Meet the Team

Yaa Priscilla Birago, President
Priscilla is Social Entrepreneur, Business Analyst, Mentor and Workshop Facilitator. Over the years she has worked with Hands of a Hero Foundation to empower, educate and mentor many youth in the Greater Toronto Area(GTA)

Diana Sarpong, Director of Marketing & Treasurer.
For many years Diana Sarpong has been volunteering in the community with children and for fundraising events. Being a co-founder of Hands of a Hero Foundation has given her the opportunity to give back to disadvantaged children…

Matilda Mia Donkor, Director of Programs and Projects
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of working with youth both within and outside HOHF. These experiences have allowed me to facilitate program activities…

Vera Asare, Director of Communications and Social Media
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: I’ve always been passionate about community engagement. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood, I spent time with the youth and children during the summer at the our annual community summer camp.

Sarah Kaj , Grant Writer and Researcher
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement :In the past I have tutored students learning English helping them get a better grasp of the language and develop their vocabulary. I have done peer review and essay editing for students in high school and university.I enjoy teaching and coaching others and helping show them that their…

Sara Nyamekye Bempah, Event and Fundraiser Coordinator
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: In 2014, I was in Ghana for some time working for Joy News, while working there I would conduct interviews on the streets to find the answers to trending questions that concerned the community. These interviews were conducted …

Racheal Sarpong , Operations Coordinator
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: I am currently in my final year of an undergraduate degree in Law & Society at York University. Throughout my studies in law, I have come to understand the ways in which the law is used as a tool to oppress disadvantaged communities…

Nour Bawab, Graphic Designer
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: During my university days at OCAD U, I worked at the Campus Life center where all the Student Life events were born. I was engaged with my peers and was involved in social activities that promoted creative exchange between students.

Thurka Rangan, Youth Development Coordinator
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: I have always been passionate about community development and have actively worked with individuals, groups, and various organizations towards progressive social change. I worked as a youth outreach …

Jemeisha, Williams, Youth Development Coordinator
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: During my university days at OCAD U, I worked at the Campus Life center where all the Student Life events were born. I was engaged with my peers and was involved in social activities that promoted creative exchange between students.
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Nisha Chouhan, Youth Development Coordinator
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: In the past, I have had experience with community engagement by being involved in my school’s volunteer tax program. I was able to experience a sense of community and work closely with other individuals to accomplish initiatives for my school

Robert Conte, Social Media and Communication Assistant
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: In the past I have volunteered for various publications covering community events. I also worked with youth as a volunteer soccer coach.
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Tejas Kittur, Grant Writer and Researcher
My past experiences with youth and or community engagement: In the past I have worked with Durham Youth Housing Service Shelter as an Accessibility Policy Writer. We provided hands on support for youths to meet their housing, motivational, educational and supportive needs.
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Bennet Nyarko, Ghana Regional Director

Ekta Lather, Marketing/Sponsorship Coordinator
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