GOVERNANCE & OUR TEAM
Leadership Built on Accountability, Service and Impact
At REACH BACK, strong governance and responsible leadership are fundamental to achieving sustainable impact.
Our governance and management structure is designed to promote strategic oversight, accountability, transparency, safeguarding, responsible stewardship of resources and effective programme implementation.
The Board of Directors provides institutional governance, strategic direction and oversight while the Executive Leadership and Technical Team translate REACH BACK’s mission and strategic priorities into programmes and action alongside schools and communities.
Together, our leadership brings experience across education, finance, law and policy, health, child protection, data and information management, partnerships, communications, governance, advocacy and community development.
We are united by one purpose:
Empowering children and young people to learn, grow and lead while strengthening schools and communities for sustainable development.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Governing with Purpose and Accountability
The REACH BACK Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, institutional oversight and guidance to ensure that the organization remains accountable to its mission, beneficiaries, partners and governing principles.
The Board supports organizational strategy, governance, financial accountability, policy development, partnerships, safeguarding, institutional development and responsible stewardship of REACH BACK’s resources.
Engr. Litumbe Daniel Ekese
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Chairperson, Board of Directors
Provides leadership to the Board and supports strategic oversight, institutional governance and accountability.
Tembe Stephanie Nangh
- Secretary General, Board of Directors
Supports Board administration, governance coordination, institutional documentation and effective functioning of the Board.
Cheh Valerie Tamukong
- Founder & Executive Director
Provides executive leadership and serves as the principal link between organizational governance, strategy and programme implementation.
FONGU NJI NDI
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Finance Lead
Supports financial governance, accountability, internal controls and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Dr Eko Alain Eko
- Health Lead
Provides strategic guidance on health-related dimensions of REACH BACK's programmes and school- and community-based interventions.
Mag. Justin Babila Tebid
- Legal & Policy Lead
Provides guidance on legal, regulatory, policy and institutional compliance matters affecting the organization.
Francis Aminkeng
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Partnership & Fundraising Lead
Supports partnership development, resource mobilization and strategic engagement with institutions capable of advancing REACH BACK's mission.
Sampson Moki
- IT, Communications & Webmaster Lead
Supports information technology, institutional communications, digital platforms and REACH BACK's online presence.
Barr. Melle Didien Melle
- Governance, Advocacy & External Affairs
Provides strategic guidance on governance, advocacy, policy engagement, institutional representation and external affairs.
EXECUTIVE & TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
Turning Strategy into Action
REACH BACK’s Executive and Technical Leadership is responsible for translating organizational strategy into programmes, partnerships and measurable action.
Working alongside schools, communities and other stakeholders, the team coordinates programme implementation, technical quality, safeguarding, information management, financial administration and institutional development.
Cheh Valerie Tamukong
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Founder & Executive Director
Provides overall executive leadership, strategic direction and institutional representation for REACH BACK. The Executive Director oversees organizational development, programmes, partnerships and operations while ensuring that REACH BACK's activities remain aligned with its mission, governance framework and commitment to sustainable development.
Bebuh Thierry
- Vice President
Supports executive leadership and organizational coordination and contributes to the continuity of REACH BACK's institutional and programme priorities.
Dr. Fozoh I. Aziseh
- IMO & Data Analyst
Supports information management, data analysis, evidence generation and data-informed decision-making to strengthen programme planning, monitoring and organizational learning.
Tamfu Maybel Yeme epouse Lifite Etonge
- Child Protection Officer
Provides technical leadership on child protection and safeguarding, supporting the integration of protection principles, PSEA and safe programming across REACH BACK's interventions.
Ivo Timgum Boh
- Programme Coordinator
Coordinates REACH BACK’s programmes, ensuring effective planning, implementation, team collaboration, stakeholder engagement and timely reporting across project activities.
