The Team
As the Jewel Starfish Foundation, we take pride in having capable office bearers who are respected in their respective fields of specialty.
H.E. Vice President Chief Dr Jewel Howard-Taylor
- Founder & Head
Vice President Dr Jewel Howard-Taylor is the incumbent Vice President of the Republic of Liberia. Vice President Howard-Taylor is committed to issues pertaining to gender equality, humanitarian and education.
Her Excellency is a lawyer by profession. Prior to assuming position of Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, she served the Senate of Liberia as a member for Bong County.
Hon Norwu G Howard
- Board Chairperson
Ms Howard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Advanced Nursing. Her over 23 years of work experience has been in critical care, long term and skilled nursing, geriatric care management and advanced nursing practice.
She joined the JSF Board in 2018 and currently serves the Liberian government as the Deputy Minister of Health for administration in Liberia.
Stephene Kpoto
- Executive Director
Stephene holds a Masters of Science Degree in International Relations and Security Studies and is an apprentice of Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies. She is a seasoned writer, entrepreneur, lobbyist and private consultant. She has worked on several youth empowerment projects, ranging from food security to health and maintenance of peace in order to aid in enhancing the living standards of Liberians.
Sieneh Carnetta Hoff
- Operations Manager
Sieneh holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Liberia. She has extensive experience with the United Nations in Liberia and South Sudan where she was deployed in the Supply Chain Management Unit. She heads the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, working with all stakeholders.
Pekay Nyepon
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Pekay holds a Bsc Sociology; and Certificates in Project Management, Data Quality, Gender & Human Rights as well as Psychosocial Counseling. He is an expert in monitoring and evaluation, programs and data collection. He has served the health ministry for surveys and counselled EBOLA survivors.
Darius Todd
- IT Officer
Darius is a Graduate from NIIT in Ghana. He is a data analyst who is capable of setting up and fixing network systems. His ability is installing firewalls, software's and setting up wireless modems.
Mndeni Mthabela
- Communications Consultant
Mndeni is a Bachelors of Arts: Communication Sciences final year student at the University of South Africa. His experience has been in educational, political, aviation and mechanical engineering fields. He currently publishes an online journal focused on International Relations and previously published The Leaders Magazine.
Genevieve Taylor
- Finance Assistant
Genevieve is currently enrolled at the African Methodist Episcopal University. She is a freshman student, studying Accounting. She has been with the JSF since 2019 as a volunteer.
Kafemah Dolley
- Finance Officer
Kefemah holds a BBA in Accounting. He also has a Certificate and Diploma in Procurement from Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA). His working experience includes Access Bank Liberia where he worked as a Senior Credit Supervisor from 2012 to 2014.
Morris M. Kolee
- Care Taker
Morris is a High School Graduate. He has been with the JSF since 2018 and his late wife was a beneficiary of the JSF. He has ensured that the JSF meets its goals and has worked tirelessly for the Foundation.
Nickey Fahnbulleh
- Receptionist
Nickey has a High School Diploma. With the JSF being her first volunteer job, she has acquired great knowledge along her blessed journey in the JSF.
Sarah Sannah
- Volunteer
Sarah is a Junior student at the African Methodist Episcopal University where she Majors in Environmental Science and Biology Minor. She also holds position of General Secretary of Great Commission Movement of Liberia.