The Secretariat

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 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 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.

Atty. Yei BarkarLegal Officer

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.

Clara K. MallahGender & Inclusion 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 Blamo is a communications specialist and journalist with over ten years of progressive experience in media, Public Relations, and branding. Prior to joining our team, 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 holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from the United Methodist University in Monrovia.

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 D. SmartsAssistant Finance 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.

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.

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 is a Program Staff member who is passionate about driving change in society. She holds a Diploma 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 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.

Samuel SackieHuman Resource Officer

Gabriel SawahCounty Field Officer- Rivercess

Numen C. WheatonCounty Field Officer- Grand Bassa

Slyvester VarmahCounty Field Officer - Gbarpolu County

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.

Emmanuel FlomoCounty Field Officer - Margibi

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.

Abraham KannehCounty Field Officer- Bomi

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.