| WPD is made up of exceptional talented and dedicated leaders who has unique skill set, and a deep personal passion to our programs and the people we serve. |
| Philip Darko - Executive Director Philip overseas WPD's international programs, and also helps to coordinate an international research program with other partners. He has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 15 years and has served as a Program Engineer, Trainer and Teacher in many development organizations in Africa and the U.S. Philip holds Masters degree in Business Technologies from George Washington University, D.C. USA, and First Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Emmanuel Agyapong -Director of Health and Environment Programs Emmanuel brings his diverse academic backgrounds and field experience to achieving the mission of WPD. He holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Oklahoma, USA and a Master of Science degree from the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University in Sweden. He had his basic degree in Development Planning from the University of Science and Technology in Ghana. Emmanuel has years of experience working with NGOs in the USA in HIV/AIDS prevention programs and in the developing world in the area of health and environmental sustainability. He served for many years in the Ghana office of Friends of the Earth-International as the Africa Coordinator for the organization’s trade, environment and sustainability program. Pamela Smith - Program Officer Volunteer Pamela make research for funding for our new programs. She has served as a volunteer in many parts of the world including Peru in construction projects. Pamela received her BA in Education from the State University of New York College at Buffallo, Buffalo, NY., and her Masters Degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee. She also earned a Masters Degree in International Relations and Affairs from the Troy University, Troy, Alabama. Emelia Marfo-Sarbeng - Financial Officer Emelia is a licenced CPA., and she is the driving force behind WPD's financial analysis. She brings to the WPD team her experience in financial accounting from the International Accounting Consultancy of London. Emelia earned her BA in Marketing from the University of Science and Technology, Ghana and her MBA in Accounting from the Loyala College, Maryland, USA. Seth Ayeh - Technical Advisor, Ghana Seth Ayeh brings his expertise realism in the nonprofit field to enhance a world class delivering of our programs to help humanity. He has been in the management team of Human Development Focus in Ghana for almost 12 years. He holds Masters in Water and Sanitation Engineering from University of Surrey, UK. Thelma Boamah - Program Coordinator, USA Thelma provides assistance with programs to help fulfill the WPD mission. She has worked and volunteered with nonprofit organizations in the US and Ghana. She graduated with a BA in Africana Studies from New York University, where she studied abroad in Ghana and London and participated in international civic engagement programs. Joe Dadzie - Program Director, Ghana Joe Dadzie coordinates our programs to bring positive change to peoples life in Ghana. His prior managerial experience in rural development has helped our programs to reach many underserved communities. He hold Bachelors in Psychology from University of Ghana, and Public Administration from GIMPA. Martin Kwabena Asare- Kena - Senior Program Coordinator, Ghana Martin provides advance knowledge of and support for WPD programs among leaders, program managers at the international, regional, and country levels. Martin holds BBA Marketing from the Methodist University, Ghana and College Diploma in Community Development from the Rural Development College, Ghana. |
| Board of Directors Prof. Toby Cumberbatch, Electrical Engineering Dept. Cooper Union University, NY, USA Alexander Obeng, MPH - George Mason University, Health Director PAAAK Health Care Solutions, USA Dr. Awua Brobbey, Consultant, USA Erica Ankrah, Erica Ventures, USA/Ghana Irene Osei - Presidedent/CEO, Lifeline Health Care Inc., USA Philip Darko, Executive Director, WPD, USA/Ghana Joseph Dadzie, WPD/ VicDoris, Ghana |

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