Cordelia Asamoah

Cordelia Asamoah  is the founder and Chair of the CamBotsio Foundation. She set up the charity in 2016 to channel her passion for education in a way that would help some of societies poorest, particularly in Ghana, whilst honouring the memory of both her father and her Uncle, Kojo Botsio, Ghana’s first education minister.

Born and raised in London to Ghanaian parents, Cordelia was educated in the UK and Ghana and graduated from the University of Surrey in 1988.  In her career as a professional buyer and procurement consultant, Cordelia works across a range of industries including health, defence and consumer services in both private and public sector organisations, helping them to run more efficiently and profitably.

Her passion for helping children gain a good education developed when as a school governor for a Junior School (Highfield School, Kent) Cordelia had the privilege of leading the school (as Chair of Governors) through an Ofsted Outstanding classification. During her time here, Cordelia gained a clear insight into what good education looks like and how transformative it can be for children.

With the Cambotsio Foundation she combines her understanding and passion for good education, her knowledge of and network in Ghana and a commitment to helping under-privileged children shine. It is her dream to have been part of creating a Ghana where no child falls through the education net and has the nurturing start in life each one deserves.

James Asamoah

James Asamoah, in his role as Treasurer has been with the charity from its inception. Born in the UK, of Ghanaian descent, James has an inherited love for Ghana. This gathered force following a three month stay in 2013, when he really connected with his roots, feeling a deep connection with the country. Since then he has made it his mission to positively contribute and through The Cambotsio Foundation he has found the ideal channel to do so.

James' background is in Business Analysis & IT consulting, working on complex digital transformation projects in the private and public sector, most recently in the education sector. He is passionate about helping teams build great products and services bringing a collaborative style and rigorous thinking to do so.

James is excited about bringing the Cambotsio projects to fruition and to making an immediate and practical difference to disadvantaged kids who need it most.

Sonia Lakshman

Sonia Lakshman joined the Cambotsio Board as Trustee in 2017. As an experienced coach Sonia helps leaders and change makers develop themselves and work more effectively to bring about the difference they are driving in the world.

Having been brought up in India, Sonia well understands the inhibiting effects of poverty and believes that a good education is the gateway to a different life, a gateway that every child no matter where they are, should have.

She is delighted to be able to contribute her expertise in helping The Cambotsio foundation shape and compellingly deliver its mission.

Philippa Mooney

Philippa Mooney was invited onto the CamBotsio Board in 2017, as a Trustee.
She has many years experience working at a senior level in education and the NHS. She has also run her own consulting and coaching business, for over 20 years.

She is passionate about offering her experience and perspective to achieve sustainable change and seeing the Charity develop successful projects in Ghana.