Founder & President
Dr. Theo Frimpong, DrPH, MPH, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
Provides visionary leadership, chairs meetings, represents AHWAC at official levels, and guides the organization’s mission, governance, and strategic growth.
Leadership
Leadership Structure
AHWAC’s leadership framework reflects transparent governance, professional excellence, equitable representation, and coordinated accountability in service of African healthcare workers across Colorado.
Governance Framework
Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership.
The Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight, fiduciary accountability, policy guidance, risk management, resource development, advocacy, and program impact oversight. The Executive Board manages operations and coordinates the work of departments and standing committees.
Key Governance Principle
The Board of Trustees governs, while the Executive Board manages operations. This distinction supports clear accountability, strong checks and balances, and sustainable organizational growth.
Board of Trustees
Serving with integrity, accountability, and purpose.
The Board of Trustees serves as AHWAC’s supreme governing body, ensuring that the organization’s activities align with its mission, vision, governing documents, and long-term sustainability.
Vice President
Teshome Idossa
RN / MDS Coordinator
Supports the President, coordinates strategic initiatives, helps supervise committees, and strengthens member programming and partnerships.
Secretary
Hirut Mekonnen
RN / Infection Control & Prevention
Maintains official records, meeting minutes, correspondence, documentation, and supports internal and external communication.
Trustee-at-Large
Dr. Romano Abuaba
MD, Destiny Medical Group
Provides strategic oversight, healthcare sector insight, governance support, and institutional perspective as part of AHWAC’s trusteeship.
Trustee-at-Large
Bygraves Tagoe
Board Member
Supports governance, organizational stewardship, member advocacy, and AHWAC’s broader community-facing mission.
Departments & Committees
Coordinated leadership for organizational impact.
AHWAC’s departmental leadership structure supports membership, finance, programs, communications, research, cultural affairs, community engagement, and member benefits.
Membership Support & Retention
Oversees enrollment, engagement, retention, and member support initiatives.
Finance & Fundraising
Supports financial planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, and long-term sustainability.
Programs & Events
Plans workshops, conferences, community programs, and promotional events.
Communications & Public Relations
Oversees media relations, branding, social media, public statements, and visibility.
Health & Research
Leads research collaborations, public health initiatives, conferences, and continuing education.
Cultural Affairs & Community Engagement
Builds cultural partnerships and strengthens community outreach rooted in African heritage.
Member Benefits & Welfare
Oversees approved member support initiatives, wellness efforts, recognition, and welfare-related benefits.
Regional Coordinators
Future city-based coordinators will support local engagement in Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and beyond.