How it Started

SACEE was founded on September 1, 2024, born from the lifelong dream of its founder Vera Baltisser—to help underprivileged communities have access to quality education. From a young age, Vera carried this dream in her heart, but it wasn't until she returned to school at the age of 39 and completed her master's degree at the age of 41, that she saw the opportunity to turn her dream into reality.

 

In a bold and defining moment, she gained the approval of her thesis supervisor to change her research focus and topic, at the last minute to "Quality Education for Developing Communities in Ghana: Analysis, Application, and Implementation." The implementation part of her work became more than just academic—it became a mission!

 

The implementation part of Vera's work involved an NGO start-up to enable access to quality education in the seven villages of Alavanyo, Ghana, where she conducted her field research and the best practices serve as a guide (based on a framework she developed as part of her thesis), to help other underprivileged communities gain access to quality education. Thus, support for children—especially girls who are often left behind in education—would be realized, ensuring they too can benefit from access to quality education for a better future!

Mission

SACEE is committed to empower underserved communities in Ghana and other regions of the Global South by fostering access to quality education, equipping individuals with the tools and resources to achieve sustainable development, and partnering with stakeholders to create impactful, community-driven solutions that break the cycle of educational inequality, one community at a time. 

Vision

A world where every community, regardless of location or circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive through equitable access to quality education, fostering generations of empowered individuals who drive sustainable development and positive change.

Our Team

James Chrys Agboh

Director of ICT Projects

James is an experienced IT professional with over 10 years of expertise in banking, financial technology, and cybersecurity. He has a strong understanding of Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), risk management processes, and IT system testing and quality assurance techniques.

 

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Information & Communication Technology from GIMPA, Ghana and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). James is also a proud member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Janet Datsa-Agbotse

Director of Education Projects

Valerie has over 21 years of experience with the Ghana Education Service, holding several top-level positions. Most recently, she served as the Municipal Director of Education in Hohoe for three years.

 

Throughout her tenure, she has acted as an Advisor to the Municipal Chief Executive on educational matters, managed school personnel, supervised teaching and learning, and championed female education, a passion she continues to pursue.

 

She holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Management from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

Christiana Amoako Nuamah

Head of Secretariat

Christiana is a professional Accountant. She has a strong background in leading campus-based programs that empower and promote girl-child education.

 

Her dedication to creating inclusive educational opportunities for girls continues to drive her work and advocacy efforts.

 

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Pentecost University College, Ghana.

Priscilla Abbiw-Williams

Vice Chairperson and Director of Projects

Priscilla is a highly skilled Credit Risk Analyst with over 8 years of experience in financial statement analysis, credit risk management, and portfolio optimization. She has a proven track record of identifying and mitigating credit risks, successfully maintaining Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) below the 5% budget for corporate clients at Stanbic Bank Ghana.

 

With strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel, she conducts in-depth financial assessments and collaborates effectively with internal teams to develop robust credit risk strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

 

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Ghana. 

Comfort Agyare-Kwabi

Director of Science Projects

Comfort has several years of experience in research and laboratory management, currently serving as a Principal Research Assistant at the School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho, Ghana.

Her expertise lies in parasitic and bacterial diseases, with a particular focus on malaria in pregnant women and children, vector-borne diseases, and disease control. She has collaborated with both local and international researchers on various projects and is currently the Assistant Laboratory Head at her school.

She holds an MPhil in Biological Sciences (Parasitology) from KNUST and a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from UDS, Ghana.

Caleb Tenyuori

Director of Community Health Projects

Caleb is a highly experienced soldier with over 19 years of military service and more than 15 years of professional nursing practice in the Medical Corps. He has served in various international missions, including as a Company Nurse in Charge with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in 2017 and with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in 2013 during the Lassa Fever outbreak.

Currently, Caleb serves as the Nurse Manager at the Army Peace Operations Training School, where he plays a key role in training personnel.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, a Diploma as a Registered General Nurse, an Exclusive Diploma in Disaster Management, and is currently pursuing a Law degree at Pentecost University, Ghana.

Vera Baltisser

Founder and Board Chairperson

Vera is a Change and Project Management professional with a strong commitment to driving sustainable impact.

 

She likes to take a research-backed approach to solving complex challenges and is passionate about empowering individuals—especially the vulnerable—through quality, targeted education that fosters both personal and community development.

 

Vera is an IPMA-certified Project Manager and holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland.