ACE Liberia’s Board is the backbone, inspiration and life-force that has fueled the organization since 2007. Our members contribute their expertise, time, and have also provided monetary support to ensure the success of ACE Liberia’s mission and vision.
Dr. Sophie Williams, (Ed.D, NCC)
Board Chair
Sophie works as the Grants Manager, Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia, Inc. Over 35 years of experience in education, workforce development and management in U.S. and Liberia.
Valerie Royster, (BA, PHR)
Vice Chair
Valerie is a retired human resource professional. Over 30 years of experience concentrating in training and workforce development in medium and small size corporations.
Dr. Jobila Sy, (Ed.D)
Secretary
Jobila is an Associate Professor, American University in Antigua. Formerly, Director of Academic Advising, College of William and Mary. Ten years of experience in higher education administration in the U.S. and research interests in academic counseling/student development in Liberia.
John S. Morlu, (MBA, CPA)
Treasurer
John is the President and CEO of JS Morlu, LLC, a licensed CPA firm in Virginia and the Washington DC serving clientele around the globe. John is the former Auditor General/Principal Auditor of the Republic of Liberia recruited by the European Union under an international agreement.
Dr. Ellis O. Henderson (M.Div., Ed.D)
Ellis is the CEO of NDUTIME Youth & Family Services, Inc. and founding Pastor of The Way of the Lord Church Ministries in Richmond, VA. Over 25 years of experience in education, human services and ministry.
Tracy Marshall (B.S.)
Tracy the founder and President of STRATeCOMMM, LLC, a custom digital development and marketing firm. He has 20+ years of combined experience in marketing and communications strategy, management, operations, business development and consulting for non-profits, Federal and state government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.
Sharon Richardson (MSW)
Sharon is a retired Social Worker for Newport News Public Schools, VA and the former National Director of International Trends and Services for The Links, Inc. Previously worked with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Liberia before the civil war.
Hélène Rodriguez Sherman, (M.P.S.)
Hélène is an international development professional with over 8 years’ experience in program management. She has experience overseeing cooperative agreements and contracts from USAID, foundations and European and corporate donors. Hélène’s oversees programs budgets and contractual issues to ensure smooth coordination and delivery.
Rose Mends-Cole Sherman, (MSW)
Rose is a retired social worker with over 45 years of experience in social and development work in Liberia, Togo, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Sudan and the U.S. Rose lives in Monrovia, Liberia and provides an instrumental role in making ACE’s vision a reality.
Tonyehn Verkitus
Tonyehn is the Senior Vice President of Nonprofit Engagement, GiveGab.com and has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and promotions, development, and non-profit operations. Tonyehn also sits on the Boards of Alliance for Non-Profit Management, Arts and Culture Board for Lackawanna County, and The Greenhouse Project.