Introducing this year's mentors!

We're all done with the selection process and our mentor training session was held yesterday. And so without further ado, here are our mentors for this year:

Senior Mentors

Adobea Akuffo

Dorothy L. Ametefe is an Equity Analyst who works in the Research department of Databank. She loves to socialise with people from different cultures and backgrounds and enjoys classical and jazz music.

Johnathan Kofi-Annan is currently doing a short course at GIMPA. He is a principled person who loves sports, especially football. In the future, he'd like to be an accountant or financial analyst.

Selasie Kwashie is in charge of Operations for DUES Desk. He believes that work should be done regardless of circumstances, and he doesn't give up on tasks assigned either by himself or as a result of job demands.

Wilhelm Nyako describes himself as friendly and dynamic. He works in the Research department at GMet (Ghana Meteorological Agency) as an Assistant Meteorologist. He is also a private tutor.

Kenneth Richardson is a final year student at Regent University College, who believes Sir Timothy Berners-Lee is his man of the century. He thinks bungee jumping is a really cool sport and is waiting for the day he'll have a go at it.

Aba Tetteh is a Systems Administrator at Dwadifo Adanfo, a microfinance company in Kaneshie. She likes to try anything out for the fun of it, so long as it doesn't go against her Christian beliefs.


Junior Mentors

Philip Alimo studies Business Administration at Ashesi University College. He is also a practicing sports journalist, analyst and presenter at GBC (Ghana Broadcasting Corporation). He says one hundred years from now, it will not matter what car he drove, what kind of house he lived in, how much money he had in his bank account or what his clothes looked like; but the world will be a little better because he was important in the life of a youth.

Sylvia Ampratwom is in her second year at Methodist University. She is studying Human resource Management. She describes herself as a friendly person who loves to help everyone. She enjoys watching movies and cartoons, reading and debating.

Nana Ama Andoh

John Asamoah is studying Political Science and Sociology at the University of Ghana. He is in his third year. He loves to make friends, and he enjoys comedy to the extreme.

Kofi Awuku-Sao is an energetic and motivated prodigy. He believes in integrity, humility, Christ-like leadership and excellence. He has a flair for reading and writing. He is passionate about the plight of the under-privileged in the society and seeks to work together with like-minded people to develop Africa. Kofi is currently a studying Business Administration at the University of Ghana. He hopes to redefine the insurance industry in Ghana and the skyline of West Africa, and enjoys playing basketball, meeting new people and sharing ideas.

Ernest Fokuo is currently in his third year at Regent University. He is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance with French. He like ministering to people and helping them reach their God-ordained purpose in life. He believes in the saying: "So many people talk about changing the world into a better place but no one wants to be that change". Ernest loves talking to people and influencing them positively to hit their purpose in life with self-confidence/motivation and creativity of the genius inside.

Dinah Hammond

Sally Kwesie

Kwame Ayeh Larbi describes himself as industrious and a good team player. He is in his third year at the University of Ghana studying Economics and Linguistics. He is the Vice Chairman of DUES and likes writing stories and directing.

Falilatu Lawal is in her third year at the University of Ghana, studying Political Science. Falilatu is a firm believer in hard work. She enjoys meeting new people and loves banku.

Godfred Nyaku is in his third year at Central University College studying Economics. He hopes to pursue a career in corporate law, but would also like to do a Masters in Health Economics. He enjoys listening to classical music and good jazz, and also likes football and basketball.

Nicholas Osuteye is in his penultimate year at the University of Ghana. He is studying Political Science. He likes research, learning about investment and believes integrity is an important value to hold.

Thelma Owusu-Abrokwa is studying Psychology. She's in her third year at Legon. She's a quiet person who loves music.

Sired Quaicoe

Susan Sasu studies Business Administration at Ashesi University. She is currently in her final year. She enjoys eating and helping people.

Gabriel Sika-Boafo is in his third year at the University of Ghana. He's studying Psychology and Linguistics. He is a talented dramatist and musician who plays many instruments and especially enjoys the keyboard.

Anthony Tawiah is a student/entrepreneur in his final year at Regent University College. He is studying Management with Computing. He is a passionate young person who has resolved not to be a victim of the system but to be part of a solution to create a positive impact on his generation. He lives as "a pilgrim not in control, a steward not an owner, and a soldier without security".

Samson Tingbani studies at the University of Ghana. He is an AIESECer, and is guided by the words "Live in the future but do not forget the past as those who forget the past are bound to repeat their mistakes".

To view profiles of our 2009/2010 mentors, click here.