Goldlands

Our Mission & Team

A Ghana-US alliance dedicated to healing the land and empowering communities through ethical environmental reclamation.

Driven by a Shared Vision

Goldlands Restoration was founded on the belief that economic activity and environmental stewardship can and must coexist. We are a team of engineers, scientists, community leaders, and business strategists united by a single purpose: to reverse the environmental damage caused by unregulated mining in Ghana and turn scarred landscapes into sources of sustainable prosperity. We combine international resources with local expertise to deliver solutions that are both scientifically sound and culturally resonant.

Meet Our Leadership

The minds and hearts driving our mission forward.

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Seth Wiafe, MBA

Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

As CEO, Seth provides the vision and strategic direction for Goldlands Restoration, guiding the mission to heal Ghana's lands with a focus on sustainable and ethical practices.

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Emmanuel Winful, CSP, MPH

Chief Environmental and Science Officer (CESO)

Emmanuel leads our environmental and scientific strategy, ensuring all reclamation projects are grounded in rigorous data, innovative research, and best practices for ecological restoration.

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John Hoffert

Chief Operations Officer

John leads our operational strategy, ensuring that all reclamation projects are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of quality and environmental compliance.

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Ray Piniella

VP, Partnerships and Grants

Ray is responsible for building strategic partnerships and securing the necessary funding to scale our impact, connecting our mission with global supporters and stakeholders.

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Sam Kyeremateng Jnr.

Country Director, Ghana

Sam oversees all in-country operations in Ghana, managing local teams and ensuring our projects align with community needs and national environmental goals.

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Caleb Ampah

Project Director

Caleb directs our on-the-ground reclamation projects, from initial assessment to final restoration, ensuring timelines and objectives are met effectively.

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Michael Brobbey

Head of Ecosystem Restoration

Michael leads the scientific approach to our restoration efforts, specializing in soil health, water quality, and revegetation to rebuild resilient ecosystems.

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Stanley Ativor

GIS/Digital Monitoring Specialist

Stanley leverages technology, including GIS and satellite data, to monitor our project sites, track progress, and provide critical data for our reclamation strategies.