Mrs. Mary D.N. Archer
Executive Director | Humanitarian & Development Strategist | International Relations ExpertProfile
Executive Director | Humanitarian & Development Strategist | International Relations Expert
Mrs. Acher is a highly accomplished non-profit leader with extensive experience in NGO management, international relations, and community development. With a career span of over two decades, she has successfully spearheaded large-scale charitable initiatives, fostered strategic partnerships, and advocated for sustainable development solutions. She served as President and Vice President of the Herbert Hoover Graves Foundation Fund from its inception in 1995 to 2007. Under her leadership, the foundation implemented transformative projects across Ghana, including:
Mrs. Acher is a highly accomplished non-profit leader with extensive experience in NGO management, international relations, and community development. With a career span of over two decades, she has successfully spearheaded large-scale charitable initiatives, fostered strategic partnerships, and advocated for sustainable development solutions. She served as President and Vice President of the Herbert Hoover Graves Foundation Fund from its inception in 1995 to 2007. Under her leadership, the foundation implemented transformative projects across Ghana, including:
- Awarding scholarships to over 175 bright but underprivileged students in partnership with the Ghana Education Service.
- Fully funding and managing a community nursery school in Ga West Municipality (Onyansana), covering teacher salaries, educational materials, and operational costs.
- Sponsoring selected students through basic, junior high, and tertiary education, with six pioneer beneficiaries completing university.
- Providing periodic food baskets to vulnerable families in Onyansana and surrounding villages.
- Supporting urgent medical assistance, including funding surgeries at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Beyond her humanitarian contributions, she has extensive experience in international diplomacy and policy development. She worked with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Embassy of the Netherlands, where she was assigned to both the Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador in the Policy and Economic section. She also collaborated with the embassy’s consular section on Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) protocol and visa-related matters. As a leader committed to truth, integrity, and social impact, [Full Name] excels in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable program development. She is passionate about leveraging her expertise in negotiations, international partnerships, and grassroots initiatives to drive meaningful change in communities worldwide.