Advisory Board

Isaac Kweku Otchere

Mr. ISAAC KWEKU OTCHERE, a traditional ruler (Omankrado of Gomoa Asempayim in the Central Region), founder and CEO of Regency Engineering and Construction Limited and Member of United Nations Global Compact is a graduate with Bsc Admin (Management Studies) form University of Cape Coast, Ghana

He served as a Committee Member for Millennium Excellency Award 2015; Isaac Kweku Otchere is not the perfect one but an individual, who is prepared to serve his entire life in service to mankind, especially, the most vulnerable.

Also in 2014, I represented my organization, AAWF-GH at the UN South-South Cooperation in Doha, Qatar, effectively contributing to panel discussions.

He has successfully established a humanitarian NGO, Action on African Women Foundation, Ghana in 2006. This NGO works with governments, rural communities and other multi-lateral institutions in the areas of human rights, poverty reduction and entrepreneurial/capacity building programmers.

Dr. Grace Karikari

Dr. Grace Karikari is a teaching assistant professor in the Master of Public Health program within the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Health Behavior from the Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health.

Dr. Karikari is a passionate advocate for holistic health and wellness. She has been a Certified Health Education Specialist since 2017. Prior to her academic appointment at the University of North Dakota, Dr. Karikari was the Global Health and Wellness Educator for the Indiana University Students’ Health Center, leading trainings on diverse wellness and global health educational topics for students and the university community. She is also the creator of the Thriving Generation with Dr. Gee’s YouTube and Podcast channels.

Evans Hokey

I am results-driven Programs Development and Management professional with over 7 years of experience in Programs Development and Administration. I have built a background in International Business and Programs Management portfolios. I have repeatedly and successfully organized Enactus Ghana National Competitions gathering over 7,000 student leaders while coordinating over 600 of their projects across the country in the capacity of a Programs Manager.

Evans Hokey received B.Sc. in Financial Accounting from University College of Management Studies Accra Ghana, an M.Sc. in International Business and Entrepreneurship from the Swiss Institute of Business and is currently the C.E.O of UG Consult a Consultancy firm specializing in management. A strong advocate of hands-on, inquiry-based learning, He involves himself in a variety of community service problem-solving, and technology-infused activities that provide him with opportunities to use his skills and knowledge to help others. 

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