DIRECTOR

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER &

CORPORATE CAMPAIGNS LEAD

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He was the Student President of the Ghana Veterinary Medical Students’ Association and President of the International Veterinary Students Association, Kumasi in 2021. He previously volunteered with the Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems, Tamale under the International Citizen Service where he fought to promote the rights of the marginalized in society.

He is passionate about animals, sustainable development and the One Health Concept.

PROJECT MANAGER: FARMED ANIMAL WELFARE

African Union Avian Medicine Scholar at Pan African University Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (Including Health and Agriculture)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

As a lover of nature and everything within, Wildlife to her is not just biodiversity and beauty but an extension of ourselves in nature. As such it is in her interest to contribute in her capacity as a veterinarian to help protect wild terrestrial and aquatic animal species through research.

She seeks to protect the interests of wildlife welfare taking into consideration its interrelationships with human beings. As such fish welfare and human–wild animal interface are some of her top priorities.

PROGRAMS MANAGER &

DONKEY WELFARE LEAD

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He previously won an award in the faculty with his article titled, ‘Animal Welfare in Ghana’ which was a capstone essay chronicling the animal welfare issues in the country.

Emmanuel has over the years worked in various capacities to champion the course of animal welfare and have volunteered at many organizations including Rabies In West Africa and Mission Rabies where he took part in animal welfare activities. Emmanuel is passionate about animal welfare and One Health advocacy, and enjoys networking and nature.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HEAD

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

PROJECT MANAGER: AQUATIC ANIMAL WELFARE

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He is very passionate about voluntary work and community services and with great interest in poultry welfare, livestock welfare and animal care and handling. Vincent is very committed and productive.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He is a self-motivated person who is passionate about educating the public on animal welfare. He previously served on the Students’ association’s education community where he participated in radio education programmes and campaigns promoting animal health and welfare.

He writes articles on animal welfare. He has interest in research, information communication and advocacy.

RESEARCH LEAD

Charity is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, KNUST with both BSc. Biological Science and MPhil. Physiology education from KNUST. She is interested in the potential safety and adverse impacts of natural and synthetic substances, and the mechanisms by which their toxic effects are exerted on fertility, gestation outcomes and future generation health.

She hopes to be an established African toxicologist with expert knowledge in the potential implications of toxicity on genomics, digital tools, in silico/in vitro developments and the long-term consequences of gene-editing technologies.

She is therefore delighted to work as part of any multidisciplinary team that focuses on developmental toxicology, food safety and safety pharmacology possibly through replacing, reducing or refining animal use in research. This, she believes, will improve animal welfare and productivity.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE WILD AND AQUATIC ANIMAL WELFARE

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He is a passionate advocate for animal welfare and one-health. He has extensively worked on animal welfare projects in the country and has had research experiences with top professors on topics of one-health and animal welfare. He currently is the president for the national chapter of the international veterinary students association (IVSA Ghana) and was formerly the exchange officer.

He has held various positions in the veterinary students association both national chapter and globally. These include, education committee head , student ambassador for animal welfare (SCAW) , student ambassador for veterinary education (SCOVE) and OIE junior ambassador. Ludwig is currently an active advocate by means of broadcast media and social media.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FARMED ANIMAL WELFARE

African Union Avian Medicine Sholar at Pan African University Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (Including Health and Agriculture)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He is an animal lover and welfare enthusiast. He is also an ambassador for a Greener World and Organic Food.

COMMUNICATIONS

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate from the School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He is a freelance graphic designer and has an interest in animal welfare and public health advocacy. He aims to contribute to public sensitization on the need and the will to protect and care for the overall welfare of animals in the scope of public health.

ADMIN/FINANCE MANAGER

Victor holds a Bachelor of arts in Accounting and Economics degree from the University of Ghana, Legon.

Whilst in school, he became a senator and audit board chairperson of the Akuafo hall Junior Common Room in the 2019/2020 academic year and the 2021/2022 academic year respectively.

LEGAL ADVISOR

Frederick is a graduate of the University of Ghana School of Law and the Ghana School of Law.

RESEARCHER AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Wanjiru graduated from Strathmore University with an LLB Degree. She cares deeply about making the world better and making a significant difference in other people’s lives.

She is passionate about advocacy especially when it comes to gender equality, children welfare, global education, economic empowerment and animal welfare. Working with Animal Advocacy Africa allows her to leverage the knowledge, research skills and experience garnered within the legal field to formulate effective policies to promote animal welfare.

Outside the legal field she pursues her creative side which led her to pursue graphic design on the side which she has excellent mastery of.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Daniel is currently a third year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

He always wants to impact the lives of other people, loves to be around animals and above all selflessly dedicate to working with others to achieve extraordinary things. He has worked with the Health Science Students’ Association of KNUST and served as the Information and MO Support Manager of the International Veterinary Students’ Association - Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Team 2021/2022. Daniel’s personal interest in learning new skills led him to graphic designing which he hopes to be an expert in.