Our Team

The Family of GCI

Meet the Minds Behind Grow Cocoa

At Grow Cocoa Initiative, our mission is powered by a dedicated team of experts who are resolutely committed to uplifting cocoa farmers, empowering youth, advancing sustainable agriculture, and safeguarding Ghana’s environment.

Our team is comprised of individuals with a rich blend of skills, experiences, and an unwavering commitment to driving impactful change in cocoa-growing communities.

We firmly believe that meaningful and enduring change is achieved through collaboration, dedication, and strong community leadership. United, we partner with farmers, youth, community members, organizations, and a sustainable and resilient future for cocoa farming.

Meet the dynamic team working tirelessly to cultivate cocoa, enhance communities, and secure our future.


Together, we work closely with cocoa farmers, communities, partners, and stakeholders to promote sustainable cocoa production, protect our environment, and create better opportunities for cocoa-growing communities.

We are a passionate team of community advocates and agronomists dedicated to transforming global chocolate.

Meet Our Cocoa Experts

Combining generational agricultural wisdom with cutting-edge agroforestry to cultivate the world’s most sustainable and premium quality cocoa.

Joseph Yankson

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Programme Director

Joseph is a health information professional and community development advocate passionate about supporting cocoa farmers, empowering youth, promoting sustainable agriculture, and protecting the environment through Grow Cocoa Initiative.

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Ofori Amanfo

Programme/Project Officer

Ofori is a hardworking, responsible, and goal-oriented individual who values honesty, respect, teamwork, and continuous personal growth. He is passionate about learning, embracing new challenges, and contributing positively to his community. At Grow Cocoa Initiative, he is committed to supporting the organization’s efforts to promote sustainable cocoa farming, empower farmers, and contribute to a better future for cocoa-growing communities.

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Elsie Owusu-Mensah

Secretary

Elsie is a researcher and development professional with a background in Political Studies. She supports GCI in organisational coordination, community engagement, and sustainable cocoa initiatives, with a strong passion for environmental protection and community empowerment.

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Meet Our Team Expansion

Dedicated professionals driving sustainability, direct-farm relationships, and localized education across our cocoa communities.
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Joseph Nkoah

Communication/ Social Media Officer

Joseph is a Geophysicist and Communications & Social Media Officer at Grow Cocoa Initiative (GCI), passionate about environmental protection, sustainability, and community development. He uses his skills in communication, data, and environmental awareness to promote sustainable cocoa farming and inspire communities to protect their natural resources.

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Eunice Frimpomaa Addo

Community Outreach Lead

Eunice is an events planner who thrives on bringing people, ideas, and opportunities together. With a natural strength in communication, coordination, and relationship building, she brings her experience in creating impactful experiences into community outreach. At GCI, she contributes to building meaningful connections with communities and supporting initiatives that inspire participation, growth, and positive change.

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Frank Donkoh

Education Coordinator

Frank is a Chemical Engineering graduate from KNUST with interests in science, technology, and innovation. He supports GCI’s education and youth development activities, promoting learning, skills, and sustainable agriculture.

Our Team Expansion

Dedicated agricultural and sustainability specialists supporting cocoa communities.
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Gideon Asamoah

Data & Research Coordinator

 Gideon Asamoah is an experienced Data Scientist with over five years of experience in data analysis, programming, statistics, and database management. At GCI, he supports research, data-driven decision-making, monitoring, and evaluation to help strengthen our programs and measure their impact in cocoa-growing communities.