http://www.monroviafa.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1518618377349-DKJVBF2128FBPRZJIAMX/Clara+Doe-Mvogo.jpg Directors - Clara Doe Mvogo Board Chair Clara Doe Mvogo is the former Mayor of Monrovia. During the Ebola Virus Disease crisis, Ms. Doe Mvogo served as Co-Chair for the Montserrado County Incident Management System for Ebola and as Chair of the Medical Waste Management System for Ebola Response Committee. From 2007-2012, she served as the National Technical Coordinator of the West Africa Quality Programme for ECOWAS and UEMOA, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In that position, she established the National Standards Laboratory of Liberia for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. She has also worked as a consultant on multiple studies on gender issues. Ms. Doe Mvogo is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Sinkor, Liberia, and serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the AME University in Liberia. Ms. Doe Mvogo was the keynote speaker at the 2015 European Development Days Pre-Opening Program. She has also chaired several high-level panels at major conferences, such as the 7th Africities Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York, and the 2016 World Bank meeting for Least Developed Countries in Dublin, Ireland. Ms. Doe Mvogo holds a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry and is a registered Medical Technologist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1518618377349-DKJVBF2128FBPRZJIAMX/Clara+Doe-Mvogo.jpg Directors - Clara Doe Mvogo Board Chair Clara Doe Mvogo is the former Mayor of Monrovia. During the Ebola Virus Disease crisis, Ms. Doe Mvogo served as Co-Chair for the Montserrado County Incident Management System for Ebola and as Chair of the Medical Waste Management System for Ebola Response Committee. From 2007-2012, she served as the National Technical Coordinator of the West Africa Quality Programme for ECOWAS and UEMOA, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In that position, she established the National Standards Laboratory of Liberia for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. She has also worked as a consultant on multiple studies on gender issues. Ms. Doe Mvogo is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Sinkor, Liberia, and serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the AME University in Liberia. Ms. Doe Mvogo was the keynote speaker at the 2015 European Development Days Pre-Opening Program. She has also chaired several high-level panels at major conferences, such as the 7th Africities Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York, and the 2016 World Bank meeting for Least Developed Countries in Dublin, Ireland. Ms. Doe Mvogo holds a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry and is a registered Medical Technologist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1628121976953-598VNYW5FJMRVN7I4HOY/OMYY4493.jpg Directors - William H. Smith Co-Founder & Board Member William Smith is the Co-Founder & Board Member of LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. Inspired by his participation in President George Weah’s 2013 Liberian Peace & Reconciliation football match, Smith co-founded LEAD MFA in 2015 to establish the first school in Liberia to combine high-quality education with elite football training. Under Smith’s direction, LEAD MFA’s rigorous leadership development model has been recognized by former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as an “exciting, innovative approach to academic and leadership training that must be watched.” In addition to his board role at LEAD MFA, Smith is the Founder & Board member of LEAD MFA’s primary partner organization, LEAD Edu. Beyond his work with the LEAD family, Smith manages Charter Oak Advisory, a social impact advisory firm that supports global leaders on their social impact journeys. He holds an MSc in African Studies from Oxford University, BA in Government and French from the College of William & Mary, and a degree in social entrepreneurship from Santa Clara University. He is one of 35 members of the Barça Foundation and UNICEF’s Working Group on Sport for Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1492014007939-I35QIZOOU0LRW73F7XSE/robtel.png Directors - Robtel Neajai Pailey Board Member Robtel Neajai Pailey (http://www.robtelneajaipailey.com) is a Liberian academic, activist, and author of the monograph Development, (Dual) Citizenship and Its Discontents in Africa: The Political Economy of Belonging to Liberia as well as the anti-corruption children’s books Gbagba and Jaadeh!. With over 15 years of combined professional experiences in Africa, Europe, and North America, she has worked across a broad range of fields while supporting universities, governments, media institutions, multilateral, regional, non-governmental and community-based organisations. Dr. Pailey previously served as a special assistant for communications to Liberia’s (and Africa's) first democratically elected female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, as well as an adjunct instructor at the University of Liberia and Stella Maris Polytechnic. She completed BA degrees in African Studies and English Literature at Howard University, an MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Development Studies at SOAS, University of London. Dr. Pailey currently serves as Assistant Professor in International Social and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1466432591736-JQGSBQNXQNXJVTXYDKAT/36586d3%5B1%5D.jpg Directors - Graham M. Albert Board Member Graham Albert was a student-athlete at the College of William & Mary from 1999-2003. He enjoyed both team and individual success at the highest level of American college soccer, earning Division 1 Scholar All-American honors his senior year. In addition to his background as a player, Albert has always been passionate about soccer coaching, development, education, and administration. His father, Al Albert, is a hall-of-fame college soccer coach and former President of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Albert lives and works in New York City as a financial analyst at MP Securitized Credit Partners, an investment fund specializing in mortgage bonds. He wants to leverage his connections and professional experience to help MFA leadership achieve their ambitious goals on and off the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1518618056574-42F7LMR1I8MZU2GOUJFV/Steve+Glass.jpeg Directors - Stephen Glass Board Member Stephen Glass is the Director of Resort Real Estate for Thor Urbana, a real estate development firm based in Mexico City. Since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003, Glass has worked in a variety of institutions around the world. After finishing at Penn, Glass consulted on a report for the United Nations Development Programme that focused on building technological infrastructure in developing countries. He then spent four years in the Business Development Group of Bessemer Trust, where he was the firm’s lead analyst for fundraising activities. Glass received his MBA from Columbia Business School in 2010, where he was awarded the Feldberg Fellowship, the school’s most prestigious full-tuition scholarship. While at Columbia, he was elected Co-President of the Real Estate Association and was an International