Our Team
Akua A. Tachie Menson
Akua A. Tachie Menson is a Co – Director of The Lords Blessings Sickle Cell Foundation. She had her Primary Education at State Experimental School in Kumasi and obtained her GCE O Level certificate from Konongo Odumasi Secondary School and then to St. Louis Training College for her Post Secondary Education.
She further pursued Banking and Finance for her Bachelors Degree at Christian Service University College in Kumasi and Strategic Management and Consulting for her Master’s Degree at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
She is a retired Banker with 18 years experience having managed the Operations department of the First Atlantic Bank, Nhyiaeso Branch and subsequently the KNUST Branch Manager, formerly The Royal Bank. She is currently a Co Director of KATMENS Star Ventures, dealers in cashew farming, construction materials and plastic recycling.
Eugenia Baidoo
Eugenia had her primary education at Mmofraturo Girls Boarding School and Yaa Asantewaa Girls School, all in Kumasi. She had both University degrees in the United Kingdom, University of Northampton (BSc Psychology) and De Montfort University (Social Work).
Eugenia has worked within mental health and statutory settings within social care and psychiatry (Children and Families – UK and Australia).
Her specialties are across lifespan within children and Adult Safeguarding. She is also a consultant and Director of Ashanti Services Ltd (UK) and provides independent assessments within statutory settings. Ashanti Services Ltd is also a registered Quality Compliance Commission (QCC) Company
The Directors
The two Directors had the passion to establish this foundation to support sufferers and families/carers of this disease through Education, skill training, research, diagnostic and financial assistance. Having experienced two of our children gone through the highs and lows of the sickle cell disease and with good management while receiving emotional support from parents and family, they have been able to go through their respective education and professions successfully. As a source of motivation the Directors wish to encourage other sufferers that there is always hope and they can aspire to be who they want to be.
The Directors have a passion for children and families and are keen to advocate for the importance of the community support and understanding of the long-term impact of the sickle cell disease on the sufferers and their families. A child is raised not just by the parents but also by the community to create a healthy and progressive society for generations to come.