Vision For Children In Liberia ( VCIL ) - Meet Our Board of Directors
Menepelle J. Nuhann - Founder, President and CEO
Growing up poor in Liberia, striving for the privilege of getting an education, he graduated from the St. Francis High School with honors and dreamed of coming to the United States. Once in the United States, he continued to struggle for a better life, graduating with his Bachelor’s degree from the College of New Rochelle and embarking on his career in education. He currently work with The New York Department of Education and he also enjoys working with and teaching children how to build games and computers. Mr. Nuhann also graduated with an MBA degree from Colorado Technical University and got a MS in Cyber Security, specializing into the IT area. He is the founder and President of Vision for Children in Liberia, Inc. and also the Executive director of Oneplace-Onevoice studio & web designs, a register studio in the Bronx that serves as the voice of the African Immigrants' Commission of New York and Connecticut. His dream is “to build schools for children in Liberia so that they can go to school for free to enhance their lives.
Myles Parker - Vice President
Myles Parker is the Director of the Birthplace of Dianetics. This is the historical landmark in Bay Head, NJ where Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, the #1 best-selling book on mental health was written. He has a passion for helping others get control of their mental health and that is why he does this. He took on this role as vice-president because he saw the importance of what this organization is doing and he wanted to contribute to that.
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Vision For Children In Liberia ( VCIL ) - Meet Our Leadership Team / Volunteers
Rev. Felix M. Sarpong - Executive Director
Born to Ghanaian parents of the Asante tribe in the early 70’s, Rev. Felix M. Sarpong is a first generation Ghanaian- American. He was raised in the Bronx, NY with his two sibling. He experienced his early education K-12 in New York public schools. Later, Felix pursued his higher education at Lehman College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and continued later receiving a Master’s of Science degree in School Building Administration at Mercy College and Ministerial ordination at WCM Church Organization.
Rev. Felix M Sarpong currently serve as a minister at Creston Avenue Baptist Church, he also served as an educator at a tenure of 15 years with the New York City Department of Education, as well as the Chief Operating Officer, for the Ghanaian youth empowerment NGO-YOUTH ICONS GHANA U.S.A Chapter, the Chief Executive Officer of Victory Entertainment International, Bronx Heritage Music Center Advisory Board member, where he plays a very instrumental role as the single Africa representative, Cultural Ambassador at The Bronx Museum of Art and Board member of the Bridge to Africa 360 Coalition. He is best portrayed by many as a great teacher, mentor, motivator, a promising leader and champion for the youth. Rev. Felix Sarpong is also very committed to his family and community.
Throughout all his endeavors over the years, Felix has supported activities in both youth and cultural organizations. Rev. Felix M. Sarpong has continued to win every election since, providing continuity and dedication in his service to the youth of the African community. Rev. Felix M Sarpong is by far one of the sorts out future African youth leaders who empower others to succeed. He uplifts talented and capable people, then provides the environment and motivation to help them excel. He is unquestionably a people-person who forms strong bonds and relationships in every area of commitment.
Beulah G. Sumo - TREASURER
Beulah G. Sumo was born in Liberia, started her primary education at the St. Philip high School located at Paynesville Gardnerville Monrovia Liberia. She graduated from The J.J. Rose High School in 1995. She went on to pursue her BSC in Management and Sociology at the University of Liberia, West Africa. Because of her passion she had for children, she began to teach at the Allan Bryant High School located at Gardnerville in Liberia. She was also a strong advocate for children and has several certificates in attending workshops for youths and children’s health. Due to the violence against girl child in Liberia, Mrs. Sumo, continue to struggle for a better life in The United States of America, while also supporting for a better and free education for the unfortunate children of Liberia, West Africa.