Development Club project member for Liberia Housing Finance Company, an institution specializing in providing loans for housing in Liberia. After graduating from Columbia, Glass consulted on Playa Grande, a resort development project in the Dominican Republic, and later served as the Director of Investor Relations at Penn Square Real Estate Group, where he managed investor relations and capital raising efforts for real estate private equity funds. He later served as Chief Operating Officer at MONIQUE PÉAN, an award-winning sustainable fine jewelry company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608362294175-WGBNTQUNIXUMGDMVXMX6/OJAF3834.jpg Directors - Sekou Dgeorges Manubah Board Member Sekou Dgeorges Manubah is the Co-Founder & Director of Football at LEAD MFA. At a young age, he quickly rose through the Liberian ranks, catching the eye of various clubs from around the world. His first three professional stints would bring him to Oman, where he played as a center midfielder for Al-Seeb FC, Al-Tali'aa FC, and Al-Salam SC. After he left Oman, Manubah pursued a new opportunity in Vietnam, where he played for Binh Duong FC. Before returning to Liberia in 2015, he was in Myanmar playing for Hantharwady United. Throughout his professional career, Manubah periodically returned home to represent the Liberian national team. In addition, he consistently gave back to his local community by coaching local youth teams. In April 2016, Manubah received his FIFA 'C' coaching license, and he aspires to attain an 'A' license by 2020. Manubah is excited to be fulfilling his lifelong dream of coaching at the first football school in Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1477860781301-W4RIRTJQJV9O96I8H4GR/Saycon.jpg Directors - Saycon Sengbloh Board Member Saycon Sengbloh is an award-winning actress whose riveting performance as Wife Number One in Eclipsed at The Public Theater earned her an Obie Award and Drama Desk Award, as well as a Tony Award nomination on the Broadway stage. Eclipsed is a critically acclaimed play that was the first in Broadway history to feature a story on Liberian women during the civil war. Sengbloh will be seen as Nora in the upcoming feature film Double Play by Ernest Dickerson. She has also starred in the Broadway productions of Holler If Ya Hear Me, Motown the Musical, Fela!, Wished, Aida, The Color Purple, Hair, and the nation tour of Rent. Sengbloh originated the roles of Rita Marlet in Marley at Baltimore Center Stage and Toyia in Katori Hall's Hurt Village (NYC). Television/film credits include Good Wife (CBS) and The Night Of (HBO), American Gangster (Universal Pictures) and Funny Valentine (BET Starz). Sengbloh attended Agnes Scott College and is a longtime advocate for education, girls, and underprivileged children in Liberia. She is eager to use her platform as a successful actress/artist to support the Academy and serve as a role model for our female student-athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1466432475728-LLPXKAKMBW9ZBGON5GNX/118668%5B1%5D.jpg Directors - Musa Shannon Board Member Musa Shannon is a former member of the Liberian national team who starred in Division 1 college soccer at Robert Morris University before playing professionally in the MLS, Portugal, and China. Since 2010, Shannon has served as Vice-President of the Liberia Football Association. He also runs one of the most popular beach resorts in Liberia, Nana's Beach Resort, located in Robertsport City. Shannon's background as a student-athlete created the foundation for his belief in the ability of sport and education to transform the lives of young people – especially in his country, Liberia, where a quality education is a rare commodity. As a former footballer and current football administrator, Shannon is keen to change the definition of success for athletically gifted boys and girls in Liberia. He is excited to help bring the Academy from the start-up phase to sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1463669650210-69FN1JD8PID8GL28Y5GG/120910_Fahey_123_605%5B1%5D.jpg Directors - Richard P. Fahey Board Member Richard Fahey served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia during the 1960s. He then returned to the United States for graduate school, earning his JD from Northwestern University. He subsequently specialized in Environmental, Energy, and Natural Resources law for more than 35 years. In 2010, he retired from one career and started another, attending Harvard University as an Advanced Leadership Fellow. That experience gave rise to a new organization called the Liberian Energy Network (LEN), which distributes solar lights to businesses, schools, and families in Monrovia. As the Founder and CEO of LEN, Fahey travels periodically to Monrovia to ensure LEN continues its move to scale. Fahey has already devoted a large amount of time to MFA, and his experience working in Monrovia will certainly provide important insights as MFA moves forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1681067791954-7S1N0YWQ5A4GSBEH9M21/MedinnaWisseh.JPG Directors - Medina A. Wesseh, Esq. Board Member Medina Wesseh has over 35 years of experience in journalism/communications and legal, political, and international relations. She constructs and supports socio-political systems in Africa through innovative contributions toward economic development and regional cooperation for peace, security, and the rule of law. From 2017 to 2022, Mrs. Wesseh served as Secretary General for the Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat. During her tenure, she helped transform the organization through strategic planning and her experience in managing complex and fragile systems across West Africa. She is committed to state-to-state collaboration, effective communication, building and maintaining government relationships, and, most importantly, gender equity. Before working at the MRU, she worked as Presidential Envoy on Special Assignments from 2006 to 2016 during the administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. She also served from 2006 to 2009 as Director General of the Cabinet/Executive Assitant to the President's Cabinet Rank. From 1980 to 2005, Mrs. Wesseh worked in many positions across Africa, including Editor for the Liberia News Network in Liberia, Media Monitoring Expert for the Ghana Social Marketing Foundation in Ghana, and Project Coordinator of the West Africa Democracy Radio Project by Open Society Initiative of West Africa in Senegal. Additionally, she worked as Consultant/Community Development Officer for UNIFEM/UNHCR to design a program aligned with the United Nations system and practices to assist internally displaced women and refugees in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. Mrs. Wesseh has an LLB in Law from the University of Liberia, a graduate diploma in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana, and a certificate from the Executive Leadership Program for Women Waging Peace and Inclusive Security from the John F. Kennedy School of Governance at Harvard University. She is well-versed in sustainable development issues and is dedicated to improving people's global well-being in a secure, safe, and peaceful environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1682445825001-1Q8K6UZGH4ZX14LXOW4B/Patrick+Burrowes.JPG Directors - Patrick Burrowes Board Member Patrick Burrowes