Our leadership

A team of diverse, socially-driven development professionals, our leadership group steers the organization’s decision-making, strategic planning, and effectiveness.

Meet our team members

Charles D. Lamadine

LILF Founder &
Chief Executive Officer

Charles D. Lamadine is a visionary leader, author, and humanitarian who bridges literature, faith, and social transformation. As Founder and CEO of the Liberian Inclusion and Literacy Foundation, he advances education, inclusion, and sustainable development. A Booker Washington Institute alumnus in Kakata, Margibi County, he studied agriculture, building foundations in community development and self-reliance. He later studied sign language in Guinea and American Sign Language at Vancouver Community College, strengthening advocacy for people of abilities. Through his literary enterprise, he turns storytelling into service, using book sales to support children, teachers, and families across Liberia, inspiring hope, opportunity, and empowerment.

Victoria M. Lackay

LILF Liaison Officer / Programs Director

Victoria M. Lackay is a Registered Nurse with a BSc in Nursing and over nineteen years of experience in healthcare and community development. As Liaison Officer and Programs Director at LILF, she specializes in project management, clinical care, public health, infection prevention and control, nutrition, food security, and community health. She has collaborated with Médecins du Monde, Médecins Sans Frontières, GIZ Health Focus, USCDC, WHO, Jhpiego, Welthungerhilfe, and Liberia’s Ministry of Health. These roles strengthened her leadership and technical capacity to design impactful programs. Passionate about service, she advances inclusion through health education, empowerment, and sustainable initiatives that improve access and dignity.

Suatumo K. Lamadine

lilf MANAGER

Suatumo K. Lamadine is a dedicated educator and Education Manager at LILF, advancing inclusive and transformative learning for underserved communities. He advocates strongly for equal educational opportunities, believing every child deserves access to education and the chance to reach their full potential. With hands-on experience as a classroom teacher, he understands how education and faith together uplift communities and inspire lifelong growth. Known for compassion, patience, and service, he nurtures young minds with care and purpose. Through his leadership, he promotes literacy as a pathway to opportunity, social equity, and renewed hope across Liberia.

Lewis Lamadine

lilf Youth Programs Manager (National & International)

Lewis Lamadine is an experienced educator and youth mentor with over eighteen years as a teacher and school administrator. As Youth Programs Manager (National & International) at LILF, he leads initiatives that build character, confidence, and compassion among young people. Throughout his career, he successfully guided numerous youth programs, emphasizing discipline and excellence. Now retired from classroom teaching, he devotes his time to service within LILF. His passion is holistic youth development—educational, social, and spiritual—empowering young people to reach their full potential and become future leaders who positively transform their communities and nation.

Pastor Solomon T. Ketter

lilf Logistics & Resident Manager

Pastor Solomon T. Ketter is a servant-leader serving as Logistics and Resident Manager at LILF, where he oversees logistics, coordination, and program implementation nationwide. He also serves as Assembly Pastor at Mountain of Fire Ministries (Region Two), providing spiritual leadership with integrity and humility. His dual roles blend ministry, management, and community service, enabling him to bring discipline, compassion, and organizational excellence to his work. Known for reliability, wisdom, and dedication to people, he ensures that LILF’s resources, operations, and mission effectively reach communities in need.

Agnes Williams Rue

lilf Food Security Manager

Agnes Williams Rue is a registered nurse and public health professional with over fifteen years of experience in clinical and community health. As Food Security Manager at LILF, she focuses on health systems strengthening, nutrition, and emergency response to support vulnerable families. She holds a BSN and MPH. Her career includes twelve years at Phebe Hospital and Liberia’s Ministry of Health, providing patient care. She later served as an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist with WHO and as Officer-in-Charge for Merlin’s Emergency Response Program, addressing maternal and child health, nutrition, and food security.

ALBERT LARWUBAH KESSELLEY, SR.

LILF Sr. Programs and Monitoring
& Evaluation manager

Albert is a Licensed Physician Assistant and public health professional with over 14 years of experience managing health projects. He is a strategic, detail-oriented Project and M&E expert with strong organizational, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills, consistently meeting deadlines and improving project indicators. He holds a BSc in Community Health and has international training in project lifecycle management (Rochester Institute of Technology), health system transformation (School of System Change), financial management, donor compliance, grants, international project management (Kigali), sub-award partnership management (UAE), and M&E. He previously served at Last Mile Health and International Rescue Committee, and is a Global Health Fellow with HEAL Initiative (University of California, San Francisco).

Stephen Jlatoh Konton

lilf Social Initiatives and Media Coordinator

Stephen Jlatoh Konton is a journalist and corporate communication consultant serving as Social Initiatives and Media Coordinator at LILF. He leads public engagement, storytelling, and media outreach, amplifying the foundation’s mission of inclusion and literacy locally and globally. With a background in journalism and strategic communications, he brings clarity, creativity, and professionalism to every project. His ability to shape narratives and elevate community voices strengthens LILF’s connection with the public. Driven by purpose, he uses media as a tool for transformation, promoting education, transparency, unity, and positive social change across Liberia.

ANTHONY B. JALLAH

LILF Sign Language Coordinator

Anthony B. Jallah is a committed humanitarian and advocate for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, serving as Sign Language Coordinator at the Liberian Inclusion and Literacy Foundation (LILF). He is also a Deaf teacher and interpreter at Oscar Romero School for the Deaf and Director for Deaf Affairs at LILF. With experience as a Psychosocial Counsellor at Mary’s Meals, he brings strong community support skills. Anthony is a junior student at AME Zion University College and trained counsellor. His expertise includes sign language, NGO management, and project planning, driven by a passion for inclusive development and accessibility.

Faithjoy Kellen-Faithjoy Kellen

LILF Community Health Supervisor

Faithjoy Kellen is a skilled Public Health and Epidemiology professional and a strong community health promoter. Worked with the Kellen Clinic as outreach officer, following up with EPI defectors. Faithjoy holds a BSc Degree in Public Health and Epidemiology from the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) in 2024/2025

Fatu Nyoun

lilf field supervisor

Fatu Nyoun is a community advocate, field leader, and real estate entrepreneur who strengthens LILF’s mission through practical expertise in management, organization, and community relations. As Field Supervisor, she oversees daily project implementation, including education, inclusion, water, and humanitarian programs, ensuring quality, transparency, and care. She coordinates teams, monitors progress, gathers feedback, and upholds organizational standards. Her strong relationships with schools, families, youth groups, and community leaders make her an effective bridge between LILF and communities. Known for integrity and reliability, she combines entrepreneurial insight and service-driven leadership to deliver impactful, community-focused results.

Jarso D. Momoh

LILF Education Officer

Jarso D. Momoh is an Education Officer with the Liberian Inclusion and Literacy Foundation (LILF). She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.Sc.) degree in Early Childhood Education. Passionate about education and child development, Jarso is committed to nurturing young minds and promoting quality learning experiences for children. Guided by the belief that education can transform lives, she works to inspire growth, creativity, and lifelong learning within her community and beyond.

Suatumo K. Lamadine

lilf Director of Education

Victoria M. Lackay

lilf Director of health

Lewis Lamadine

lilf Director of Youth and Sport

agnes williams rue

lilf Director of food security

fatu nyoun

lilf field supervisor

pastor solomon t. ketter

lilf resident manager and logistician