist, Kwabena is passionate about improving access to medical imaging in developing countries with the aim of optimizing patient care.

Ivy Opoku-Nti, MPH

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Board Member

As a Health Educator, Mrs Ivy Opoku-Nti is passionate about empowering and equipping people with the knowledge and tools to make holistic lifestyle changes. Currently, she works for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the Employee Wellness Department. Prior to this position, she worked as a Cancer Information Specialist for the National Cancer Institute, where she gained insight and appreciation for the importance of cancer education and prevention.

Ivy completed her Masters in Public Health (MPH) with emphasis on Health Education and Promotion in May 2009 from Lehman College in NY, and a Bachelors in Health Sciences and Women Studies from Stony Brook University in NY. She also holds a National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice