OUR CORE TEAM

The people stewarding our mission, working alongside communities with integrity, care, and long-term commitment.

The People of ANIDA

ANIDA is carried by people working across countries, disciplines and parts of the organization. Each person is trusted with something specific. Each also brings a conviction about what could work better.

Samuel J. Donkor

Executive Director | Toronto, Canada

Samuel J. Donkor

Working toward a global ANIDA with leadership growing at every level.

Jan Charisse Belandres

Program Portfolio and Coordination Officer | Kidapawan City, Philippines

Jan Charisse Belandres

Helping clear information move across countries and teams.

Benedict Mensah

Fundraising Manager | Toronto, Canada

Benedict Mensah

Turning donor trust into sustained support and completed work.

Nikola Donkor

Office Manager | Toronto, Canada

Nikola Donkor

Building the systems that give good programs room to grow.

Cherrie Anne M. Galanto

Program Planning, Evidence & Implementation Specialist | Kidapawan City, Philippines

Cherrie Anne M. Galanto

Making evidence useful without making learning burdensome.

Mavis Opokua Nshira

Senior Specialist, Women's Health and Education | Koforidua, Ghana

Mavis Opokua Nshira

Helping learning become confidence, capability and independence.

Kwame Appiah-Kubi Frimpong

Child Sponsorship Specialist | Koforidua, Ghana

Kwame Appiah-Kubi Frimpong

Showing a child's growth while protecting their dignity.

Faith Torres-Ali

Fundraising Coordinator | Toronto, Canada

Faith Torres-Ali

Connecting generosity to community-led possibility.

Mellissa Motlhabane, SSW

Food Security & Volunteer Coordinator | Toronto, Canada

Mellissa Motlhabane, SSW

Building a food bank that sees both the person and the system.

Gillean Clara Frazer-Joof

Program Coordinator | Koforidua, Ghana

Gillean Clara Frazer-Joof

Creating clearer pathways from education to opportunity.

Tetteh Sherry

Data Analyst | Koforidua, Ghana

Tetteh Sherry

Turning data into questions and decisions people can use.

Jackson Solomon

Web Developer | Basista, Philippines

Jackson Solomon

Building digital systems that can grow with ANIDA.

Maricris Pardilla

Junior Accountant | Toronto, Canada

Maricris Pardilla

Creating accurate, efficient finance that people can rely on.

Philip Kwaku Sappeh

Junior Accountant | Koforidua, Ghana

Philip Kwaku Sappeh

Building financial systems that help programs grow responsibly.

Governance Across the ANIDA Network

ANIDA operates through a network of legally established organizations that share a common mission, vision and commitment to accountable development. Each entity maintains governance structures appropriate to its legal context while contributing to ANIDA’s broader international mission.

ANIDA International Board of Directors

The ANIDA International Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, governance leadership and accountability to support the organization’s mission and long-term direction. The Board brings together leaders with diverse expertise across healthcare, finance, entrepreneurship, governance and community development. Through their collective experience, Board members support responsible stewardship, organizational sustainability and ANIDA’s commitment to working alongside communities to create lasting impact.

Registered Organization: All Nations International Development Agency | Jurisdiction: Canada | Registration Number: 88639416RR0001

Nosente Bollo-Kamara, DDS

Nosente Bollo-Kamara, DDS

Chair, ANIDA International Board of Directors

Mark McLaughlin

Mark McLaughlin

Secretary, ANIDA International Board of Directors

Philip Olateju, MBA

Philip Olateju, MBA

Treasurer, ANIDA International Board of Directors

Rosemond Ennin, MD

Rosemond Ennin, MD

Director, ANIDA International Board of Directors

Falesha Raquel

Falesha Raquel

Director, ANIDA International Board of Directors

ANIDA USA Board of Directors

All Nations International Development Agency USA

Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN: 54-1918890

Governance

The ANIDA USA Board of Directors provides governance oversight and strategic leadership for ANIDA’s United States entity while contributing to the broader mission and international network of ANIDA. The Board brings together leaders with expertise across governance, healthcare, public health, law, education, engineering and entrepreneurship. Through their professional experience and commitment to service, Board members support accountability, responsible stewardship and the continued growth of ANIDA’s work.

Samuel J. Donkor

Samuel J. Donkor

President, ANIDA USA Board of Directors

Claudia Harrington DeShay, PhD

Claudia Harrington DeShay, PhD

Treasurer, ANIDA USA Board of Directors

Hadassah Nelson, RN, MPH

Hadassah Nelson, RN, MPH

Secretary, ANIDA USA Board of Directors

Anita Kissi, JD

Anita Kissi, JD

Director, ANIDA USA Board of Directors

Kwadwo Som-Pimpong

Kwadwo Som-Pimpong

Director, ANIDA USA Board of Directors

ANIDA Philippines Board of Directors

All Nations International Development Association, Inc.

Registered non-stock corporation | SEC Registration No.: 2023090114574-05

Governance

ANIDA Philippines serves as a locally registered entity within the ANIDA network. The Board of Directors provides governance oversight, accountability and strategic guidance while supporting ANIDA’s mission of strengthening communities through education, health, sustainable livelihoods and locally led development. The Board brings together leaders with experience across education, entrepreneurship, food systems, administration and international development. Through their collective knowledge of local communities and systems, the Board supports initiatives that are responsive to community priorities and aligned with ANIDA’s broader mission.

Samuel J. Donkor

Samuel J. Donkor

President, ANIDA Philippines Board of Directors

Josephine Piñol

Josephine Piñol

Secretary, ANIDA Philippines Board of Directors

Robelito R. Campued

Robelito R. Campued

Treasurer, ANIDA Philippines Board of Directors

Lerma Infante Maranan

Lerma Infante Maranan

Director, ANIDA Philippines Board of Directors

Nikola Lindsay Donkor

Nikola Lindsay Donkor

Director, ANIDA Philippines Board of Directors

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