WHO WE ARE
TEAM MEMBERS.
Gilbert Adum
Executive Director
Gilbert Adum was born into an “endangered” hunting tribe in northern Ghana. In 2011, in response to alarming amphibian declines in Ghana and globally, he founded Save Ghana Frogs, with the mission to protect declining amphibian populations. He has received several honors and awards for consistent efforts in championing amphibian conservation and commitment to improving the health, education and livelihoods of local people who are dependent on critical frog habitats. Some of these include becoming Ghana's first traditional (honorary) Chief for Frogs and Environment, 2016 Green Oscars (Whitley Awards), 2015 Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, and 2011 Cambridge SCCS Prize for Best Report.
Gilbert has also been involved with multiple research projects with international collaborators that have resulted in several scientific publications. Some of these findings cut across rediscovery of species lost to science; establishment of the absence of the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus in West Africa; and enhancement of knowledge about natural history of Ghanaian amphibians. Gilbert Adum holds two master’s degrees respectively from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST, Ghana). His vision for Save Ghana Frogs is to make it a model organization capable of stemming the tide of the ongoing biodiversity loss.
Edith Esi Amoah
Conservation Programs Manager
Edith Esi Amoah is a passionate conservationist and environmental advocate dedicated to protecting biodiversity and fostering sustainable development. She currently serves as the Conservation Programs Manager at Save Ghana Frogs, where she leads initiatives focused on amphibian conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement. Her work plays a crucial role in safeguarding critical ecosystems, including the Sui River Forest Reserve, home to the critically endangered Giant Squeaker Frog (Arthroleptis krokosua).
With a Master of Science in Climate Change and Sustainable Development from the University of Ghana and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Edith has a strong foundation in environmental science, fauna and flora conservation, and policy advocacy. Her expertise spans biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable resource management.
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Throughout her career, Edith has spearheaded numerous conservation projects, including the establishment of Community Resource Management Areas (CREMAs) covering over 35,000 hectares in Ghana, empowering local communities to sustainably manage natural resources. She has also led research initiatives on amphibian populations, habitat conditions, and climate resilience.
Emmanuel Asante
Forest Conservation Officer
Emmanuel Asante is a dedicated conservationist who has progressed from being a Forest Conservation Officer to a Conservation Culture Coordinator. In 2024, he successfully hosted a Species Action Plan workshop at Save Ghana Frogs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani. Emmanuel completed his national service at the Forest Services Division, Sefwi Wiawso Forest District.
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​His passion lies in conserving and protecting forests for future generations, with a specific focus on restoring natural habitats. A key objective of his work is to mitigate the global threat of climate change. Trees play a crucial role in this effort, as they absorb carbon dioxide during growth and release oxygen into the atmosphere. Additionally, trees help capture significant amounts of carbon.
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Emmanuel has set an ambitious target to raise 25,000 seedlings over the next three years. This effort is driven by the understanding that restoring degraded ecosystems provides essential habitats for threatened species.
Elvis Antwi-Baffour
Conservation Communication Coordinator
Elvis Antwi-Baffour is an action-driven Conservationist who has more than seven (7) years of relevant work experience in forest management and community engagement through the Forestry Commission of Ghana and making a difference in the wake of ecosystems and species facing biological annihilation.
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Through these experiences, He has built strong skills in community-based conservation, project management, leadership, and communication. Elvis, a fervent Conservationist, has a soft spot for and a voracious interest in nature conservation, agriculture, conservation education and advocacy, climate change, community engagement and research.
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Elvis has a background in Natural Resources Management, with specialization in Silviculture and Forest Management from KNUST and relevant certifications from the World Bank, UN-REDD Program, UN Climate Change: Learn and InforMEA. In the long-term, he looks forward to becoming a leading Conservation Researcher and Educationist as well as an advocate for Nature.