Our Team

As M&E Officer, Morris supports the program management team in tracking project outcomes, which includes designing and developing the tools required for gathering the necessary qualitative and quantitative data for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting. He also supports partner organizations with their data collection and analysis, and represents SDI in meetings with stakeholders. He has been with SDI since 2017, and holds a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from African Methodist Episcopal Zion University, as well as a higher certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation from the Liberia Institute of Public Administration.

As Gender Officer, Ama leads initiatives to integrate gender Perspectives across SDI’s programs and promotes the active participation of women. She also serves as Liberia’s representative to the Friends of the Earth Africa Gender Justice and Dismantling Patriarchy Working Group, contributing to regional efforts on gender justice and social inclusion. Additionally, as Project Officer, she oversees project planning, stakeholder collaboration, and program implementation within the Forest Governance Program. She initially joined SDI as an intern in 2021, transitioning to a full-time role in 2022. She holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Liberia and a Master’s in Foreign Service Leadership from African Methodist Episcopal University. 

As JET Facilitator, Angie regularly coordinates across government ministries and civil society organizations, including groups representing women and youth, to facilitate a national-level platform for information exchange and constructive dialogue on issues related to renewable energy transition in Liberia. She also engages with communities impacted by mining activities to understand their concerns and provide them with accurate information. Angie has been with SDI since 2023 and holds a Bachelor’s in Public Health from Adventist University. 

As a GIS Specialist, Arthur works directly with communities to collect geospatial data and map land boundaries. The information he collects is then disseminated across programs to serve as a reference point when assessing the status of community land. He is very passionate about transferring his technical knowledge to the communities with whom he works. In addition to his work with SDI, he also teaches computer science classes at a local community college. He has been with SDI since 2015 and holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (with a double specialization in Economics and Information Systems) from the Ohio State University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Economics from Cuttington University.

As a security guard for SDI, Benjamin ensures that all office buildings are locked and inaccessible to unauthorized people in the evening hours and during holidays. He has had a long career working as a security guard for other institutions, and has been with SDI since 2009. He is originally from Sinoe County.

As Co-Facilitator for the Community Land Protection Program, Wlayor supports customary land formalization activities in the Southeast landscape, which includes setting up community land governance structures and supporting their regular coordination meetings, as well as working with key stakeholders to improve transparency and equitable land governance. Wlayor also supports collaboration meetings with local authorities and ensures their participation in project activities. She holds an Associate’s in Accounting from Stella Maris Polytechnic University, and has been with SDI since 2019.