Our Team

Emmanuel Ghansah

I am the youngest of six children and had a very strong bond with my mother, Agatha Ghansah. I am a 56-year-old Ghanaian Architect with a career in construction project management in the US and Ghana. I have worked with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and am currently a Senior Project Manager at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Office of Physical Resources and Planning. I have lived in New England for 12 years.

Mary Ziniti

I have over 25 years of experience in fundraising across higher education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, including work with an international NGO in 20 countries. I hold a BA and MTS from Boston College and an MS from Simmons University. I traveled to Ghana for the first time in 2008. As a longtime friend of the Ghansah family, I volunteered to support the construction of a library in Agatha's memory.

Elizabeth Cobblah

I am a recently retired art teacher from The Fenn School and a long-time Massachusetts resident. I have a 40-year connection to Ghana through my husband, his family, and my work with the Witness Tree Institute of Ghana. I lived in Akropong, Ghana, for a year, teaching Literature at the Presbyterian Teachers Training College, and have made numerous trips back to Ghana. I appreciate Ghanaian art, music, literature, and tradition, and enjoy reading, drawing, and being in nature.

Yoni Ghansah

I am a 18-year-old graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and an incoming freshman to Purdue University, who came from Ghana to New England. As a child I heard stories of my grandmother and her less fortunate background. She did not have the privilege of formal schooling, but her wisdom and resourcefulness are a source of inspiration. Despite not having the opportunities I enjoy today, what if we could bridge the gap and provide access to education and knowledge for those like my grandmother, who may not have had the same chances in life? In her memory, I aspire to create a lasting legacy through the Agatha Ama Awotwe Ghansah Memorial Library. This project is not only a tribute to her but also a step towards a more equitable world where education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Rev. Fr. John Ghansah

I am the third child of Agatha Ghansah and began my Jesuit formation as a novice in Nigeria in 1984, eventually being ordained in 1996. My journey has taken me through assignments in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya, and along the way I earned my doctorate in Sacred Theology from Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Boston. I later completed six months of tertianship training in Maryland before pronouncing my final vows in 2008, becoming a Professed Father and fully incorporated Jesuit. In 2023, I was appointed Provincial Superior of the North-West Africa Province by the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, a role I assumed on June 29, 2023, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. My vocation continues to be guided by service, leadership, and faith.

Theophilus Geleplay

Hello, I'm Theophilus Geleplay, a volunteer at the Agatha Ama Awotwe Ghansah Memorial Library. With eight years of teaching experience, I am passionate about empowering children through education. When I'm not at the library, you can find me immersed in my hobbies of reading, swimming, acting, music, and dance. Exploring new places of interest also brings me great joy.

Benedict Dadson

I'm Benedict Dadson, I proudly serve as the chief of Ahanta Bokro, a role that keeps me deeply connected to my community. When I'm not fulfilling my chief responsibilities, you can find me juggling my duties as a businessman and a father of three wonderful girls and two boys. For the past 25 years, I've been working as a warehouse manager for a duty-free shop company at the Takoradi sea port, where I've gained valuable experience and built lasting relationships.

Yoeku Sam

I am Yoeku Sam, a dedicated volunteer at the Agatha Ama Awotwe Ghansah Memorial Library. With a passion for education and community development, I work alongside our team to provide access to knowledge and learning opportunities for children and adults in our community. My commitment to this mission stems from a deep belief in the transformative power of education and the importance of preserving Agatha's legacy through literacy and learning.

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