Board of Directors
Racheal Aryee Esq.
Founder and Executive Director
Ms. Aryee is a practising lawyer in Ghana and a Senior Tutor at the University of Cape Coast, College of Distance Education.
Her pursuit of justice and concern for the general well-being of underserved groups informed her decision to establish the Naa Oo Naa Foundation
As the founder, her academic and professional development has been shaped by an intentional commitment to understanding how law and public policy can be leveraged to reach underserved populations more effectively.
Parallel to her academic and professional work, the NGO she established has provided health education and medical screenings, support for individuals living with disabilities, Legal Advocacy & Support and Educational empowerment programs to people across Ghana.
Mr . Emmanuel Mensah Bonsu
Secretary
Mr. Emmanuel Mensah Bonsu is a Research Assistant at the Department of English, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He has experience in higher education research practices.
Mr. Bonsu has an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Education (Arts), with English as his major, and a master’s degree in English Language, all obtained from the University of Cape Coast. He has engaged in several humanitarian activities. His natural affinity for helping others is a perfect fit for the goals and priorities a non-profit organization upholds in the community
Mershack Asiedu-Yankie- Esq.
Member
Mr. Mershack Asiedu-Yankey is a Lawyer by profession and a member of the Ghana Bar Association. He is an ardent human rights advocate, especially for the rights of persons living with disabilities. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Cape Coast and a Qualifying Certificate (QC) from the Ghana School of Law.
He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy, and Religion & Human Values from the University of Cape Coast. He is an alumnus of the International Citizens Service (ICS), a global volunteering programme under the auspices of the UK Department for International Development (DFID). He won the Best All-Round Volunteer Award in 2015 for his dedication to producing baseline research for the promotion of the rights of persons living with disabilities in the Tamale Metropolis
Emma Catherine Kwansema Wilson Esq.
Member
Ms. Wilson is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Methodist University, Ghana. She also obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
She is an enthusiastic human rights advocate, especially for women and children. She has rich working experience from the Human Rights Advocacy Centre, CHRAJ and Progressive Life Centre. Her passion for children also led her to take teaching as a volunteer job at Asare Oppong School Complex and St Anthony R/C Basic School. Ms. Wilson is a company secretary and director at SLT Logistics Ltd
Carruthers Tetteh Esq.
Member & Head, Dept of Persons with Special Needs
Mr. Carruthers Tetteh is a Lawyer with a visual impairment and a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Mr. Tetteh is a purpose-driven and ambitious young man who always aspires to be independent and to make a positive impact on his country despite his disability. Mr. Carruthers Tetteh is an advocate for persons living with disabilities in Ghana. He is into humanitarian projects that seek to create awareness of the rights of persons living with disabilities in Ghana.
He is an ardent believer in the principles of natural justice, equity and the rule of law. Mr. Tetteh had his undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Education in Art, majoring in English at the University of Cape Coast. He also obtained his Bachelor of Laws program from the University of Cape Coast. He also pursued a Masters in Laws (LLM) Programme in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at the University of Ghana.
Linda Antwi
Relationship Manager
Linda Antwi is a community development and advocacy professional with experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, and programme coordination.
She serves as the Relations Officer at Naa Oo Naa Foundation, where she supports community outreach, manages stakeholder relationships, and contributes to advocacy initiatives focused on improving the welfare of vulnerable groups.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cape Coast and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Wisconsin International University College, Ghana. She also holds a professional certification in Marketing. Linda is passionate about social justice, inclusive development, and community empowerment.
