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Board of Directors

Meet the real people guiding SabrukaShea Village Foundation — professionals bringing expertise in communications, chemical engineering, international trade, and business development.

Guided by Experience

A panel of professionals providing strategic direction and oversight across all areas of our foundation's work.

Nana Adwoa Denkyiraa

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Ghanaian-born educator and social entrepreneur, founder of Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace. Partners with Ghanaian artisans and women's cooperatives to bring ethically made products to the global market while ensuring fair compensation and recognition.

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Edwin Kweku Andoh Baffour

Communications & Public Relations

Ghanaian PR and communications practitioner with a BA in International Relations from the College of William & Mary. Former Corporate Relations executive at British American Tobacco, UBA and Guinness Ghana Breweries (Diageo), and currently Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs.

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Jan Smit, MSc, Ir.

Chemical Engineer & International Trade

Dutch chemical engineer and entrepreneur with MSc degrees from Delft and Twente. Three decades leading chemical industry operations (DSM, WITCO, Engelhard) and founder of Moose Färg. Senior expert advising on shea oil production optimization and black soap cosmetics certification in Ghana.

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Thomas T. Kansuk

Business Development & Partnerships

International business development executive with 15+ years in energy, mining and environmental sustainability across Africa and the UK. MSc in Energy Studies (University of Dundee CEPMLP); Partnerships & Development Manager (Africa) at Anuera International Ltd.

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Areas of Expertise

Our trustees draw on decades of combined experience across communications, engineering, business development, and community development.

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Communications

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Chemical Engineering

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Business Development

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International Trade

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Partnerships

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Sustainability

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Governance

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Corporate Affairs

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Social Enterprise

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