Our Team
At Global Strategic Research Associates, our work is guided by people who believe research should inform decisions, inspire dialogue, and support real solutions. Each project is backed by a team of skilled analysts and experienced practitioners dedicated to turning evidence into practical impact. Meet the people who make that work possible.
Executive Leadership
Strong institutions are shaped by clarity of vision and disciplined execution. Our executive team provides both—guiding strategy, safeguarding quality, and ensuring that our work remains impactful and accountable.
Mr Emmanuel Letsyo
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The CEO provides overall strategic direction and institutional leadership. This role shapes long-term vision, cultivates partnerships, strengthens client relationships, and ensures that our mission translates into meaningful impact.
Dr Ishmael Kwablah Hlovor
Chief Operating Advisor (COA)
The COA oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring that systems, processes, and teams function efficiently and cohesively. From quality assurance to compliance, this role keeps the organisation running smoothly and aligned with strategic priorities.
Mr Samuel Evergreen Adjavon
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The CFO leads financial strategy, management, and reporting. This role safeguards fiscal responsibility, ensures transparency, and maintains compliance with donor requirements and regulatory standards.
Professor Emmanuel Letsyo
Chief Research Advisor (CRA)
The CRA provides intellectual and methodological leadership across all research units. This role ensures rigour, innovation, and alignment between research outputs and the organisation's broader consultancy objectives.
Angela Animpa Addae
Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary supports the Chief Research Officer and research units by coordinating administrative workflows, managing institutional documentation, and ensuring smooth communication across teams. The role oversees scheduling, research correspondence, records management, and internal reporting processes, helping maintain organisational efficiency and confidentiality.
Network Of Expertise
Ms Angela Animpa Addae
Executive Secretary (BSc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
Ms Angela Animpa Addae is a procurement and supply chain management professional with practical experience in public sector administration, healthcare logistics, and retail operations. She holds a degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and has developed strong expertise in procurement processes, inventory control, records management, and institutional coordination.
Emmanuel Letsyo (MPhil, Politics and International Studies)
Project Management and Coordination
Emmanuel Letsyo is a research specialist with expertise in climate governance, environmental policy, community resilience, and sustainable development. He holds an MPhil in Political Science Education from the University of Education, Winneba, with additional training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, policy analysis, and programme evaluation.
Seth Owusu (PhD, Public Administration)
Environment, Climate, and Sustainability Research
Seth Owusu is an emerging policy researcher with expertise in climate change, collaborative governance, environmental politics, sustainable agriculture, and political economy. He is pursuing his PhD in Public Administration and Policy Management at the University of Ghana.
Samuel Evergreen Adjavon (MPhil, Development Finance)
Finance, Grants, and Compliance
Samuel Evergreen Adjavon is a senior research specialist and policy analyst with expertise in development finance, financial economics, sustainability, money and banking, public economics, and corporate finance. He holds an MPhil in Development Finance from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Ghana.
Mr Desmond Bright Kyere (MPhil, Political Science)
Publications, Knowledge, and Research Dissemination
Desmond Bright Kyere is a research and policy support professional with expertise in governance, youth development, political communication, and public sector information management. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Education, Winneba.
Bethel Venunye Anlesinya (BSc. Insurance and Risk Management)
Digital Communications
Bethel Venunye Anlesinya is a digital communications officer with expertise in digital strategy, content dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and risk communication in research and policy contexts. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Insurance and Risk Management.
Ismael Abdul Fatawu (MPhil Political Science)
Operations, Quality Assurance, and Ethics
Ismael Abdul Fatawu is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work sits at the intersection of governance, sustainability, and social transformation. His expertise spans cross-border studies, border governance, climate change, food security, and agricultural policy.
Kingsford Boadi (MPhil, Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies)
Social Development and Support Services
Kingsford Boadi is a research fellow at Global Strategic Research Associates and an emerging scholar with expertise in political science, human rights, conflict and peace studies, international relations, and ethical governance of emerging technologies.
Mavis Xorlali Doku
Data and Insights Assistant
Mavis Xorlali Doku is a Data and Insights Assistant at Global Strategic Research Associates, where she supports research design, data management, and analytical processes across projects. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Family Life Management.
George Yirenkyi Dotse (MPhil Biology)
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
George Yirenkyi Dotse is a research specialist with extensive expertise in biology education and educational research. He holds a Master's degree in Biology Education from the University of Education, Winneba, with additional training in research methodology.
Agartha Klutse Lucky (BA Economics)
Market, Socioeconomic, and Sector Analysis (MSSA)
Agartha Klutse Lucky is a research and data support professional with expertise in economic analysis, public finance, and socioeconomic development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Education, Winneba.
Ms Precious Marfo (BBA in Accounting)
Institutional and Financial Research Analysis
Ms Precious Marfo is a Research Associate at Global Strategic Research Associates with a background in Accounting and institutional financial systems. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting.
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board brings together seasoned experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to guide our work, challenge our assumptions, and broaden our perspective. Their collective experience strengthens our strategy, ensures relevance, and helps us navigate complex challenges with insight and integrity.
Professor Emmanuel Senyo Letsyo (PhD)
Senior Advisor
Professor Emmanuel Senyo Letsyo is an academic scholar and research specialist with deep expertise in food science and technology, food chemistry, and applied sciences. He serves as a professor and Director of Research and Innovation at Ho Technical University in Ghana.
Dr Ishmael Kwabla Hlovor (PhD), Senior Lecturer
Senior Policy and Governance Advisor
Ishmael Kwabla Hlovor is a Senior Research Fellow and Policy Analyst with expertise in border governance and security in Africa, foreign policy analysis, decentralisation and popular participation, development studies, and education policy.
Dr George Asekere (PhD), Senior Lecturer
Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor
George Asekere is a governance and democracy research specialist and a lecturer with expertise in electoral politics and democratic backsliding in Africa. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Dr Andrews Acquah (PhD)
Senior Technical and Methodology Advisor
Andrews Acquah is a senior education researcher with expertise in curriculum and teaching, teacher education, curriculum development and evaluation, and educational research methodology. He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of Cape Coast.
Dr Davis Mawuena Aweso
Senior Research Reform and Institutional Quality Advisor
Dr. Davis Mawuena Aweso is an education researcher and quality assurance specialist with more than two decades of leadership and field experience across basic, secondary, and tertiary education systems.
Ethical Review Board
The Ethical Review Board is composed of highly experienced scholars and practitioners who uphold the highest standards of integrity, rigour, and accountability across all our work. Their guidance ensures that every project is grounded in ethical practice and responsible stewardship.
Our Ethical Review Board comprises distinguished experts in research ethics, governance, and institutional oversight. Detailed profiles will be available soon.
Leadership, in our model, is not symbolic. It is operational, accountable, and results-driven.
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