is one of Liberia’s leading historians. In 2022, he delivered the Black History Month address at the Library of Congress and appeared on Book Breaks, the interview series sponsored by the Gilder Lehman Institute of American History. The Smithsonian magazine and the Washington Post featured stories on his recovery of a document relating to Liberia’s founding that had been missing for almost a century. Among other positions, Burrowes served as the Carter G. Woodson Distinguished Professor at Marshall University. His books include Between the Kola Forest and the Salty Sea: A History of the Liberian People to 1800 and From Virginia Slave to African Statesman: Hilary Teage (1805–1853). His research has received awards from the Communication Association and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. http://www.monroviafa.com/staff-1 daily 0.75 2025-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1766562865529-XR5RHG038J9DM2805WUH/IMG_1573.jpg Staff - Gerald D. Hodges Chief Executive Officer Gerald is the Chief Executive Officer of LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, where he leads the Academy’s strategic direction, long-term sustainability, and the integration of academic excellence, leadership development, and elite football training. He brings over a decade of experience in youth development, nonprofit leadership, digital innovation, and partnership building across Liberia and the region. He holds a Master’s in Development Management, grounding his leadership in strong development practice, and systems thinking. A 2021 Mandela Washington Fellow, Global Shaper (WEF), and 2025 Byron Fellow, Gerald is currently guiding LEAD MFA into its next strategic phase, MFA 2.0 focused on academic excellence, football development, student well-being, and long-term institutional impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1766562865529-XR5RHG038J9DM2805WUH/IMG_1573.jpg Staff - Gerald D. Hodges Chief Executive Officer Gerald is the Chief Executive Officer of LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, where he leads the Academy’s strategic direction, long-term sustainability, and the integration of academic excellence, leadership development, and elite football training. He brings over a decade of experience in youth development, nonprofit leadership, digital innovation, and partnership building across Liberia and the region. He holds a Master’s in Development Management, grounding his leadership in strong development practice, and systems thinking. A 2021 Mandela Washington Fellow, Global Shaper (WEF), and 2025 Byron Fellow, Gerald is currently guiding LEAD MFA into its next strategic phase, MFA 2.0 focused on academic excellence, football development, student well-being, and long-term institutional impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1766564216149-2IZ52NNQZPK9Q6SAOWQW/Simple+Professional+LinkedIn+Profile+Picture+%282%29.png Staff - Jestina Suah Finance & HR Manager Jestina is the Finance and HR Manager at LEAD MFA, bringing over a decade of financial management experience across international development, audit, and nonprofit operations. With an MBA in Finance and active ACCA and ACFE affiliations, she has built a reputation for accuracy, compliance, and ethical financial stewardship. Most recently, as Accountant for the USAID-funded FSNR project at RTI International, she managed complex budgeting, regulatory compliance, QuickBooks systems, cash flow, payroll, and vendor payments. Previously, as a Senior Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers Liberia, she conducted audits, financial reviews, and internal control assessments for major clients including UNICEF, UNDP, and IRC. Earlier roles, including Finance Officer for the Skills Training and Empowerment Program, provided full-cycle accounting and policy implementation experience. At LEAD MFA, she delivers disciplined financial oversight, accurate reporting, and strategic support to ensure sustainable and responsible growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1766529562455-X9URTBXTYGP63O244UWJ/CELQ6047.jpg Staff - Gerald D. Hodges Chief Executive Officer Gerald is the Chief Executive Officer of LEAD Monrovia Football Academy (LEAD MFA), where he leads the Academy’s strategic direction, long-term sustainability, and the integration of academic excellence, leadership development, and elite football training. He brings over a decade of experience in youth development, nonprofit leadership, digital innovation, and partnership building across Liberia and the region. He holds a Master’s degree in Development Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management. Previously, he served as Orange Fab Supervisor at Orange Digital Center, supporting startups and delivering national-scale youth and entrepreneurship programs with government and development agencies. A 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus, member of the Global Shapers Community, and 2025 Byron Fellowship participant, he is guiding LEAD MFA into its next strategic phase MFA 2.0 focused on academic quality, football excellence, student well-being, and long-term sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1741607227786-6IEU2LUUGMBNN19X98WU/IMG_1573.jpg Staff - David Allison Academic Manager David Allison is the Academic Manager at LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. Allison previously served as a teacher, teaching General Science, Health, Mathematics, and Agricultural Science to 7th and 8th graders. In his current role, Allison manages the recruitment of student-athletes in addition to the academic and life skills programs. Before LEAD MFA, Allison taught Math and Science to secondary school students ages 8-14. He also worked with the Liberian Education Advancement Program (LEAP) and the Street Child of Liberia, where he focused on improving literacy and numeracy for Liberian children. Allison holds a BSc in General Agriculture from the University of Liberia (2017) and is currently completing his MA (Online) in Education Leadership and Management at Unicaf University in Zambia. He is a staunch believer in early childhood education. At the Academy, Allison uses his immutable passion for teaching to improve students learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1741607413723-V9MX35PPQREHBY4FPTFW/Robert+N.+Lartey.JPG Staff - Robert N. Lartey, Sr. Athletics Manager Coach Robert N. Lartey Sr. is the Athletics Manager at the Academy. Coach Lartey is an accomplished football professional with over 31 years of coaching experience at both national and international levels. He holds a CAF License A and is a certified CAF Coach Instructor, having received his instructor license in Dakar, Senegal, through the Liberia Football Association. As the Head of Local Coaches Instructors for the Liberia Football Association, Coach Lartey has led multiple coaching courses, including three CAF License C and two CAF License D programs, and has co-facilitated a CAF License B course. His contributions to football development extend beyond instruction, as he also serves as the Head of National Team Coaches within the Coaches Association of Liberia. Coach Lartey has coached some of Liberia's top football clubs, including BYC, LISCR, Bea Mountain, Monrovia Club Breweries, and Determine Girls FC, achieving numerous championships. On the national stage, he currently oversees the U-17, U-20 (male and female), and senior women’s national teams, while also serving as Deputy Coach of the senior men’s national team. His extensive experience includes participation in prestigious tournaments such as the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF CHAN competition, and WAFU tournaments. Recognized for his excellence, Coach Lartey has earned multiple awards, including five Best Coach honors in Liberia's First Division. As the Athletic Manager at LEAD MFA, he continues to share his expertise, guiding the next generation of football talent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737426610410-PXARBUGQO3A9FGSYJ7CH/Jonathan+K.