About The Ghana School Project

Co-Founder

Chairman of the Board

As a co-founder of the Ghana Schools Project and a retired corporate accountant, he is deeply passionate about serving the people of Ghana. With a strong commitment to education and community service, he has dedicated himself to making a positive impact through the organization's mission to provide educational resources and medical supplies. Beyond his philanthropic work, he enjoys reading, traveling, walking, and spending quality time with his family, demonstrating a well-rounded dedication to the betterment of society.

Co-Founder

Executive Director

Tonette Carter Otchere, Ed.D., is a seasoned professional with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, leading transformative initiatives in education and healthcare. As Co-Founder of the Ghana Schools Project, she is dedicated to addressing illiteracy and disease in Ghana. In her role as President of Otchere Consulting, Tonette offers expert guidance on well-being, nutrition, and fitness, with a focus on radical self-care. She is actively involved in various boards and advisory positions, including the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati, New Paths Child & Family Solutions, the University of Cincinnati Rotaract Club, and Rotary Club of Cincinnati #17. Outside of her professional commitments, Tonette enjoys walking, traveling, Qigong, movement as medicine, community service, and spending quality time with her family and her beloved Chihuahua.

Board Member

Alexia Otchere, graduated with Honors from the University of Cincinnati (UC) with a Bachelor‘s of Science in Medical Sciences and a minor in Integrative Health and Wellness in 2024. 

Alexia works at Proctor & Gamble as a Data Privacy and Trade Fund Operations manager. She is an advocate for young people having equal  opportunity to advance in education. She previously presided, over the UC Rotaract Club, from 2021-2024: a service and networking club housed under Rotary International and advised by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. 

As the creator of the Equity Inclusion Council at Cincinnati Country Day School, she is dedicated to improving the experiences of diverse students. Alongside her extensive volunteer work, Alexia finds joy in spending time with her family, playing pickleball, teaching Pilates, horseback riding, and lots of reading.

Board Member

Vicki Timmons is a dedicated board member of the Ghana Schools Project. She finds great fulfillment in serving the students and supporting the healthcare system that benefits from the project’s initiatives. Semi-retired from a career in business analytics and accounting, Vicki enjoys her most recent endeavor: teaching spin classes at her local YMCA.

She is the first in her family to graduate from college, earning both a BS and MS later in life. Vicki has a passion for lifelong learning and empowering others, which has taken her on volunteer missions to Guatemala, India, and China. 

Vicki’s  previous nonprofit experience includes serving as the Director of the FFBC Women’s Cycling Program and working with Sunday Friends in San Jose.

Her volunteer and fundraising efforts have also led her to participate in several long-distance, multi-day fundraising bicycle rides, including the ACS Chasing Daylight Tour (Montvale, NJ, to Virginia Beach, VA) and AIDS Lifecycle (San Francisco to Los Angeles). 

To balance her analytical side, 

Vicki enjoys creative outlets such as photography, scrapbooking, greeting card making, and ceramics.

In her spare time, she loves traveling, cycling, yoga, reading, and spending time with her husband and their three lively cats.

Board Member

 Brian Bowling, Assistant Vice President, dual branch manager at U.S. Bank. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Hanover College and his Executive MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute through Strayer University. 

Brian is on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, and also leads the Hands-On-Service Volunteer Committee. He helps lead the volunteer efforts for the Greater Cincinnati region for U.S. Bank and connects U.S. Bank employees to numerous opportunities each year with various non-profits. 

Brian is excited to serve on the board of GSP to support the students and communities. He likes to travel and try new activities in his free time.

Board Member

Dolores Dodson, MPH serves as the Director of Development for Clinical Programs at the University of Cincinnati Foundation, where she leverages her expertise in public health and fundraising to advance medical education and healthcare initiatives. 

She led fundraising efforts for the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and has served in key roles across numerous nonprofit organizations, bringing a wealth of experience in philanthropy and community engagement.

Dolores holds a Master of Public Health degree from Wright State University, where her research focused on childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes prevention.

She plays an intricate role on the Ghana Schools Project board, contributing her fundraising expertise and strategic vision to expand educational and healthcare opportunities for underserved communities in Ghana.

Board of Directors

Julie retired after a distinguished 27-year career in sales at Procter & Gamble. She then joined American Greetings, where she served as the Vice President of Sales & Shopper Marketing. Throughout her 30 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, focusing on what’s possible has been the cornerstone of her success. 

Known for her exceptional business results, Julie’s trademark is her positive attitude and her ability to foster and develop diverse teams. Her mantra is simple: “Take care of your people, and your people will take care of the business.”

After retiring from the CPG industry, Julie transitioned into academia as a full-time faculty member in the Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Julie earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati and went on to earn an MBA from Xavier University. She later completed her terminal degree, earning a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. Passionate about community involvement, she serves as a Community Educator with the Alzheimer's Association and is actively engaged with her church. Julie is also honored to serve on the Board of the Ghana Schools Project.

Julie divides her time between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sanibel, Florida, where she resides with her husband, Will, and their bernedoodle, Winnie Grace. She is a proud parent and the biggest cheerleader for her adult children, Liam and Lizby. In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading, staying fit, traveling, and playing pickleball.