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.

Akiah P. Glay, Ph.DGender Officer

Akiah P. Glay, Ph.DGender Officer
Akiah holds a Doctorate in Sociology With Emphasis in Conflict Escalation from Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey, a Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies from Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, Poland, and the Kofi Annan Institute for Peace Studies, University of Liberia. Mrs. Dormoh worked at the Konya Food and Agriculture University in Konya, Turkey for about five years prior to returning to Liberia. Madam Dormoh serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Cuttington Graduate School. She is currently serving as the Gender Officer and Open Expenditure Initiative Coordinator at the institution.

Isaac F. Nyantte, Jr.Senior Program Officer

Isaac F. Nyantte, Jr.Senior Program Officer
Isaac is an Attorney at Law and a Senior Program Officer at CENTAL. Mr. Nyantte works closely with the Advocacy and Legal Advice Center; an independent platform center that receives corruption-related reports from citizens country-wide. Intermittently, he commits his time to engaging stakeholders on issues of governance and accountability to ensure efforts are applied to fight corruption.

Bendu Kpoto (Atty.)Legal Officer

Bendu Kpoto (Atty.)Legal Officer
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.

Samuel SackieAssistant Finance Officer

Samuel SackieAssistant Finance Officer
Samuel is a passionate team member with over six (6) years of experience working in the civil society space. He currently serves as the Assistant Finacial Officer of the institution. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Liberia. He brings innovation to the team in the execution of financial activities.

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. 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. GenseeCounty Field Coordinator

Torwon F. GenseeCounty Field Coordinator
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

Melvin L. SuahCounty Field Officer - Nimba

Varney S. FreemanCounty Field Officer- Bomi

Varney S. FreemanCounty Field Officer- Bomi

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

Jeremiah MoyeCounty Filed Officer - Bong County
Abu KannehDriver
Abu KannehDriver

Roger HinnehLegislative Monitor