Leadership

Leadership Council

Fr. Dominic Obour

Fr. Dominic Obour

Founder and President - HFEG & LGF

From the humble village of Babianiha in Ghana, where scarcity often shaped life and dreams were fragile, Fr. Dominic Obour emerged as a beacon of hope. As a child, he witnessed brilliant young minds forced to abandon education—not for lack of talent, but for lack of opportunity, guidance, and support. …

Linda Mortenson

Linda Mortenson

Chief Financial Officer and Fundraising

Linda Mortenson was a Managing Director at Oppenheimer Capital where she worked for fifteen years as an Equity Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager. She oversaw the investment management of client portfolios totaling $10 billion and was instrumental in the growth of that business. Prior to that she worked at the …

Regina Suki Moran

Regina Suki Moran

Treasurer and Finances

Regina “Suki” Moran serves as the National Head of Wealth Planning Manager at Citi Wealth Management.

She is a highly skilled financial services expert with more than 28 years of experience in leadership, management, and client-facing positions in Wealth Management, Private Banking, and Institutional Banking for Fortune 500 companies. She …

Adam Jones

Adam Jones

Director of Development - Fundraising and Publicity

Adam is an Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley, where he helps advise clients on financial transactions including Mergers & Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts, and capital raises. He previously served as an officer in the United States Navy in Japan, Iraq, the Pentagon and White House.

Outside of work, Adam is a …

Lisa Ackerman

Lisa Ackerman

Executive Advisor

Lisa holds the position of Executive Advisor and also serves as the Chair of the Scholarship Selection Committee at HFEG.

Lisa Ackerman currently serves as the Executive Director of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture and heritage, particularly among Italian Americans. Every year, the …

Laura Salmeron

Laura Salmeron

Fundraising Lead/Director

Director of Fundraising

Laura R. Salmerón serves as the Director of Fundraising for Hope for Education Ghana, carrying into the mission a rare blend of professional excellence, spiritual depth, and a heartfelt commitment to educational justice. With more than three decades of leadership in global organizations, Laura brings seasoned expertise …

Learn Ghana Foundation (LGF) Stewardship Team

Johnson Adu-Yeboah

Johnson Adu-Yeboah

Vice President, Co-Chair Fundraising Team and Financial Reporting

Adu-Yeboah serves as the distinguished Vice President of the Learn Ghana Foundation (LGF) and co-chair of its Fundraising Committee. His leadership extends beyond strategy and oversight— he is part of the joint team of the scholarship committee of both HFEG and LGF, ensuring that the mission of empowering young scholars …

Augustine A. Akidam

Augustine A. Akidam

LGF Council of Advisors

Akidam is the Country Director of HFEG in Ghana and is responsible for managing our finances, including making various disbursements and payments to the schools our scholars attend.

Akidam is currently the Assistant Principal in charge of academics at Notre Dame Girls High School. He graduated from Bagabaga Training College …

Abigail Addai

Abigail Addai

Fundraising Team Secretary & Accra Enclave Representative

Miss Addai serves as the Secretary of our Fundraising Committee and is a key member of the joint scholarship committee of HFEG and our LGF partners. She also represents us as the official envoy to our student enclave in Accra, ensuring close connection, support, and engagement within the capital’s vibrant …

George Adjei Bediako

George Adjei Bediako

Secretary and Communications Lead

George Adjei Bediako

George Adjei Bediako is a dedicated architect of impact, serving as the Board Secretary of the Learn Ghana Foundation. With a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from the University of Education, Winneba, he blends analytical rigor with a passion for meaningful change, ensuring that every …

Yvonne Addo

Yvonne Addo

HFEG Liaison, Alumni Outreach & Cape Coast Enclave Coordinator

Yvonne Addo brings deep passion and experience in education to her roles within Learn Ghana Foundation (LGF) and Hope for Education Ghana (HFEG), USA. She began as Liaison Officer between the Scholarship Board and OLA College of Education beneficiaries, building strong relationships and ensuring smooth scholarship coordination.

Now serving as …

Anthony Kuu-Inle

Anthony Kuu-Inle

Chief Strategic Planning Advisor and Fundraising Team

Anthony Kuu-Inle serves as Chief Strategic Planning Advisor and Nonprofit Filing Expert at Learn Ghana Foundation (LGF), where he shapes strategic initiatives, strengthens fundraising efforts, and ensures transparent, accountable processes. With his deep expertise in community engagement, documentation, and program management, he helps LGF turn vision into lasting impact for …

Elizabeth Delali Tenyo

Elizabeth Delali Tenyo

Treasurer, Deputy Beneficiary Outreach and Tertiary Educational Institutions.

Ms. Tenyo brings heart, insight, and unwavering devotion to her role as Treasurer of the Learn Ghana Foundation (LGF). More than a steward of numbers, she is a steward of hope—leading LGF’s educational institutions outreach and serving as deputy coordinator for beneficiary mentorship. Through her gentle strength and attentive guidance, …

Linda Twenewaa

Linda Twenewaa

Past Beneficiaries’ Representative & Deputy Coordinator, LGF Alumni Network

Linda Twenewaa is an inspiring education professional whose devotion to nurturing young minds is matched by her quiet strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment to service. A proud alumna of OLA College of Education, she majored in Early Childhood Education and later advanced her training with a Bachelor of Education in …

Sherifa Yussif

Sherifa Yussif

Executive Legal Advisor of LGF & Beneficiary Outreach Lead (Mentorship)

Sherifa Yussif is a lawyer of exceptional clarity and purpose, whose professional practice spans the dynamic world of corporate law. With a rich background in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions, she brings both finesse and depth to every endeavor. As the Executive Legal Advisor of LGF, she …

Paul Danquah

Paul Danquah

Co-Chair of LGF's Fundraising Team

Paul Danquah, cochair of the Learn Ghana Foundation fundraising committee, carries in his heart the story of countless young dreamers. Born and raised in Bamiri in the Techiman Municipality, he grew up in a community where the promise of education was often dimmed by financial hardship. He watched friends, neighbors, …

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