Manager, Administration and Legal

Joana Quaynor is a value-driven legal professional with a background in law and a strong interest in development and leadership and a passion for community engagement and cultural preservation. With a diverse range of experiences, she has honed her legal, administrative, and technological skills.

Her academic foundation is both rigorous and diverse. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from University of Ghana and completed her Professional Law Course at the Ghana School of Law. This legal training is complemented by an earlier Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Studies and Music from University of Ghana. This unique combination provides her with a rare dual perspective: the structured, analytical mind of a legal professional and the creative, expressive soul of an artist. She understands that preserving culture requires not just policies and legal frameworks, but also a deep appreciation for artistic expression as a universal language.

Joana’s life is richly interwoven with music—a core element of cultural heritage. Her academic study of music where she specialised as a Violinist, combined with her personal passion, has given her a deep understanding of various genres and their roots in different cultural areas. This isn’t merely theoretical; it’s a lived experience that informs her approach to global sustainability. She appreciates that cultural preservation is active, participatory, and found in the performance and sharing of artistic works across boundaries.

Her extensive internship experiences at the Circuit Court, Accra,TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Accra Metropolitan Road Department (AMRD) have provided her with hands-on skills in legal research, document drafting, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Joana Quaynor embodies the sustainable spirit: a harmonious blend of structure and creativity, law and art, all dedicated to the vital goal of preserving global cultural heritage for a sustainable future.

Liaison Officer, Cultural Affairs

Gerald Josiah-Aryeh has been instrumental in establishing innovative programs and initiatives that strengthen cultural identity and foster sustainable governance. His work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive and sustainable models of cultural preservation and the development of resilient institutions for collective action.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, where he graduated with First Class Honors. Following his undergraduate studies, he served as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Theatre Arts, further deepening his engagement with Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. He has also worked as a consultant for notable production houses, contributing to projects and stories that highlight and celebrate Ghanaian culture.

Driven by the belief that cultural and traditional institutions can be powerful agents of change when aligned with sustainability and equity, Gerald continues to dedicate his expertise to supporting cultural custodians and global stakeholders in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Director, International Relations (Conference & Exhibition)

Emmanuel Osei-Baah is a finance professional, entrepreneur, and emerging leader with over a decade of experience in financial services and social transformation. He holds an MBA from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Strategy, Policy & Planning from Cambridge College, and a Certificate in Securities and Investment from the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute.

Emmanuel built his career at Stanbic Bank Ghana, serving for more than nine years in branch operations, relationship management within direct banking, and portfolio management in affluent banking. Passionate about impact-driven leadership, Emmanuel leverages his financial expertise, strategic insight, and entrepreneurial drive to promote sustainable growth, inspire change, and advance community transformation.