+Suah.JPG Staff - Jonathan K. Suah. Student Wellbeing Manager Jonathan K. Suah is the Student Wellbeing Manager at the Academy. Jonathan brings extensive training and experience in social work and counseling to this role. He previously worked in other capacities, including as a social worker, counselor, and a classroom teacher. He taught at the primary, junior and senior high levels of the Liberian school system before joining the Catholic Education Secretariat of the Archdiocese of Monrovia, where he served as a school counselor for four years. He also interned as a social worker at the SOS Children's Villages Liberia and as a counselor at the E.S. Grant Mental Health Hospital in Paynesville, part of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Liberia. Jonathan is a clinical social worker driven by his passion to help others, especially young people, overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. He holds a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from the Mother Patern College of Health Sciences (MPCHS), obtained in 2023, and a bachelor’s degree in social work (Magna Cum Laude) from the same institution, earned in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1738031491596-OOFPWJCL4QT1XY1NZZRW/Joseph+Kerkula.jpg Staff - Joseph Kerkula Finance Manager Joseph Kerkula is the Finance Manager at the Academy. Joseph has over 14 years of experience in accounting, administration, auditing, and risk analysis across private, local, and international NGO sectors. He has hands-on expertise in working on USDA and USAID financial systems, making him adept at ensuring compliance and efficiency in resource management. He previously worked in many financial roles – he most recently served as a Finance Associate at Population Services International and Regional Finance and as an Administrative Assistant at Save the Children International Liberia. Joseph is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS) in the UK. At LEAD MFA, Joseph leverages his expertise to enhance financial processes, ensure compliance, and drive organizational success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737426539239-GKN6LP803Y1FLVP1QMM5/Jee-won+M.+Arkoi.jpg Staff - Jee-won M. Arkoi Leadership and Life Skills Program Officer Jee-won Mawein Arkoi is the Leadership and Life Skills Program Officer at LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. Jee-won is a passionate youth development professional with expertise in youth training and mentorship. In her current role as the Leadership and Life Skills Officer at the Academy, she teaches leadership classes and manages after-school programs for our student-athletes. Jee-won has previously contributed as a Future Proof Skills Trainer with USAID Youth Advance, empowering college graduates with essential career skills. Jee-won is a 2022 graduate of Stella Maris Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Social Work (Cum Laude), where she is recognized for her facilitation, communication, and project management abilities. Additionally, Jee-won is a published poet and an alum of prestigious programs, including the UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab and the Pan-African Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the United States Department of State. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737425337347-P8ZWA1KE1VQWGU7TKZR2/FAME5360.jpg Staff - John Kobeh Mills Teacher John Mills teaches Social Studies and Language Arts at the Academy. Mills began his teaching career in 2000 and has taught at several primary and secondary schools over the past 17 years. Notably, he taught Phonics, Reading, Writing, and Spelling at J.J. Roberts United Methodist School, one of Liberia’s best schools, from 2006-2011. From 2011-2017, Mills served as a teacher trainer in the southeast of Liberia with IBIS, a Danish education organization. Mills brings experience and expertise to our dynamic teaching staff. Mills holds a BA in Sociology and Demography from the University of Liberia, as well as teacher training certificates from several international and Liberian institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737426106250-V9LMESSB0RSBEBKULU6U/Tom+Saliboah.JPG Staff - Tom B.N. Soliboah Teacher Tom B.N. Soliboah teaches English and Literature at the Academy. Tom is fluent in speaking, writing, and teaching English and has taught at some of the most prestigious schools in Liberia, including AWARE International School and Bethesda Christian Mission School. Tom has also served as an administrator and is one of Liberia's emerging leaders. Tom holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Public Administration from the African Methodist Episcopal Zion University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737426291724-8MQ32J1R7S3QU25INIKV/Promise+Weetor.JPG Staff - Promise Weetor Teacher Promise Weetor teaches Biology and Chemistry at the Academy to 10th graders. Promise also teaches general science in the junior high division. She has a great dedication towards her teaching duties and a positive attitude to improve students learning. Promise holds a BSc in Biology from the United Methodist University in Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737425546421-FFG8CM7KVNMQ6D87MFAL/DSC_0016.jpg Staff - Winston Browne Dean of Boys' Dormitory Winston Browne is the Academy’s Dean of Boys' Dormitory. Prior to joining the Academy’s staff in September 2018, Browne was the head of the Academy’s Parent Association. After retiring from careers as a community worker and builder, Browne was reinvigorated to return to work upon seeing the Academy’s impact on his son and daughter, both of whom joined the Academy in September 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1611299071933-U24RGHCQLBIFGSB1UO4E/Sametta+Thomas.jpg Staff - Sametta Thomas Social Welfare Officer Sametta Thomas is the Social Welfare Officer at the Academy. Sametta brings many years of experience as a social worker to the Academy. She has worked for renowned institutions, including USAID and the Peace Corps Liberia, where she worked as a counselor for staff. In addition to her current work at the Academy, she also serves as the Country Facilitator for the Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Program (mhLAP) in Liberia. Sametta holds a BSc in Social Work, and she has a certificate from Harvard Medical School for research training in Mental Health Needs and Assessment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737959098189-T40UY1VTN8YK8BQS22DW/AQDE1100.jpg Staff - Sharon Ajavon Director of Catering Sharon Ajavon prepares LEAD MFA’s lunches. As a young woman, she learned to cook under the tutelage of her mother, who