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Meet our Board of Trustees

The Board is SREF's highest governing body — the fiduciaries and stewards of the public trust who set strategic direction, safeguard our finances, and hold our mission accountable to the communities we serve.

Our trustees

The people steering SREF forward

Each trustee brings a distinct field of expertise — from law and finance to operations and public policy — united by a shared commitment to SREF's beneficiaries.

Board Chairman

Leads the Board's governance and strategic oversight, prior to which he held senior leadership roles guiding organizations through growth and change.

Vice Chairman

Brings more than 20 years of leadership in international government policy and global relations.

Board Secretary

Healthcare professional, patented inventor, published scientist, serial entrepreneur, and humanitarian.

Board Member

Chief Operations Officer at Beacon Sleep Solutions, leading enterprise operations and strategic development.

Board Member

More than three decades of executive leadership, legal expertise, and organizational governance experience.

Board Member

Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management at Brigham Young University–Idaho.

Board Member

Lawyer and Valuation & Estate Surveyor practicing in Ghana, driven by a passion for justice.

Board Member

Board Member

A dedicated advocate for service, empowerment, and community development.

Standing committees

Every trustee serves on one committee

Committees carry the detailed, asynchronous work of governance, so full board meetings stay focused on strategy and decisions.

01

Finance Committee

Reviews monthly financials, audits budgeting models, and ensures compliance before any public or donor reporting.

02

Operations Committee

Analyzes field data, tracks program execution, and monitors progress toward SREF's three-to-five year goals.

03

Communications Committee

Guides outreach and PR messaging, digital infrastructure, and resource development, including the Give-or-Get pipeline.

SREF trustees and staff at a program opening in Ghana

Fiduciary duties

Three duties every trustee carries

Board service at SREF is a working commitment, not an honorary title. Each trustee holds the same three legal duties a nonprofit board owes the public it serves.

  • Duty of care. Exercise sound judgment and stay well informed about programs, finances and operations.
  • Duty of loyalty. Give undivided allegiance to SREF's mission above any outside or personal interest.
  • Duty of obedience. Keep every decision faithful to SREF's stated mission and the public trust.

What service involves

The commitment, stated plainly

A snapshot drawn from SREF's Board Member Agreement, so nobody joins without knowing what they are taking on.

Meeting attendance
75% of quarterly board meetings
Committee service
One standing committee, ~2–3 hrs/week
Give-or-get
$500 annually — give, or help raise
Term length
Per SREF bylaws
Compensation
Voluntary, unpaid service

Serve with us

Become a board member

We are looking for people who bring not just expertise, but genuine investment in the lives of the youth and families we serve.

What we look for

  • Significant professional experience in business, government, philanthropy or the nonprofit sector.
  • A commitment to and understanding of SREF's beneficiaries, preferably grounded in direct experience.
  • Diplomatic skill — the ability to cultivate relationships, facilitate dialogue and build consensus.
  • Diligence in completing assigned tasks for the full duration of board membership.
  • Integrity, credibility, and a genuine passion for improving beneficiaries' lives.

What trustees gain

  • Expand your network. Access to philanthropic leaders, business professionals and change-makers.
  • Sharpen your leadership. Hands-on governance, strategic leadership and nonprofit management.
  • Public recognition. Featured in SREF's communications, newsletters, reports and website.
  • Build your resume. An official title and board position for professional platforms.
  • Direct impact. A tangible contribution to youth development in Ghana and Tanzania.
  • Exclusive events. Invitations to SREF events, fundraisers and special briefings.

How to join

Four steps to the table

What to expect after you reach out.

  1. Step 1 Express interest Send a brief letter of interest and your resume to the Board Chair.
  2. Step 2 Conversation Meet the Governance Committee and Board Chair to discuss fit and expectations.
  3. Step 3 Meet the board Join a board meeting as a guest to see SREF governance in action.
  4. Result Vote & onboard On board approval, sign the Board Member Agreement and begin your term.

Ready to steer the mission?

Start the conversation

We would love to hear from you. Reach out to our Board Chairman to talk about joining SREF's Board of Trustees.

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