The Team
Kader Coulibaly – (Executive Director)
Mr. Coulibaly's areas of expertise is building strategic partnerships and he is passionate about missions work, leadership building and training. Mr. Coulibaly has a degree in Computer Science from Maryland and is fluent in French. He served as the Global Missions Outreach Manager for UMHFA for years before being called into UMHFA's executive leadership after the passing of our founders. He has over 15 years' experience in security and risk assessment and presently is Senior Manager at an international corporation, managing risk assessment programs. Mr. Coulibaly also oversees, his NGO, Verts Pasturages (Green Pastures), a community-based non-profit that partners with UMHFA in working with disenfranchised youth in Ivory Coast, West Africa.
He presently resides in West Africa with his beautiful wife.
Stephanie Patience Kainos - (Administrator)
Ms. Stephanie Kainos serves on the board of directors. She is a public health consultant and Peace Corps/Response volunteer who served in both Togo and Senegal, West Africa. She has also served in Jamaica and Montreal, Canada with volunteer led NGOs on public health and education projects as well as having worked with Maine Families, New York Medical College, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Program Reach Inc and Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS. Ms. Kainos has a BA in International Studies with concentrations in Economics and African Studies. She holds a Master's in Public Health (MPH) with specialization in Epidemiology and a certificate in Behavioral Science and Health Promotion and certified mental health rehabilitation technician. She has a background in youth development, community health, and education. Stephanie's experiences are in the areas of business management, coordination and administration of sustainable projects, of institutional policy and organization, and communication of a range of social and health concerns pertaining to underserved communities. She is fluent in Italian, Spanish, French and local languages and is passionate about empowering individuals and communities.
Yedidah Gifty Ameyaw - (Community Resource Center, Coordinator)
Ms. Yedidah Ameyaw volunteers her time providing case management as well as supporting activities run at the resource center. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maine, BA in Sociology (graduating with honors) with a minor in Criminal Justice from State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. Ms. Yedidiah Ameyaw also has a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor from Gateway Community College, CT , is a certified mental health rehabilitation technician and pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Yedidiah's passion is youth empowerment and missions work. She was a volunteer at Operations Crossroads in Impendle, South Africa focusing in community development projects specifically agriculture and education. Yedidah was also involved in UMHFA missionary trip to Yopougon Ivory Coast, West Africa in 2013. Ms. Yedidah Ameyaw has extensive experience in working with adults living with serious mental health conditions and substance use disorder and has also served young adults with behavioral and emotional/intellectual challenges through her work with Marrakech inc. Ms. Yedidah Ameyaw presently works as a licensed clinical social worker seving families and youth in the Cumberland County area in Maine. Ms. Yedidah is proficient in Italian; conversant in Spanish, French and local language.
Agnes Donkor – (Community Outreach, Coordinator)
Ms Donkor is an ordained Minister of Love of God’s Kingdom Outreach Ministries (LOGKOM). By profession she is a nurse and received her nursing training in Ghana, West Africa. Ms. Donkor has worked in skilled senior homes and provided direct care services to elderly patients with disabilities. She is passionate about missions work, and is the leading organizer of our homeless outreach activities in CT. She is also the mother of three grown women.
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Victoria Taha – (Secretary)
Vickie volunteers her time with UMHFA and with other community led projects. She is passionate about social justice and human rights. Vickie is actively involved in her community especially in the area of youth empowerment and engagement. She is presently pursuing her online bachelor's degree in psychology at the university in Georgia.
Our Volunteers
Our amazing volunteers and team are always ready to offer their skills, expertise and enthusiasm with a SMILE!
