Our Team

**Sheila Ako**

*Founder & Director / Head of Programmes & Community Impact*
Sheila Ako is the Founder and Director of Skilled Hands Organisation CIC, a Nottingham-based community organisation established in 2018 to empower women and young people through practical artisan craft skills, creativity, and enterprise.
With a degree in Industrial Arts (Textiles) and a long-standing commitment to women’s empowerment since 2007, Sheila brings extensive experience in skills development, training, and community leadership. Her work began in Ghana, where she developed a structured vocational training model that supported hundreds of women to gain skills, confidence, and economic independence. This model was later adapted to meet the needs of communities in Nottingham.
Under Sheila’s leadership, Skilled Hands has grown into a trusted organisation, supporting over 650 women to date and delivering opportunities for children and young people through after-school and community programmes. In the last two years alone, the organisation has delivered over 400 workshops across dressmaking, bag making, jewellery making, millinery, soap making, upcycling, digital growth, and small business start-up.
Sheila is recognised for her creativity, resilience, and passion for empowering others. Alongside leading Skilled Hands, she is currently studying for an Executive MBA at Nottingham Trent University, strengthening the organisation’s long-term sustainability and impact.
Her vision is to enable women to thrive, skills to be passed on, and communities to grow stronger through creativity and opportunity.

**Titus Glavee**

*Board Chairman*
Titus Glavee is an International Business Consultant and a lobbyist. He worked as a lobbyist in 2008 for Cassidy & Associates in Washington DC. He has and still spearheads major projects all around the world and currently sits on the board of two banking companies in Ghana. In the past, he volunteered as a Cultural Liaison officer for Galway One World Centre and as an adviser and information officer at the Citizens information bureau in Ireland where he lived most of his adult life. The wealth of experience he possess has contributed immensely to the successful growth journey of Skilled Hands Organisation.

**Kavaljeet Kaur Pal**

*Board Secretary*
Kaval is a Civil Service professional with experience across multiple government departments. As Board Secretary of Skilled Hands Organisation, she brings strong governance, administrative expertise, and a commitment to supporting community-led empowerment initiatives.

Agbeko Tedjame-Mortty

Board Member

Agbeko Tedjame-Mortty is a graduate of Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. His childhood upbringing was in Ghana, traversing all three thirds of the country, ending up at the acclaimed secondary school of Pope John Secondary and Junior Seminary school before leaving for the UK. Following university, Agbeko was active in the UK entertainment industry in film, theatre, dance and music.

He finally reverted to his technical calling, setting up the IT services company Quality Network Solutions Ltd in 2003. A branch of this company was opened in Accra, Ghana, in 2008. In 2014, Agbeko was enstooled as Chief in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region of Ghana with the title of TOGBE ADABRA IV, in the Gbledi Traditional area. He is a father of 3 boys.

**Titus Ryan**

*Board Member*
I am a legal specialist at Bloomberg, where I focus on negotiations. I have a strong background in legal strategy, working with multiple stakeholders and navigating complex contractual frameworks.
I am currently a Board Member at Skilled Hands Organisation. In this role, I have assisted with events and can provide insight to the organisation to meet its strategic goals and maintain compliance while expanding.

**Nikita Gaogane**

*Administrative Assistant - Volunteer*
As an Administrative Assistant volunteer at Skilled Hands Organisation, I support daily operations through organised task management, clear communication, and a proactive approach to keeping workflows running smoothly. I’m committed to reliability, efficiency, and contributing to a well‑coordinated team environment.
I completed my foundation studies at Nottingham Trent International College and am now continuing my education at Nottingham Trent University.
During my foundation year, I gained experience in administrative and coordination tasks through roles such as Computing Representative, where I supported student activities and communication between staff and learners. Now I serve as Secretary of the Drone Society, managing schedules, assisting with project planning, and maintaining organised records.
I also support Skilled Hands with grant application writing, which involved preparing documents, organising supporting materials, and contributing to funding proposals. This provides practical experience in handling detailed information and meeting project requirements.

Media Team

**Saad Salman**

*Marketing Head - Volunteer*
My name is Saad Salman. I have recently completed my Master’s in Marketing and Data Analytics from Nottingham Trent University. I have a strong background in digital marketing and SEO, and I am currently volunteering as the marketing head at Skilled Hands where I am implementing marketing strategies, optimizing content for search engines, leveraging social media to engage with the community. I am also managing marketing volunteers to improve the content strategy and develop podcasts.

Workshop Team