MANAGEMENT TEAM
ERIC DEBRAH OTCHERE - CEO
MAWUKPLORM HARRIET ABLA ADJAHOE - ARTISTIC MANAGER
MADINATU BELLO - GRANTS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Eric is a Music Educator with over 20 years of experience in Teaching, Curriculum Design, Community Engagement, Research and Advocacy. He currently serves as Learning and Teaching Manager at Generation: You Employed Inc. His research interests span Arts-Based Research, Music Education, Music Psychology, and Cultural Sustainability. He is
Eric is a Music Educator with over 20 years of experience in Teaching, Curriculum Design, Community Engagement, Research and Advocacy. He currently serves as Learning and Teaching Manager at Generation: You Employed Inc. His research interests span Arts-Based Research, Music Education, Music Psychology, and Cultural Sustainability. He is passionate about youth development, transformational leadership, cultural sustainability and the power of the Performing Arts in creating opportunities and making the world a better place.
MADINATU BELLO - GRANTS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
MAWUKPLORM HARRIET ABLA ADJAHOE - ARTISTIC MANAGER
MADINATU BELLO - GRANTS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Madinatu is a Lecturer in Theatre and Film Studies at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She holds a PhD in Music Education and an MPhil in Theatre Arts, with research interests in arts education, cultural entrepreneurship, gender studies, and sustainability. Her work explores indigenous musical practices and cultural regeneration, par
Madinatu is a Lecturer in Theatre and Film Studies at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She holds a PhD in Music Education and an MPhil in Theatre Arts, with research interests in arts education, cultural entrepreneurship, gender studies, and sustainability. Her work explores indigenous musical practices and cultural regeneration, particularly focusing on female drummers in Ghana. She has published extensively and presented at international conferences, contributing to sustainable development through the arts. Madina actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations and workshops, promoting cultural sustainability and creative arts education in West Africa.
MAWUKPLORM HARRIET ABLA ADJAHOE - ARTISTIC MANAGER
MAWUKPLORM HARRIET ABLA ADJAHOE - ARTISTIC MANAGER
MAXWELL QUAINOO - OPERATIONS AND COALITIONS MANAGER
Mawukplorm is a Ghanaian scenic designer and theatre practitioner with over a decade of experience in Technical Theatre, Artistic Directing, and Sustainable Set Design. Holding a PhD in African Studies from the University of Cape Coast, her research focuses on using waste materials and biomimicry for eco-friendly scenic design. She has c
Mawukplorm is a Ghanaian scenic designer and theatre practitioner with over a decade of experience in Technical Theatre, Artistic Directing, and Sustainable Set Design. Holding a PhD in African Studies from the University of Cape Coast, her research focuses on using waste materials and biomimicry for eco-friendly scenic design. She has collaborated locally and internationally, including with Germany’s Fringe Ensemble, and contributed to academic and community theatre initiatives. Mawukplorm is passionate about promoting cultural sustainability and environmental education through the arts, mentoring emerging artists, and inspiring responsible, innovative theatre practices that engage meaningfully with Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
MAXWELL QUAINOO - OPERATIONS AND COALITIONS MANAGER
EVA SERAPHIM TANDOH QUANSAH - HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE
MAXWELL QUAINOO - OPERATIONS AND COALITIONS MANAGER
Maxwell is a Graduate Assistant at the University of Cape Coast’s School of Business, pursuing a PhD in Business Administration. He holds a Master of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and a BSc in Accounting. His research interests include intrapreneurship, cultural sustainability, and cultural entrepreneurship. Maxwell has experience in busi
Maxwell is a Graduate Assistant at the University of Cape Coast’s School of Business, pursuing a PhD in Business Administration. He holds a Master of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and a BSc in Accounting. His research interests include intrapreneurship, cultural sustainability, and cultural entrepreneurship. Maxwell has experience in business operations and community research coordination, including projects on indigenous Ghanaian fishing cultures. He actively engages in academic conferences and workshops on sustainability and cultural innovation. Maxwell also teaches entrepreneurship courses and contributes to intercultural dialogue through lectures and collaborative research initiatives.
EVA SERAPHIM TANDOH QUANSAH - HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE
EVA SERAPHIM TANDOH QUANSAH - HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE
EVA SERAPHIM TANDOH QUANSAH - HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE
Eva is a Ghanaian gender specialist with a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Goethe University, Frankfurt. With extensive expertise in gender issues, she advocates for women's rights and equality across various cultural contexts. She has led numerous projects related to gender-based violence and environmental assessments. Eva's research interes
Eva is a Ghanaian gender specialist with a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Goethe University, Frankfurt. With extensive expertise in gender issues, she advocates for women's rights and equality across various cultural contexts. She has led numerous projects related to gender-based violence and environmental assessments. Eva's research interests include economic anthropology and traditional women's practices, and she actively contributes to academic discussions through publications and presentations at international conferences. Her commitment to gender equality drives her work in both academia and community service.
Meet our Team of Advisors
Prof. Akosua Obuo Addo
Dr. Akosua Obuo Addo is an Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Minnesota. With over 20 years of teaching experience, her research focuses on international education and collaborative, comparative studies of music play. She teaches elementary music methods to music and non-music majors and supervises student teachers. At the graduate level, she instructs courses in qualitative research in arts education, African Music in the Classroom, and thesis supervision. Before joining the University of Minnesota, Dr. Addo was an assistant professor at the University of Connecticut and held research and administrative roles in the UK, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Roehampton Institute and work at City University, London. Her work emphasizes the role of music in early childhood and primary education, particularly in diverse cultural contexts.
Prof. Isaac Richard Amuah
Prof. Isaac Richard Amuah is a distinguished Ghanaian musicologist and Professor of Music Education at the University of Cape Coast. Renowned for his pioneering leadership, he served as the founding Chair of the Theatre Programme and introduced Dance Studies to the university’s Department of Music and Dance. Prof. Amuah’s research spans music education, philosophy of music, and music psychology, and he is co-author of the most definitive book on the history of music education in Ghana. As a former Dean of International Relations, he advanced the university’s global academic partnerships. He is widely recognized for his advocacy in documenting and preserving indigenous Ghanaian musical traditions, and his influence is evident in national curriculum development and policy. Prof. Amuah is a sought-after keynote speaker, notably at the 2023 PASMAE Regional Conference, and continues to shape the future of music education in Ghana through his scholarship, mentorship, and public engagement.