is a renowned chef within the MVTC community in Paynesville. Since then, she has run a catering business and been the head chef at the Monrovia Vocational Training Center's restaurant. Ajavon has a wonderful rapport with the student-athletes, and we are lucky to have her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737426378444-9ZLIFL7A4KUX6OSITHCO/Samuel%2BDennis.jpg Staff - Samuel Dennis Facilities Manager Samuel Dennis oversees the security and ensures the effective functioning of the Academy’s facilities. Samuel is a trained electrician, and, before joining the Academy, he worked for the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for three years as an electrician. In his current role, Samuel supervises the repairs of the Academy’s facilities and helps develop and implement a facility management program that includes preventative and corrective management strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1619095403005-E0H9CX74XNXQR0VY0MKO/DSC_0018.jpg Staff - Sona Traore-Sesay Executive Director Sona Traore-Sesay is the Executive Director at LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. Sona previously worked as LEAD MFA’s Life Skills Director, and her promotion marks LEAD MFA’s first leadership transition since opening in 2015. Sona assumes her new role from William H. Smith, who served as ED for 5 years. Her personality, cultural fit, and experience at the Academy make her the ideal leader to steer LEAD MFA into the future. Sona is one of Liberia’s rising stars. At age 25, she is one of the youngest leaders of any nonprofit or company in Liberia. She represents everything the Academy represents – intelligence, determination, youthful innovation, and ethical leadership. Sona first joined the Academy in 2018, after completing her BSc in Early Childhood Education at Gaziantep University in Turkey on a full scholarship. At the Academy, she has served as a Mathematics and Science teacher and gradually risen through the ranks to become the Life Skills Director. In her role as Life Skills Director, she worked closely with our student-athletes, staff, and global partners. Over the past three years, Sona has also participated in leadership workshops in Liberia and Rwanda, and she recently obtained a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy from Boston College. Sona is a 2010-2011 YES Alumni and an emerging young leader who is making her mark amongst her peers in Liberia and around the world. She has inspired a lot of girls in several leadership roles, voicing her opinions about issues affecting girls and women in her community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1672056967044-RDGBXTI4C0L4TRUHUTWY/Cecelia.JPG Staff - Cecelia P. Tyler Vice Principal for Administration Cecelia Tyler is the Vice Principal for Administration at the Academy. In her role, Cecelia works alongside the Director of Academics to manage the academic program. She joined the Academy in 2016 as a Language Arts and Reading instructor and has since helped to diversify the Academy’s instructional methods and curriculum. In her current role, Cecelia also manages student-athlete registration and maintains an up-to-date record of each student. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1629351567615-1KNBNM2HA9Y5V57DGSH9/AbrahamMonah.JPG Staff - Abraham Monah Finance & Compliance Officer Abraham Monah is the Finance & Compliance Officer at the Academy. Monah has many years of experience as an accountant. He’s worked as an auditor for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the renowned Baker Tilly Liberia. Today, in addition to working at the Academy, Monah works full-time as Finance Manager at Last Mile Health. Monah is a football lover and a member of the Swedish Institute Network for Future Global Leaders. Upon receiving his MSc in Sweden, Monah returned to Liberia with a drive to develop the next generation of leaders. Monah holds an MSc in Business Studies from Dalarna University, Borlange, Sweden, and a BBA and AA in Business Administration from Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Monrovia, Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1611242499122-63KFC6LPV6L8VND8TNJQ/IMG_1542.jpg Staff - Ibrahim B. Nyei Teacher & Vice Principal for Student Affairs Ibrahim Nyei is a Vice Principal for Student Affairs and a teacher at the Academy. In his role as Vice Principal for Student Affairs, Nyei oversees student affairs at the Academy, drawing from the Academy’s student handbook to supervise student behavior and ensure that students understand and follow the Academy’s rules on student behavior. In his role as a teacher, he is a self-contained teacher for grade 4 at the Academy. Nyei brings to the Academy over 10 years of teaching experience at both primary and secondary levels at institutions, including the St. Edwards Catholic High School, D. Tweh High School, and Robertsport Government High School in Grand Cape Mount County. He also served as the dean of students for the Sinje Public High School in Grand Cape Mount County in 2015/16. Nyei holds an MPH in Epidemiology from Cuttington University in Liberia (2021) and a BSc in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Liberia (2010). Nyei uses his energy and many years of experience to nurture future leaders at the Academy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1619088650389-51Z24BPO2SYV6J5NMYAW/Sekou+Manubah.JPG Staff - Sekou Dgeorges Manubah Co-Founder & Director of Football Sekou Dgeorges Manubah is the Co-Founder & Director of Football at LEAD MFA. At a young age, he quickly rose through the Liberian ranks, catching the eye of various clubs from around the world. His first three professional stints would bring him to Oman, where he played as a center midfielder for Al-Seeb FC, Al-Tali'aa FC, and Al-Salam SC. After he left Oman, Manubah pursued a new opportunity in Vietnam, where he played for Binh Duong FC. Before returning to Liberia in 2015, he was in Myanmar playing for Hantharwady United. Throughout his professional career, Manubah periodically returned home to represent the Liberian national team. In addition, he consistently gave back to his local community by coaching local youth teams. In April 2016, Manubah received his FIFA 'C' coaching license, and he aspires to attain an 'A' license by 2020. Manubah is excited to be fulfilling his lifelong dream of coaching at the first football school in Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1509634253336-2JK99K38S98P4IHUNGLI/OMYY4493.jpg Staff - William H. Smith Co-Founder & Executive Director William Smith is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. Inspired by his participation in President George Weah’s 2013 Liberian Peace & Reconciliation football match, Smith co-founded Liberia’s first football school to empower Liberia’s future leaders through quality education and sport. Under Smith’s direction, the Academy’s rigorous academic model and commitment to gender equality has been recognized by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as an “exciting, innovative approach to academic and leadership training that must be watched.” In addition to his work at LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, Smith has consulted for sport for social change organizations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, and the UK. He also speaks internationally on