Our skilled Board, made up of migrants and former refugees, brings authentic diversity and a strong commitment to giving back.
Our Board Members
EMMANUEL ADJEI - Public Officer
Emmanuel Kwaku Adjei is a Ghanaian-Australian Founder of Heart2Help, a charity dedicated to supporting children and families facing hardship.
Born in the Ashanti region of Ghana, Emmanuel faced unimaginable challenges from a young age. Orphaned at eight and abandoned by his father, he survived extreme poverty and neglect by taking on small jobs like shoe shining and barbering, all while enduring abuse and isolation.
In 1996, Emmanuel’s life changed when a kind man took him under his wing, providing care, education, and support. This transformative experience inspired Emmanuel to create Heart2Help — a charity born from his journey to bring hope, care, and opportunity to vulnerable children.
ERIC LAWER TORGBENU, PhD - Board Member
Physiotherapist | Researcher | Missionary | Board Member
Dr. Eric Lawer Torgbenu is a physiotherapist and global health researcher dedicated to improving healthcare in underserved communities. He holds degrees from the University of Ghana, KNUST, and a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney. Eric has developed guidelines for managing lymphoedema in low-resource settings and secured multiple research grants. His work bridges clinical practice and community health, with a focus on disability, rehabilitation, and development.
EBENEZER OTI - Board Member
Mr. Ebenezer Oti is a qualified Communication Designer, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and having completed a Master’s thesis in Communication Design.
His experience spans education, the NDIS sector, and creative agencies. Now the founder and CEO of a design and print company, he combines creativity with purpose—driven by a passion for design, leadership, and community impact.
FREDERICK DADZIE - Board Member
Dr Frederick Dadzie holds a PhD in Land Restoration from UNSW and researches the impacts of climate change and human activity on soil and vegetation. With expertise in data analysis, project management, and environmental science, he has contributed to restoration projects with BHP, Rio Tinto, and others—advancing sustainable land management through applied microbiology and ecological knowledge.