Meet our team
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
PROFILE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair
Elizabeth Bankah
Medical Doctor
Dr. Elizabeth Bankah is the new Board Chair of diabetes youth care. She brings her experience of working with adolescents living with chronic diseases in Ghana to support young ones living with diabetes in Ghana. Elizabeth is a family physician working with Greater Accra Regional Hospital. her goal is to strengthen support networks with young people living with diabetes to ensure they meet their fullest potential
Board Member
Prof. Ernest Yorke
Medical Doctor
In my field of work, I have noted the influence of support groups on the people living with chronic diseases. Diabetes in young people has a major impact on the young ones themselves, their families and the community in which they live. DYC is making headway in making a positive impact and I want to help this grow.
Board Member
Yacoba Atiase
Medical Doctor
Diabetes Youth Care is a brilliant initiative, and I am happy to be part of the team. Patient education is critical in diabetes education; therefore, I am particularly interested in the diabetes camps where these young warriors come together to learn, have fun and interact with one another.
Board Member
Owureku Asare
Digital Financial Specialist
Supporting young people living with diabetes in Ghana would goa long way to help the families and the young ones to achieve their dreams. Support them to be independent and contribute to their society.
Board Member
Georgette B. Sekyi Addo
Business Executive
Living with diabetes in Ghana should not be seen as a hindrance to growth and development. Young warriors should be encouraged to attain their goals and I hope to engage in entrepreneurship programs.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
Nana Ama Barnes Amoa
Medical Doctor
Seeing strangers volunteering to dedicate their resources to support young people living with diabetes is heartwarming. Also, the joy on their faces of the young ones and their families when the strangers they meet become family due to the common experiences, makes this worthwhile. Diabetes won’t stop them.
Board Member
Maame Adwoa Sam – Brew
Clinical Pharmacist
It is a pleasure to serve on the board of diabetes youth care. This organization serves to increase access to health services amongst young people living with diabetes and theor families. I hope to mentor and help with youth leadership programs to promote the growth and development among these amazing warriors.
Board Member
Marc Dzradosi
Medical Doctor
Dr Dzradosi has been volunteering with diabetes Youth Care for more than 8 years, his love for supporting young people and their families living with diabetes has been unmatched by his experience in Hospital based Clinical Pharmacy Services, Academia, Research, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. He is one of very few formally trained Clinical Pharmacy Specialists in Cardiac and Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management and Disease State Management resident in Ghana. He is currently the Head of Pharmaceutical Services at the International Maritime Hospital.
Board Member
Prince Ofori Boateng
Admin/board secretary
It’s my passion to work with Children and young adults living with type 1 diabetes in Ghana and beyond. Seeing the joy on their faces during camps and monthly meetings makes me fulfilled and willing to do more to enable them realize their dreams
I.T CORDINATOR
ISSAKA ABDULLAH
Issaka Abdullah is my name, the President for Diabetes Youth Care. I lived with Type1 Diabetes for the past 15 years. I work to ensure that all members are well taken care of medically and Creating awareness to reduce the state of stigmatization in our communities.
PROFILE OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVES
PRESIDENT
ISSAKA ABDULLA
Issaka Abdullah is my name, the President for Diabetes Youth Care. I lived with Type1 Diabetes for the past 15 years. I work to ensure that all members are well taken care of medically and Creating awareness to reduce the state of stigmatization in our communities.
vice PRESIDENT
NANA DUROWAAH ODURO YEBOAH
My name is Nana Durowaah Oduro Yeboah. I have been living with type 1 diabetes for 12 years. I am the Vice President of Diabetes Youth Care. I work closely with the President to execute activities. Everyday, I come into contact with people who think diabetes is a death sentence. During my tenure, I will actively advocate to eradicate these harmful beliefs. #diabeteswontstopus
DEPUTY ORGANIZING SECRETARY
ELLA ASANTE
Hello, I’m Emmanuella Owusu Asante. I’ve navigated life with diabetes for 13 years. Currently serving as the Deputy Organizing Secretary of Diabetes Youth Care, I play a key role in supporting our mission. Organizing events, inspiring the youth living with diabetes and also helping spread awareness about diabetes, my responsibilities aim to empower the youth living with diabetes not to give up, because DIABETES WONT STOP US.. My advice: embrace a positive mindset, prioritize self-care, and remember that you’re not alone in this journey.
DEPUTY SECRETARY
NATHAN AMOATENG
My name is Adarkwah Nathan Amoateng. I’ve been a diabetic since 2006. Currently, the Deputy Secretary for Diabetes Youth Care and assist the the General Secretary in his or her roles. My advice would be, keep doing you and diabetes won’t stop you.
SECRETARY
SELASIE HORMENOO
Hello I am in the person of Hormenoo Emmanuella Selasi, 23 years of age and been living with diabetes for 3 years. I am the general secretary of Diabetes Youth Care and I basically document meetings held by the organisation and the various regions, keep records and assist in other fields required.
The advice I’d give is that do not let diabetes hold you back from achieving your goals, weaponize it as the motivation to push for change and show the world that diabetes can’t stop you.
ORGANIZER
FAIZA GANIYU
My name is Abdul Ganiyu Faiza. I have been a diabetic for 18 years. I am the Organizing secretary of DYC and my roles are: Making sure welcoming information is useful and relevant to new and returning members, Explaining the rules and regulations of the group to our members, During event, explain how people can get involved and send notes to group, Maintaining orders by identifying problems and resolving conflicts among teams. My advice to you my fellow diabuddies and you out there is, let all take very good care of ourselves, follow what ever our medics instruct us to do. We should keep on using our insulins and Diabetes will never stop us. Long live DYC.
Deputy Administrator
Irene Agyeman
My name is Irene Agyeman. I have lived with diabetes for 14 years. I serve as the Deputy Administrator for Diabetes Youth Care.
I help in overseeing the affairs of the executives and supporting the administrator.
My advice to the young ones living with diabetes is, don’t let diabetes define you. You are stronger than you think.
We are loving hearts and minds
and our business is to Care4One
We have a very versatile and dynamic team of professionals from various professional fields such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Nutrition, IT, etc.
Medical Team
Dr. Nana Ama Barnes
TEAM LEADER
Dr. David Owusu
TEAM MEMBER - MEDICAL
Dr. Ernestina Asante-Bediako
TEAM MEMBER
Dr. Yacobah Atiase
BOARD MEMBER - MEDICAL
Dr. Jenny Grant
TEAM LEADER - MEDICAL
DR. BISMARK EMMANUEL AKAKPO
TEAM MEMBER - MEDICAL
Eric Baa-Yeboah
TEAM MEMBER - MEDICAL
Nursing & Nutrition
mary
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
edem TSAWODZI
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
Yaa Bimpeh
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
priscy
TEAM MEMBER - NUTRITION
Emelia Amankrah
TEAM MEMBER - NURSE
ELIZABETH OWUSU
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
Rita Yankey
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
Pearl Exornam Selormey
TEAM MEMBER - NUTRITION
JUANITA DADSON
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
Caroline Ewusi
TEAM MEMBER - NURSING
Pharmacy & Non-Medics
Dr. Marc Dzradosi
TEAM MEMBER - PHARMACY
Baffour-Duah Bright
TEAM MEMBER - PHARMACY
Eli Evans Kallulu Jr.
TEAM MEMBER - IT
Sam Nii Adjaidoo
TEAM MEMBER - IT
Joshua Yirenkyi
TEAM MEMBER
Mark Turkson
TEAM MEMBER