People behind the mission

Meet The Team

The passionate minds behind Gifts Inspire Ghana, working tirelessly to drive transformation, empower the youth, and uplift communities.

Ms. Gifty Adoboah, Founder and Executive Director

Miss Gifty Adoboah

Founder and Executive Director

Biography

Gifty Adoboah leads Gifts Inspire Ghana with a focus on education, skills training, entrepreneurship, and empowerment for young people, especially girls and women.

Her wider work spans entrepreneurship, communications strategy, public speaking, corporate events hosting, and purpose-driven leadership.

Henry Edmund Nana Akuffo, Projects Manager
Henry Edmund Nana Akuffo
Projects ManagerRead profile
Agyei Kwame Akyea, Programs Coordinator
Agyei Kwame Akyea
Programs CoordinatorRead profile
Frozella Agyemang, Administrative Secretary
Frozella Agyemang
Administrative SecretaryRead profile
Ernest Quarshie, Director of Communications and PR
Ernest Quarshie
Director of Communications & PRRead profile
Blessing Ewusi Emmanuel, Finance and Accounts Officer
Blessing Ewusi Emmanuel
Finance & Accounts OfficerRead profile
Agnes Donkor, Gender and Women Empowerment Lead
Agnes Donkor
Gender & Women Empowerment LeadRead profile

Full biographies

Team Leadership Profiles

Meet the people guiding our programmes, operations, communications, and commitment to women and young people.

Ms. Gifty Adoboah, Founder and Executive Director
Founder & Executive Director

Ms. Gifty Adoboah

Gifty Adoboah is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, gender advocate, communications strategist, public speaker, corporate events host and MC, and innovative leader with a strong passion for empowerment and social change. She is the brain behind Gifts Inspire Ghana (GIG), and her work reflects a commitment to creating opportunities for young people, especially girls and women.

As the Founder and Executive Director of Gifts Inspire Ghana, an organization focused on education, skills training, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment, she works to create opportunities that enable young people to build confidence, develop practical skills, and become economically empowered.

Gifty is also the Chief Executive Officer of Billy's Trendy Wigs, a beauty and hair brand that combines entrepreneurship with skills development by providing training opportunities for individuals.

Beyond GIG and her personal ventures, Gifty works with institutions, corporations, and organizations to develop and facilitate skills training programs as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, helping beneficiaries acquire practical skills and explore opportunities for economic independence.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Classics from the University of Ghana and has gained experience across critical thinking, problem solving, and communications. Through her various platforms, Gifty continues to champion purpose-driven leadership, empowerment, and sustainable opportunities for young people.

Henry Edmund Nana Akuffo, Projects Manager
Projects Manager

Henry Edmund Nana Akuffo

Henry Edmund Nana Akuffo is a young Ghanaian leader, community development advocate, and youth inclusion enthusiast. With diverse experience across multiple fields, he is passionate about driving positive change in Ghana and beyond through policy influence and nation-building.

Known for his versatility, commitment to community development, and strong advocacy for youth empowerment, Henry is an enthusiast of the law and believes in leveraging legal frameworks and civic engagement as tools for social transformation. He is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where young people are not only heard but empowered to lead.

Henry is the Projects Manager of Gifts Inspire Ghana, contributing to the planning and implementation of GIG's projects and initiatives. He is committed to ensuring that GIG's interventions are impactful, inclusive, and aligned with its mission of empowering communities and inspiring positive change.

Agyei Kwame Akyea, Programs Coordinator
Programs Coordinator

Agyei Kwame Akyea

Agyei Kwame Akyea is a student leader who currently serves as the Local President for the National Union of Ghana Students, University of Ghana Accra City Campus. He is pursuing a BSc in Administration, majoring in Health Services Management, at the University of Ghana Business School.

Agyei is the Programs Coordinator of Gifts Inspire Ghana, where he supports the organization with coordination, teamwork, and strategic planning skills to ensure the effective implementation of GIG's programs.

Frozella Agyemang, Administrative Secretary
Administrative Secretary

Frozella Agyemang

Frozella Agyemang is a social work student passionate about serving vulnerable populations, leadership, public speaking, and community development.

She has demonstrated leadership in various capacities, including Organizing Secretary for the Writers and Debators Society at St. Joseph Seminary. She currently serves as the Secretary for the Media Committee of the 68th University of Ghana Student Representative Council (UGSRC) and is a member of its Publicity Committee.

Frozella is the Administrative Secretary of Gifts Inspire Ghana, supporting the organization's administrative coordination, documentation, internal communication, and organizational activities. She brings her leadership skills, experience, and dedication to service to the effective functioning of GIG.

Ernest Quarshie, Director of Communications and PR
Director of Communications & PR

Ernest Quarshie

Ernest Quarshie is a communications professional, emerging legal practitioner, researcher, and advocate with interests in corporate communications, governance, public service, and social development.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy with Psychology from the University of Ghana and is pursuing a Post First Degree Law (LLB) at the University of Ghana alongside an MBA in Corporate Communications at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

His interdisciplinary background has equipped him with strong skills in strategic communication, research, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for using communication to build trust and promote meaningful social initiatives.

Ernest leads at Gifts Inspire Ghana as the Director of Communications & Public Relations, spearheading the organization's communication, public relations, and visibility efforts. He ensures that its programs, initiatives, and impact are effectively communicated to the public and stakeholders.

Blessing Ewusi Emmanuel, Finance and Accounts Officer
Finance & Accounts Officer

Blessing Ewusi Emmanuel

Blessing Ewusi Emmanuel is an accomplished accounting and finance professional with a BSc in Administration, Accounting option, from the University of Ghana.

He is a former Student Representative Council (SRC) Treasurer and is currently pursuing a Master's in Accounting & Finance at the University of Ghana Business School. He is also a Level 2 student of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG).

Blessing is a Senior Accountant at a microfinance institution in Ghana. He has developed strong expertise in accounting and financial management, gaining mastery in accounting, financial management, investment, data analytics, project management, and business development.

With this wealth of experience, he serves as the Finance & Accounts Officer at Gifts Inspire Ghana, providing sound financial oversight, accountability, budgeting, and resource management to support the organization's programs and sustainable growth.

Agnes Donkor, Gender and Women Empowerment Lead
Gender & Women Empowerment Lead

Agnes Donkor

Agnes Donkor is a clinical psychologist under training, entrepreneur, and advocate passionate about mental health education and community service.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Ghana and is currently pursuing an MPhil in Clinical Psychology, while also serving as a Graduate Assistant at the same institution.

Agnes participates widely in humanitarian and volunteering work, with initiatives focused on education, women's employment, and creating opportunities for young people in underserved communities.

Agnes is the Gender & Women Empowerment Lead at Gifts Inspire Ghana, bringing her knowledge of psychology, advocacy, and community service to initiatives that promote the wellbeing, empowerment, dignity, and development of women and girls.