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A2WG • BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Founders & Board Leadership

The Board of Directors are the founders of A2WG providing strategic direction, accountability, and leadership to ensure sustainable impact for women and girls across Africa.

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Gloria Kelechi Felix Hassan Mathias Kabulu Lois Mafa Zoakas Felix Ogbonna Chinedum
Gloria Kelechi Felix
FOUNDER • BOD

Gloria Kelechi Felix

Executive Director / Administrative Director
Founder • Strategy • Programs & Partnerships
Location
Nigeria
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Organizational Strategy Program Development Donor Engagement Partnerships
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Executive Director / Administrative Director

Biography

Founder • Board Member

Write a strong biography here (6–10 lines). Include mission, leadership, years of experience, and the kind of impact they drive.

Education

2022
M.Sc. International Development
University Name
2018
B.Sc. Political Science
University Name

Work & Experience

2024–Present
Executive Director, A2WG
Strategy, operations, partnerships
2020–2024
Program Lead, NGO/Agency
Women-focused delivery & M&E
2017–2020
Project Officer / Consultant
Program design & stakeholder coordination

Portfolio & Key Initiatives

Flagship Women’s Empowerment Program
Designed and led community empowerment initiatives reaching underserved populations.
Primary Healthcare Access Initiative
Expanded health access through referral systems and community advocacy.
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Hassan Mathias Kabulu
FOUNDER • BOD

Hassan Mathias Kabulu

Director of Research, Grants & Programs (DRGP)
Founder • Research • Grants • Program Quality
Location
Nigeria
Contact
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Grant Writing Research & Evidence Program Design Monitoring & Evaluation
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Director of Research, Grants & Programs (DRGP)

Biography

Founder • Board Member

Write bio: research leadership, proposal strength, grant wins, publications, networks, program evidence.

Education

2021
M.Sc. Peace & Conflict Studies
University Name
2017
B.Sc. Economics / Social Sciences
University Name

Work & Experience

2024–Present
DRGP, A2WG
Grants acquisition & program development
2019–2024
Research & Grants Officer
Donor management, evaluations, reporting

Portfolio & Key Initiatives

International Donor Proposals (GGP etc.)
Built high-quality proposals aligned to donor compliance and measurable impact.
Grassroots Advocacy & Women’s Civic Participation
Designed evidence-based models for inclusive governance and peacebuilding.
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Lois Mafa Zoakas
FOUNDER • BOD

Lois Mafa Zoakas

Director of People & Organizational Development (DPOD)
Founder • People • Culture • Safeguarding
Location
Nigeria
Contact
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Safeguarding HR Systems Performance & Learning Organizational Culture
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Director of People & Organizational Development (DPOD)

Biography

Founder • Board Member

Write bio: HR leadership, safeguarding systems, performance systems, training, organizational culture building.

Education

2020
M.A. Human Resource Management
University Name
2016
B.A. Sociology / Public Admin
University Name

Work & Experience

2024–Present
DPOD/HR, A2WG
Safeguarding, HR, learning systems
2018–2024
HR & Admin Lead
Recruitment, compliance, staff welfare

Portfolio & Key Initiatives

Safeguarding & Accountability Framework
Designed and implemented safeguarding and accountability systems.
Capacity Building & Staff Learning
Led training programs for staff and volunteers for sustained impact.
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Felix Ogbonna Chinedum
FOUNDER • BOD

Felix Ogbonna Chinedum

Finance Director
Founder • Finance • Compliance • Accountability
Location
Nigeria
Contact
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Financial Management Donor Compliance Audit Readiness Financial Controls
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Finance Director

Biography

Founder • Board Member

Write bio: financial stewardship, audit readiness, donor compliance, budgets and controls, transparency.

Education

2021
M.Sc. Accounting / Finance
University Name
2017
B.Sc. Accounting / Business Admin
University Name

Work & Experience

2024–Present
Finance Director, A2WG
Budgets, reporting, compliance
2018–2024
Finance Officer / Accountant
NGO finance, audits, reconciliations

Portfolio & Key Initiatives

Donor Finance & Reporting Systems
Built reporting pipelines aligned to donor compliance and transparency.
Internal Controls & Audit Readiness
Implemented controls supporting procurement and finance workflows.
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