OUR BOARD

Chairperson

Deweh serves as the Chairperson for GPFA and has been on the Board of GPFA since 2012. She is a Counsellor-at-Law of the Supreme Court Bar of Liberia and the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Before that, she served as President of Liberia's Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia. She has been actively involved in advocacy campaigns to protect and promote the rights of women and children in Liberia.

Co-Chairperson

Dr. Macauley is a Physician and Public Health Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in Clinical and Public Health Practice. She has worked in different technical leadership and management roles at JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Liberia Ministry of Health (MOH), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Macauley holds a Medical Degree (MD) from the A. M. Dogliotti College of Medicine, University of Liberia (UL), and a Masters of Public Health degree (MPH) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America (USA).

Founder and President

A 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Leymah is the Founder and President of GPFA and GPFA-USA. Leymah is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, and women’s rights advocate. Her leadership of the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace played a pivotal role in ending Liberia’s civil war and is chronicled in her memoir, “Mighty Be Our Powers,” and in the documentary, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.”

Member in Charge of Infrastructure

Jay has served on the GPFA board since 2012. He is an Independent Corporate Information Communication Technology professional with over 30 years of experience. He is the Business Development and ITSM Consultant at the Liberia Telecommunications Corporation. He strongly advocates for human rights, women's empowerment, peace and security, and equal opportunities in ICT.

Member in Charge of Grant Proposal Writing

Sara has been on the Board since 2015. She is currently the Director of Administration & HR at Orange Liberia. Before that, she worked as a Strategy Business Analyst at Total Lubrifiants and served on the executive management team. She previously worked as a licensed Stockbroker/ Financial Advisor and Partner in the USA. Sara is a humanitarian and activist for women and children.

Member in Charge of Administration

Seweah is a retired Human Resource Manager. She graduated from the University of Liberia with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and obtained a certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Connecticut. Before the civil uprising in Liberia, she worked at the National Bank of Liberia for 15 years. Upon her return to Liberia, she started a retail business, which she managed for 6 years.

Member in Charge of Finance

Abigail has served on the GPFA board since 2016. She is an entrepreneur and a certified public accountant, and she is currently co-owner/ Managing Director of Edgail Recycling Inc. After obtaining her degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, she joined Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC). Abigail takes great pride in working in a sector predominantly occupied by men.

Member in Charge of Media/Communications

Bai is experienced in journalism, social media marketing, content creation, and publication writing. He is the Managing Director of Daily Observer Corps.

Member, Infrastructure

Kouty has served on the GPFA board since 2014. He has considerable experience in marketing, lobbying, and operations management at Eli Lilly and Company. Kouty earned his BA in Political Science and a Master’s in Business Administration from Butler University. A noted athlete, Kouty represented Liberia in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. He is involved with many humanitarian and philanthropic societies.

Member in Charge of Fundraising (Liberian Helping Liberians)

Fatu has served on the GPFA Board since 2013. She is an entrepreneur and the general manager of the Liberia Woodwork Construction & Trading Corporation- a Liberian owned family business that has been in existence since 1988. The Liberia Woodwork Construction & Trading Corporation currently offers free training and internships to young people in the field of carpentry.

Member

Monie brings a wealth of experience in the public, private and academic sectors. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of San Diego. In 2017, he was awarded the Doctor of Humanities by the United Methodist University. Monie is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the IBB School of International Relations and is a published author.

Member

Eyvonne Bright Harding is a leading Liberian entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of Shark's Ice Cream, a beloved Monrovia-based business. Beyond business, Harding is a strong advocate for Liberian-owned enterprises, pushing for policies that empower local entrepreneurs. She has shared her expertise through mentorship and public speaking, including lecturing at the Liberia National Red Cross Society’s 2016 Business Symposium.