social entrepreneurship and sport for development, most recently at FC Barcelona, the University of Oxford, and a FIFA conference in Dubai. Smith’s talks advocate for a radical rethinking of international development, with a focus on increased investment in locally-driven, evidence-based solutions. Smith holds an MSc in African Studies from Oxford University, BA’s in Government and French from the College of William & Mary, and a degree in social entrepreneurship from Santa Clara University. He is a 2018 Cordes Fellow and a member of the Barça Foundation and UNICEF’s Working Group on Sport for Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1636702769586-IAKWODFWZP7AHSU0OAOJ/Marc+Kollie.JPG Staff - Marc N. Kollie, Esq. Legal Consultant Marc N. Kollie is the Legal consultant at the Academy. Marc is a licensed Liberian Lawyer and a criminal justice practitioner. As the Academy’s Legal Consultant, Marc works closely with our Executive Director and Operations and Outreach Director to identify, prevent, and solve the Academy’s legal issues. He also works to ensure the Academy meets the legal compliance of all relevant authorities and bodies and ensures those solutions comply with the current Liberian Law. Marc holds a BA (honors) in Criminal Justice Administration, an MA in Anti-Corruption Studies with an emphasis in Criminology, and an LLB from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia. He is also a Liberian National Police Training Academy (LNPTA) graduate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1636507184835-EOW7QVSPYIS8SF2SB3PZ/Melvin+George.JPG Staff - Melvin George Scouting Director Melvin George is the Scouting Director at the Academy. In his role, Melvin works closely with our Football Director, Academic Director, and recruitment staff to identify new student-athletes. He attends local football matches, reports accurate records on potential student-athletes, and maintains relationships with local football clubs, schools, and communities. Before joining the Academy, Melvin played professional football at both the national and international levels. At the national level, he played for both the NPA Anchors and the Mighty Barrolle from 2007 to 2013. He then moved to play – at the international level – for the New Radiant SC (2013 to 2014) and later the Hantharwady FC (2015 to 2017) in Myanmar. After his professional football career, Melvin worked as Director of Scouting and Recruiting for the Power Soccer Football Academy in Myanmar. Melvin holds a BA in Sociology from the African Methodist Episcopal University in Liberia. And he has an AFC ‘C’ License. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1648880425315-25V5NGA7BJTC4K91VDD7/Franketta+R.jpg Staff - Franketta B. Roberts Executive Assistant Franketta Roberts is an ex-model and a graduating senior in Environmental Science at Stella Maris Polytechnic University (SMPU). She is passionate about youth development and has volunteered and interned for many local and international organizations working with children to ensure they realize their dreams. As our executive assistant, Franketta works closely with the Academy's senior leadership providing administrative support to maintain and facilitate the growth of the Academy. She also manages the Academy's social media pages. Franketta is excited to be working at the Academy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608031188907-YATD2AZDFNB6TDPD84Q2/ABKN6535.jpg Staff - Melanie B. Toe Executive Assistant Melanie Toe is the Executive Assistant at the Academy. Before her current role, Toe worked as an Administrative Intern at the Academy from September 2017 to January 2021. Over that period, Toe's strong work ethic and desire to always get things done on time made her very popular and respected among her colleagues. In February 2021, Toe got promoted from administrative intern to executive assistant. In her new role, Toe works closely with the executives and senior leadership of the Academy. She still oversees clerical duties, and she collects and organizes data on the day-to-day activities at the Academy and researches ways to bring such data alive. She also manages the social media arm of the Academy. Before LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, Toe interned for several Liberian organizations, including J-Palm Liberia and SHALOM, Inc. Toe holds a high school diploma from St. Teresa Convent High School. She is a senior student at the Mother Pattern College of Health Sciences at Stella Maris Polytechnic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1510046266724-SXWHGML9UH2U754WSFNA/Louvette+Headshot.jpg Staff - Louvette C. Neal Life Skills Program Officer Louvette Neal is a compassionately spirited change-maker with two years of experience in education. She is a graduate of Mercer University, where she studied Global Health. This path was inspired by her passion to be a part of the solution and prevention process of several health problems in Liberia. After her studies, Neal returned to fulfill her scholarship commitment at Ricks Institute, with the hope of creating positive change in Liberia. Between 2015 and 2017, she taught Language Arts and mentored a group of 20 students at Ricks. Additionally, since returning to Liberia in 2015, she has volunteered with Face Africa on a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) project in River Cess County and served as a mentor for 15 girls at the LITWorld/LITCLUB program in Monrovia. Currently, Neal serves as the Life Skills Program Officer at Monrovia Football Academy and the Girls Entrepreneurship & Tech program manager at SMART Liberia. She is passionate about working to empower and inspire a generation of change-leaders that will lift Liberia into a more prosperous future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1491858269756-OMO6ZUEC7SD5FMOUGJRZ/James+Kiawoin+Headshot.jpg Staff - James Kiawoin Development & Evaluation Officer James Kiawoin is the Development & Evaluation Officer at Monrovia Football Academy. Prior to joining the Academy, Kiawoin worked as a partnerships officer and program coordinator at Last Mile Health, an extremely successful Liberian-run NGO that provides healthcare for Liberia's most remote communities. In addition to his work at Last Mile Health, Kiawoin has held brief posts at the Mandela Institute for Development Studies in South Africa and multiple Liberia-based organizations, including Youth Action International, KLW Consultants, and Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation. Kiawoin is one of Liberia's brightest young minds. He graduated second in his class from B.W. Harris Episcopal High School at the age of 14 and subsequently attended the African Leadership Academy in South Africa. He holds a BA in Political Science from Colorado College, and he is currently completing a master's in Public Policy at Princeton University.