Our Board
President
Charles Kwasi Gyan
Charles is a trained paralegal in Ontario, Canada, and also has a degree in international development.
His ambition is to complete his Law degree in Canada while following his passion for poverty eradication.
Vice President
Cherie Sexsmith
BFA, Masters in Education, Cherie is a teacher, author and illustrator in Hong Kong.
She is on KNEF’s grant writing and curriculum development committee for KNEF Ghana.
Board Member
Christine Sexsmith
Christine is an office administrator and has been associated with KNEF from the beginning. She has enjoyed watching the charity grow.
Board Member
Mickey Lee
Mickey is a senior nurse and has been working with KNEF Ghana for over ten years. He is also a new immigrant to Canada and is very interested in learning about farming and Canadian culture. We are happy to have him on our KNEF Canada team and look forward to farming with him. Mickey speaks several languages fluently.
Board Member
Prof. Nicholas Bastine
Prof. Nicholas is a professor of Legal Studies at Osgoode Hall and a contract lawyer.
Board Member
Heike Ohlmeyer
BA and ESL educator, Heike is a teacher by profession. She has collected second-hand clothes and school supplies and has taken most of the pictures you see on our website.
She is working on fundraising and contacts.
Board Member
Tanya Freed
Tanya Freed, BFA, MA Art Ed., is a non-profit professional with more than 15 years experienceas an educator, arts manager, cultural worker and community connector. Tanya has been a supporter and board member of KNEF Ghana since 2010, and is excited about the growth and success of KNEF Canada.
Board Member
Pratyush Devrani
For the past four years, Pratyush has been an integral part of KNEF, expertly managing all our digital platforms and offering invaluable IT support. With over a decade of experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, and the retail domain, he brings unparalleled expertise to the table. His educational background includes a Graduate Diploma in Applied Business, a Degree in Business Administration, and an NZ National Certificate in Retail Management.