President/CEO
Frank Uche Akpati, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, serves as President and CEO of the Golden Hearts Foundation. He is a professor of nursing and a medical and psychiatric care provider for patients in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area in Nevada, United States. He is also a consultant to the Nevada State Department of Health and runs the medication program for the Mobile Crisis Response Team, Reno office.
Loan Scheme Manager
Kelicha Tina Ossai, B.Sc, serves as the Loan Scheme manager for Golden Hearts Foundation. She is a certified national accountant and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. She has vast experience in the economic and financial sector.
VP, People and Culture
Kingsley Chukunalu Odijie, BEng, MNSE, COREN, serves as Vice President for People and Culture. He is a civil engineer with vast experience in oil and gas, telecommunications, and health and safety. He currently is a safety engineer for Archirodon Construction Company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
CFO
Ibobo Mike Enemuwe, MBBS, MPH, FMCPH, serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Golden Hearts Foundation. He is an experienced and highly skilled public health and community physician. He is also a Lecturer and Consultant, Department of Community Medicine, Delta State University Abraka and Delta State University Teaching Hospital Oghara.
Senior VP and COO
Godson Onumejor, HND, PGD, serves as senior VP and COO of Golden Hearts Foundation. He is a mechanical engineer with vast experience in banking, oil field maintenance, and project management. He is highly skilled in Agile techniques and is a consultant to many establishments and businesses in the Calgary area of Alberta province, Canada.
One of the key areas we focus on in poverty alleviation is education and skill development. We believe that education is a powerful tool that can break the cycle of poverty. By providing access to quality education, scholarships, vocational training, and mentorship programs, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to secure sustainable livelihoods and improve their economic prospects.
Another crucial aspect of poverty alleviation is supporting individuals in establishing sustainable livelihoods. We strive to provide entrepreneurship training, microfinance opportunities, and mentorship programs to help individuals start their own businesses or enhance existing ones. By promoting self-employment and fostering entrepreneurship, we empower individuals to generate income, become financially independent, and uplift their families and communities.
In addition to education and livelihood support, addressing basic needs and social welfare is vital in combating poverty. We focus on providing essential resources such as food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter to disadvantaged individuals and communities. Through partnerships with local organizations and initiatives, we work towards improving access to healthcare facilities, clean water sources, and affordable housing options. By meeting these fundamental needs, we aim to create a foundation of stability from which individuals can pursue long-term growth and development.