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1527530941032-GWZKV4BLCY1BBDXV52OW/IMG_0667.jpg Staff - Joseph Yengbe Finance & Compliance Officer Joseph Yengbe is the Finance & Compliance Officer at the Academy. An economist by trade, Yengbe also works full-time as a Treasury Analyst at the Central Bank of Liberia. Within the same time period, Yengbe volunteered with the National Elections Commission as an elections observer and simultaneously worked with several youth community organizations. Upon receiving his MBA in Turkey, Yengbe returned to Liberia with a renewed determination to develop Liberia’s most coveted asset – its youth. As both a teacher and football coach at the Academy, Yengbe challenges the Academy’s student-athletes to be the best they can be both academically and athletically. Yengbe holds an MBA from Istanbul Kemerburgaz University in Turkey, as well as a BSc in Economics from Cuttington University in Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1557866280010-GLM6PCSGCPQGGR6V80L8/DSC_0021.jpg Staff - Meskora Amoussou Teacher Meskora Amoussou teaches French, Language Arts, and Creative Arts at the Academy. Prior to joining the Academy, Amoussou taught French for four years at the School of Prime Systems in Paynesville. Beyond the classroom, Amoussou has used her creative eye as an employee at MBL International and Cachelle International. She is a widely sought after creative artist, and she is thrilled to be introducing a foreign language and the arts to the Academy’s student-athletes. Amoussou is currently pursuing her BA in Political Science from African Methodist Episcopal University in Monrovia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1611242380281-PFY6DFBFKD4J8KTH8O2G/IMG_1582.jpg Staff - Garkonjue T.H. Whiegar Teacher Garkonjue Whiegar teaches Math, Science, French, and Vocabulary to 5th and 8th graders at the Academy. Mr. Whiegar started teaching in 2003, and he has since taught at many primary and secondary schools in Liberia. In 2006 he was awarded a certificate of hard work, at the James E. Cooper Child Foundational Academy, for his dedication and determination. Mr. Whiagar holds a BBA in Accounting and Economics from the African Methodist Episcopal University and a C-certificate in general education from the LICOSSES teaching college. Since joining the Academy in 2019, Mr. Whiagar continues to work hard to help students acquire quality education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608282871124-GNYRO94MUDVCOS8SRLXX/Yourfee+Kennedy.JPG Staff - Yourfee Kennedy Teacher Yourfee Kennedy teaches Mathematics at the Academy. Before joining the Academy, Yourfee taught Mathematics at some of Liberia’s distinguished schools, including the Child Development Academy (CDA), St. Mary’s Catholic School, and St. Kizito Catholic School. Yourfee adds to our dynamic teaching staff his strong analytic, problem-solving skills, and over five years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics at the junior and senior high levels. Yourfee is thrilled to be working at the Academy! Yourfee holds a BSc in Geology from the College of Engineering at the University of Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1509634532632-IT5XBT294L9H0N2QOQJU/ESIZ1707.jpg Staff - Isatta S. Musahson Teacher Isatta Musahson teaches Health, Social Studies, and Language Arts at the Academy. After graduating from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, USA in May 2017, Musahson returned to Liberia to contribute to the growth and development of her country’s youth by teaching at both Monrovia Football Academy and Ricks’ Institute. Musahson excelled as a student, graduating with honors from Ricks’ Institute in Virginia, Liberia and earning a scholarship to attend Mercer University. She is particularly passionate about creating opportunities for Liberian girls, and she is thrilled to be a part of the Academy’s team. Musahson holds a BA in Global Health and Women & Gender Studies from Mercer University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1737425396421-ZU13I30A1VXHV315Z0AM/Ernest+Nagbe.JPG Staff - Ernest T. Nagbe Teacher Ernest T. Nagbe teaches Mathematics and Physics at the Academy. Ernest brings more than fifteen years of experience teaching at the primary and secondary levels. He loves teaching and utilizes his energy and wit to improve learning at the Academy. Ernest holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Liberia. He has a B certificate in teaching from the Liberia Action Education Program (LEAD) national teaching program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608031064736-Z2CED9Y2F73ONUXJA0DD/VDFB3493.jpg Staff - Florence Monboe Assistant Football Coach Florence Monboe is widely known as the best female footballer in recent Liberian history. As the former captain of the women’s national team and one of four women in Liberia with a FIFA ‘C’ coaching license, Monboe brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to MFA. In addition to participating in sessions with the entire group, she joins Naomi Peters and works closely with a few of MFA’s female student-athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1672055043455-L7YV01HN032QA2TN7CFQ/Charles+Cooper.JPG Staff - Charles Cooper Teacher Charles Cooper is a self-contained teacher for grade 5 at the Academy. Charles brings to the Academy more than 11 years of teaching experience at the primary and secondary levels. He is an avid supporter of education and works to improve the learning potential of students across Liberia. Charles holds a BSc. in Education from the William V.S. Tubman Teacher’s college at the University of Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1619780437961-SF09M8T5Z2ZU2GI6G7LK/Ujay+Reeves.JPG Staff - Ujay B. Reeves Teacher Ujay B. Reeves is a self-contained teacher at the Academy. He teaches the 3rd graders. Ujay joins the academy with experience from teaching at several primary and secondary schools in Liberia. He has a teaching certificate from We Care and Reading Liberia. Ujay is studying Civil Engineering at the University of Liberia and is poised to graduate very soon. He is thrilled to be teaching at the Academy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1634287574801-C9ZYE0VYV1Y3388GSXC7/Imuchine+Glay.JPG Staff - Imuchine Glay Teacher Imuchine Glay is a self-contained teacher to grade 3 at the Academy. Imuchine has taught early childhood education for several years. He loves working with children at the nursery level. He believes in holding students to high expectations and creating an environment that allows them to thrive. Imuchine holds an AA degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts. He is currently pursuing his BSc in Secondary Education at the University of Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1634287602605-UUGZGUJJ5MJOJ48NGL5F/Thomas+Mulbah.JPG Staff - Thomas Mulbah Teacher Thomas Mulbah teaches Geography and History at the Academy. Thomas picked up the chalk in 2007 and has since taught at many primary and secondary schools around Monrovia. Thomas holds a BA in Sociology and Demography from the University of Liberia and is a current candidate for another BA in Geography and History from the same University. He has many certificates in teaching from many institutions around Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1611242148772-LIMEZ7WOAJH1LZ2VJN6E/Oretha+K.