The People
Behind the
Mission
A passionate, multi-disciplinary team united by a singular conviction — that every young person deserves a fair chance to discover and live their purpose.
Governance
Board of Directors
01
Prof. Alexander Dodoo
Board Chairman
Brings decades of institutional leadership spanning academia, governance, and civil society, providing Aequitas with strategic oversight and counsel.
02
Rev'd Akua Ofori-Boateng
Executive Director
Theologian, educator, and social entrepreneur with over 20 years in community development across West Africa and the United States.
03
Abdul Rahman Issah Dowuona
Board Member
Brings a background in strategic development and youth advocacy, helping shape long-term programme design and community outreach strategy.
04
Frimpomaa Ntiforo Agah
Board Member & Director of Programs
Bridges governance and operations — overseeing the full lifecycle of Aequitas programmes from design through impact assessment.
Operations
Management Team
01
James Oduro
Director of Programs
Former USAID officer with deep expertise in education systems and youth workforce development.
02
Priscilla Acheampong
Head of Partnerships
Builds strategic alliances with global donors, corporations, and faith institutions to scale our reach.
03
Emmanuel Darko
Chief Financial Officer
CPA with 15+ years in nonprofit finance, ensuring every dollar goes furthest for the communities we serve.
04
Nana Akua Boateng
Director of Impact & Research
PhD researcher specialising in measuring social return on investment and equity outcomes.
05
Michael Asante
Community Engagement Lead
Lived-experience leader who grew up in our scholarship programme and now leads grassroots mobilisation.
06
Abena Adjei
Communications Lead
Shapes Aequitas's voice and narrative — from campaign strategy to media relations — across all platforms.
Join Us
Be part of the
team that changes
lives.
We're always looking for passionate people — staff, volunteers, and board members — who want to make a real difference in the lives of Africa's youth.
10+
Core Staff
4
Board Members
50+
Volunteers