The Secretariat
Anderson D. MiamenExecutive Director
Anderson D. MiamenExecutive Director
Anderson is the Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL). He has over ten (10) years of work experience as a promoter of democratic governance, the rule of law, among others. He holds a Bachelor's in Sociology and is a candidate for the Master's in Regional Planning at the University of Liberia. He has authored research reports on education, mining, and corruption.
Gerald D. Yeakula, Esq.Program Manager
Gerald D. Yeakula, Esq.Program Manager
Gerald is a Liberian lawyer, writer, and researcher. He has over eight (8) years of experience in civil society, working on a number of themes including education, land corruption, mining corruption, etc. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Laws degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Liberia. Also, he has a Master of Law Degree in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa from the University of Pretoria, South Africa
William S. TaliFinance & Administrative Manager
William S. TaliFinance & Administrative Manager
William is a professional Accountant. With over thirteen (13) years of service at CENTAL, he is amongst the longest-serving employees of the organization. He has a certificate in Financial Management from the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA) in Monrovia.
Clara MallahGender & Inclusion Officer
Clara MallahGender & Inclusion Officer
Atty. Timothy L. ReevesLegal
Atty. Timothy L. ReevesLegal
Bendu Kpoto (Atty.)ALAC Coordinator
Bendu Kpoto (Atty.)ALAC Coordinator
Bendu is the Legal Officer at the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia
(CENTAL). She is a Public Interest Lawyer and advocate. She is a graduate of the College of Business and Public Administration, University of Liberia, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration (BPA) and a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, University of Liberia.
Jerryline T. WondeProgram Officer
Jerryline T. WondeProgram Officer
Jerryline believes in giving back to society. Serving as a Program Officer, specifically filling in the Youth Engagement Coordinator position, her interactions with young people country-wide is creating impacts through massive outreach activities.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Liberia. She has attained certificates in Monitoring and Evaluation, Microsoft Office Suit, and others.
Edward BlamoMedia & Communications Officer
Edward BlamoMedia & Communications Officer
Edward is an award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience in the areas of media, public relations, and branding. Prior to joining our team as Media and Communications Officer, he worked as a news reporter for several prominent media outlets as News Editor and Reporter. He had stints as a contributor for the internationally acclaimed China Dialogue and Mongabay news outlets based in the UK, and the US. He is educated and experienced in the areas of Mass Communication.
John M. SandoMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
John M. SandoMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
John is a Compassionate and driven Program, Monitoring and Evaluation Personnel with more than six years of career experience working with impoverished populations. He is highly adept at working within systems and has the ability to think outside of them. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and a Minor in Demography and a Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Cycle Management Techniques.
Erica SmartsAssistant Finance Officer
Erica SmartsAssistant Finance Officer
Leelah P. SemoreProgram Assistant
Leelah P. SemoreProgram Assistant
Leelah is a Liberian, an Environmentalist, and a Social Worker. She has over seven (7) years of experience working in the social space. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant and Soil Sciences and a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from the Cuttington University, Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia. She works as a Program Staff supporting various departments including the Open Expenditure Initiative.
Mark W. BoahndaoIT/Program Officer
Mark W. BoahndaoIT/Program Officer
Mark is a young Liberian and a Youth Volunteer. He has worked with several youth-led organizations locally and internationally focusing on organizational development, and branding. He has a degree in Accounting and Public Administration, Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship, Certificate in DataBase Management and Networking. His technical expertise is tremendously contributing to the growth of the institution.
Siafa KamaraProgram Assistant
Siafa KamaraProgram Assistant
Siafa is a Program Staff visibly working with the Advocacy and Legal Advice Center. Intermittently, he works to strengthen participatory social movements with community-based organizations preaching anti-corruption messages across the country. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Work from the United Methodist University. He has obtained a certificate in Project Planning and Management from the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA).
Marian HabaProcurement Officer
Marian HabaProcurement Officer
Marian is a Program Staff who is passionate about driving change in society. She holds a certificate in Procurement and Contract Management. Currently, serving as Procurement Officer, she works across departments ensuring their needs are met systematically. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology from the United Methodist University. She has a certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Liberia Institute of Public Administration. We are excited to have her on the team.
Eric S. CiscoMEAL Assistant
Eric S. CiscoMEAL Assistant
Eric is a Liberian who is passionate about instituting change. He has eight (8) years of experience in civil society, playing different roles including Legislative Monitoring, Monitoring and Evaluation. He's currently a sophomore student at the University of Liberia studying Sociology and Public Administration. He works across departments providing assistance in many ways.
Torwon F. GenseeProgram Officer
Torwon F. GenseeProgram Officer
Torwon has four (4) years of experience working within the CSOs space in Liberia, specifically on anti-corruption work. Besides, he has volunteered with several youth-led and community-based organizations involved with youth empowerment, and climate change activities. He currently serves as the Coordinator of the institution's County Field Officers.
Gabriel SawahCounty Field Officer- Rivercess
Gabriel SawahCounty Field Officer- Rivercess
Numen C. WheatonCounty Field Officer- Grand Bassa
Numen C. WheatonCounty Field Officer- Grand Bassa
Slyvester VarmahCounty Field Officer - Gbarpolu County
Slyvester VarmahCounty Field Officer - Gbarpolu County
Marian Z. Quoi County Field Officer - Nimba
Marian Z. Quoi County Field Officer - Nimba
Marian is a female activist who believes in gender advocacy, with 6 years of working experience in gender-based issues, and a practicing journalist with several years of working experience in the field of journalism and other community-based organizations.
Joseph Fayomo SethCounty Field Officer- Bomi
Joseph Fayomo SethCounty Field Officer- Bomi
Joseph is a passionate community development practitioner, with much enthusiasm, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hard-working person. He is a dedicated team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. He had worked with both national and international humanitarian organizations. With the knowledge gained as a master of Public Health and BA in Sociology, He has significantly contributed to creating and strengthening health and social welfare programs and policies that enhance community actions to fight elements of inequalities, improve well-being, and promote accountability in Liberia.
Williamson WheyeeOffice Assistant
Williamson WheyeeOffice Assistant
Williamson works as an Office Assistant at the institution providing support to all departments. He is a versatile and passionate individual with over three (3) of experience working in the civil society space. He has knowledge of Microsoft Suite and is pursuing his education endeavor.
David KollieDriver
David KollieDriver
Godfred R. SumoCounty Field Officer - Bong County
Godfred R. SumoCounty Field Officer - Bong County
Godfred is a Civil society actor with over ten years of experience in the field of journalism and three years of experience in social work in Bong County. He has demonstrated a passion for meaningful leadership in the provision of social services for targeted communities in Liberia. He is a dedicated and innovative young professional and social actor with vast knowledge in community mobilization, mobile data collection, field reporting, and project monitoring and follow-ups.
Williamson WheyeeOffice Assistant
Williamson WheyeeOffice Assistant
Abu KannehDriver
Abu KannehDriver
Abu's ability to navigate through some of the most difficult roads, especially in rural areas has earned him the perfect place behind the wheel. He is well-versed in handling automobiles of many types. He had stints with several local and international non-governmental organizations in Liberia.
Roger HinnehLegislative Monitor