+Togbe.jpg Staff - Oretha A.K. Togbe Technical Aid for Football Oretha Togbe works as the Technical Aid for Football at LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. She previously taught French at the Academy and was later the Acting Coordinator/Director of our Life Skills Program. In her new role, Oretha works closely with the football department to provide elite football training for our student-athletes. She also works alongside our Opportunities and Career Director to help with the placement of student-athletes before and after graduating from the Academy. Beyond her current work, Oretha does piquant photography and music, and in 2018 she won the Orange/UN Gender-Based Women Song Competition for her dazzling vocals. Oretha is fluent in speaking and writing French – and her extracurricular talents – make her a good fit for the Academy and a perfect role model for our student-athletes. Oretha holds an ASC in Architecture and Building Construction from the Salvation Army Polytechnic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1611242234872-6XQ6B8YQMJH3O7SH2FMM/CLHD4122.jpg Staff - Naomi Peters Assistant Football Coach Naomi Peters joins MFA after an illustrious professional career. As a veteran of the Liberian women’s national team and a number of women's professional teams in Liberia, Peters has played at the highest level of Liberian women’s football. In addition to participating in sessions with the entire group, she often works closely with a few of MFA’s female student-athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1672057818439-9FLD1WNBD9RV85D7RIYA/NDPJ0854.jpg Staff - Agnes Togbah Medic/Trainer Agnes Togbah is the medic/trainer at LEAD MFA. As a former member of the Liberian national team's training staff, Togbah is a highly respected medic in Liberian football circles. She attends to our student-athletes at every training session and match, and she provides injury reports for our coaches on a daily basis. Togbah is a favorite of our student-athletes – she is affectionately referred to as "Aunty Agnes" – and she brings positive energy to the Academy on a daily basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608031310218-LOGV1PILDY1MKSG5HWCQ/NPGB6227.jpg Staff - Abraham Z.B. Washington Medic Abraham Washington is a Medic at LEAD Monrovia Football Academy. Washington has been a practicing nurse since 2007. He started his career as a nurse assistant at Ahmadiyya Muslim Clinic. In 2011, he transitioned to the classroom, teaching Chemistry and General Science at several schools across Monrovia. In 2016, Washington left the classroom and joined one of Liberia’s most historic football clubs Mighty Barolle, as their chief medic. At Monrovia Football Academy, Washington works directly with Agnes Togbah to ensure our student-athletes are safe and healthy. Washington holds a BSc in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608282992009-ZW7P2VXCUEXV2NEVREUR/Patience+David.JPG Staff - Patience David Medic/Matron Patience David is the Medic/Matron at the Academy. She is a registered nurse and a 2019 graduate of the SMYTHE Institute. In her current role, Patience works alongside the Academy’s medics to create a happy, homely environment for all staff members and student-athletes. She takes care of students with minor illnesses, and she ensures that the students’ dormitories are clean and tidy. She works wearing a BIG smile! We love having her at the Academy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1611297809583-E3IT6EO4TN9NTECMU2U4/CIUZ3931.jpg Staff - Zoe Anderson Caterer Zoe Anderson works with Sharon Ajavon on a daily basis to prepare school lunches. Prior to joining the Academy, Anderson was running her own catering company in Paynesville, Liberia. As a full-time caterer, she regularly cooked for hundreds of people at weddings, parties, and other big events. Anderson's cooking career began in 1997, when she attended a culinary school in Ghana. Upon completing her culinary course, Anderson opened a small restaurant called Red Copy in the Buduburam refugee camp. She has a wealth of cooking experience and we're delighted to have her ensuring our student-athletes are eating nutritious, delicious food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608282810383-J4YX730998A5NRUC8FNP/Peter+Tokpah.jpg Staff - Peter Tokpah Dean Peter Tokpah is the Dean of the boys’ dormitory at the Academy. Peter previously served as a security and demonstrated tremendous determination beyond safeguarding the Academy – staff, students, and visitors. In his current role, Peter works alongside the matrons to create a safe, homely, and conducive environment for our student-athletes to strive and thrive. Before joining the Academy, Peter worked as a maintenance worker at the Future Builders Academy. He is happy to be working in his new role! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1634287590688-5IU3OOZ552IXCQ9LOOZJ/Cecelia+Mcintosh.JPG Staff - Cecelia Mcintosh Matron Cecelia Mcintosh works as a Matron at the Academy. Cecelia brings her caring, loving, and disciplinary attributes to serve our student-athletes. She is responsible for the health and overall well-being of student-athletes at the Academy. In her role, Cecelia focuses on creating a happy, homely environment for all, ensuring that student-athletes and all staff members have the support and care they need. She has a warm and engaging personality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1619166999732-VA0E46ER68278UE5UWYV/IMG_1601+%281%29.jpg Staff - Josiah Foley Head of Security Josiah Foley is the head of security at LEAD MFA. Before joining the academy, Foley served 3 years as the head of security for the community watch team in the New Hope Community, Jacob Town. Foley is a graduate of the St. Francis High School. He is also a student at the University of Liberia, where he studies General Agriculture. Foley uses his many years of community policing to help provide a safe and conducive environment for our student-athletes to learn, grow, and develop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608282926345-EONOH2T35F24EMS93P9C/Kormo+Sumo.jpg Staff - Korpo Sumo Matron Korpo Sumo is responsible for the health and overall well-being of student-athletes at the Academy. In her role, Korpo focuses on creating a happy, homely environment for all, ensuring that student-athletes and all staff members have the support and care they need. She has a warm and engaging personality. We are thrilled to have her! She holds a BBA in Sociology and Public Administration from the University of Liberia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1608283079089-6OQ2I8YUSXRXCJ1DA3MS/Feta+Faure.jpg Staff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1464184692854-4NSEHH1S6MS1JRYBLH5T/DSC_0056.jpg Staff - Ernest Dorley Logistics Intern Ernest currently studies Economics and Management at United Methodist University. He oversees our students' computer class every Friday morning and helps with other logistical processes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5492a72ce4b02a19b7c8b08a/1478017725722-LDN9PERMNPX0YFUDGVYM/IMG_6535.jpg Staff - Klon D.C. Hinneh Teacher Klon teaches Math, Science, and Health at MFA. One of the most sought-after bright minds in Liberia, Klon currently lectures at the University of Liberia, teaches classes at Cathedral Catholic School, and volunteers at SMART Liberia. His relentless work ethic and drive to promote positive change in Liberia has led to recognition as a BHP Billiton Scholar. Klon is currently applying to engineering master's programs at MIT, Cornell, and the University of Michigan. He holds a BSc in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from the University of Liberia, as well as an ASc in Electronic Engineering from Stella Maris Polytechnic. 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