
Our Story
Chief Gregory and Chief Mrs. Felicia Ofili (CGFO) is a 501(c)(3) foundation located in Atlanta Georgia, USA and Ebu, Delta State, Nigeria. CGFO works in rural communities of sub Saharan Africa to develop and implement distance learning technology to deliver innovative STEAM curriculum (Science; Technology; Engineering; Arts& Culture; Mathematics). In collaboration with local community leaders and educators, CGFO prioritizes the education of girls as a vehicle for social change and community economic development. The experiential learning and hands on curriculum for middle school students and their teachers complement the standard science curriculum. By engaging students and their families in a lifelong interest in the environment and climate change, CGFO projects demonstrate the economic impact of conserving natural resources for optimal environmental health and community development.
The Delta State of Nigeria is an area rich in natural resources, but with economically disadvantaged rural farming communities like Ebu, that continue to be severely impacted by heavy rains and flood damage from climate change.
Executive Leadership
CGFO's Executive leaders are all women with origins in Ebu, rural Delta State of Nigeria, who have attained the highest levels of academic and business success, and now work through the foundation to give back to girls and members of these rural communities. Together with our staff, we have over fifty years of collective work in underserved communities in the U.S. and in West Africa.
Elizabeth O. Ofili, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Ofili is a Cardiologist in Atlanta Georgia, Founder and Chairman of Global Healthcare Alliance. Dr Ofili brings over twenty years of executive administration experience, a deep commitment to global health through personalized and public health approaches. Dr Ofili has raised over $100 million to support medical research and education. She has published over 150 articles and book chapters in prestigious medical journals. She makes regular media appearances to promote women’s health and to support health equity. As Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ofili will have primary oversight of CGFO’s strategic vision, planning for resource allocation and project development.
Priscilla E. Pemu, MD, MSCR, Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Pemu is a General Internist in Atlanta, Georgia, with over 15 years experience in executive operations and project management. Dr Pemu will provide operational and management support for CGFO day to day operations.
Vivian E. Aku, BS, Ed, Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Aku is CEO of Telile LLC, in Peachtree City Georgia. A successful business entrepreneur, Ms Aku has over 10 years executive, banking and marketing experience. Ms Aku will provide administrative support to the CGFO Executive Board and oversee public relations/marketing.
CGFO STAFF
Technically trained in core STEAM fields
Kenneth Ofili, M. Arch., Project Architect, STEAM Communications Hub
Karmen Brooks, MS Project Manager
Debra Teague, BS, Communications Director
Marlene MacLeish, Ed.D, Project Consultant
Shimite Obialo, JD, Secretary
Michael Howard, CPA, Accountant
CGFO ADVISORY GROUP
National and international leaders in science, education, medicine, law and finance
Ed Schutter CEO, Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Chair
Hon. Louis Sullivan, MD, President Emeritus, Morehouse School of Medicine
Hon. Andrew Young, Former UN Ambassador
Helene Gayle, MD, CEO, Mckinsey Social Initiative
B. Waine Kong, PhD, JD, Zoe Pediatrics