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CASP
Computers for Africa Schools Project
Bridging Digital Divide in Primary through Secondary Schools in Ghana, West Africa

OFFICERS

Mr. Stephen Opoku Gyamfi, Executive Director
Mr. Gyamfi, President and CEO of Global Gateway Consulting, Inc. (GGC), an Alexandria, Virginia-based information technology (IT) consulting firm, founded CASP in June 2005. He has an extensive background in corporate finance and information technology (IT) and has consulted his services to major telecommunications and IT firms such as INTELSAT, SAIC, Winstar, ANADAC, etc. Mr. Gyamfi uses his expertise in business and technologies to assist CASP. Mr. Gyamfi received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Mr. Gyamfi also serves on the boards of several professional and community organizations in the Northern Virginia area.

Ms. Harriet Dansah-Appiah, General Secretary
Ms. Dansah is an equity lending staff assistant with the Navy Federal Union in McLean, Virginia. She has an extensive background in business and volunteering. Ms. Dansah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Computers for Africa Schools Project (CASP) is managed by professionals who are voluntarily seeking to help others. CASP is governed by a board of Directors of 5 prominent men and women who have distinguished themselves in varied fields of professions.

We are currently assembling our Ghana-based team, including the Ghana-based Executive Director, with a full compliment of 3-5 paid staff who will perform the day-to-day operational management and implementation of programs.

Dr. George Letsa, Director
Dr. Letsa is a Comptroller at a Federal Government agency in Virginia. He is an accomplished accountant and financial professional who previously held executive positions such as Director of Budget, Washington, DC Public Schools Systems and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS). He intends to use his specialty in education and business to assist Ghana schools. Dr. Letsa holds Ph.D. and MBA degrees from US and Canada respectively. He is also a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) and Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University, Maryland.

Mr. Ronald Elliot Sr. Director
Mr. Ronald Elliot is a successful businessman, with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry throughout the world. He has built and managed numerous hotels and commercial buildings in the Washington metropolitan area. A former US Air Force Officer and Architect, Mr. Elliot has visited numerous countries in Africa, most recently, Ghana and have witnessed the lack of computing facilities in schools and would like to use his influence in any way possible to assist CASP in fulfilling its mission. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and US Air Force Academy.

Mr. Henry Adu, Director
Mr. Henry Adu an Audit Project Manager for a Federal Government, with over 20 years of experience in Financial Auditing. Mr. Adu is also currently the President of the Washington Metropolitan-based Asante Kotoko Association, as well as the head of Asante Mampong Development Association. In addition, Mr. Adu is the Treasurer of Mt. Vernon and Lee Soccer Association. Mr. Adu's life-long history of volunteering makes him a suitable person to support CASP in achieving its goals. A US-trained CPA, he also possesses BS and MBA degrees.

Mr. Vincent Erondu, Director
Mr. Erondu, Founder and President of Elegant Appraisal Services (EAS), previously worked as Regional Planner with the State of Maryland Department of Planning for over 20 years. In addition, Mr. Erondu serves as a TV commentator on African Affairs in Washington, D.C. Mr. Erondu's commitment to educating the youth of Africa is what propelled him to join the CASP as a director. He earned Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Political Science, and Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning.

Mr. Stephen Gyamfi, Executive Director