Edwin Boakai

Edwin Boakai

Founder/Executive Director
Edwin is the founder/Executive Director of Youth Action Lead Liberia. Driven by passion, he provides the strategic vision and leadership that presents the organization’s mission. He oversees all operations, partnerships, and advocacy efforts, ensuring alignment with long-term goals in youth empowerment, climate change, intercultural and legal advocacy. As the public face of the organization, Edwin engages with donors, government agencies, and community leaders to build trust, mobilize resources, and influence policy.
Emmanuel N. Harris

Emmanuel N. Harris

Finance officer
Harris works and manages Youth Action Lead Liberia financial systems with transparency and accountability. He oversees budgeting, financial reporting, and grants compliance, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and ethically. Harris develops financial plans, monitors expenditures, and supports fundraising efforts by providing accurate financial data for proposals and donor reports.
Charles Karbedeh Jr.

Charles Karbedeh Jr.

Monitoring & Evolution Officer
Charles leads the development and execution of M&E frameworks to track progress, measure impact, and inform decision-making for our organization. He designs tools for data collection, conducts field assessments, and analyzes results to ensure that programs are evidence-based and adaptive. Charles also prepares evaluation reports, facilitates learning sessions, and supports continuous improvement by integrating feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders.

 

Emanuel Tehteh

Emanuel Tehteh

Communication officer
Emmanuel crafts and disseminates the organization’s message across platforms to engage communities, partners, and the public. He manages media relations, social media campaigns, and content creation, ensuring that stories of change and advocacy reach diverse audiences. Emmanuel also supports internal communication; a design outreach materials, and amplifies youth voices through creative storytelling and strategic messaging.

 

Edna A. W. Jacobs

Edna A. W. Jacobs

School coordinator
Edna serves as the liaison between Youth Action Lead Liberia and all our partner schools, coordinating school-based programs, the Climate Justice Hubs and legal literacy clubs. She recruits student ambassadors, organizes training sessions, and monitors activities within our targeted schools to ensure alignment with our various projects goals.
Jangar Boimah Johnson

Jangar Boimah Johnson

Volunteer
Johnson supports program delivery and community engagement through hands-on assistance and grassroots mobilization. He helps facilitate logistical support, and gather feedback from participants. As a bridge between the organization and local communities, Johnson plays a vital role in building trust, promoting participation, and reinforcing the values of peace, justice, and collective action.
Moses Boakai

Moses Boakai

Volunteer
Moses supports program delivery and community engagement through hands-on assistance and grassroots mobilization. He helps facilitate logistical support, and gather feedback from participants. As a bridge between the organization and local communities, Moses plays a vital role in building trust, promoting participation, and reinforcing the values of peace, justice, and collective action.