Guided by Integrity, Rooted in Community
Good governance is the foundation of trust. At StartUps Resource, our leadership ensures that every decision serves the everyday Liberian.
The Board of Directors
A team of ethically-driven professionals focused on risk management, community resilience, and fair financial practices for every Liberian.
Naome Zandile Mahlanguz
Expert in governance and social finance. Naome ensures our mission stays rooted in community empowerment and transparency.
Board Chairperson
Microfinance expert with 20 years in Banking. Peter oversees the integrity of our microfinance operations.
Economic Strategist
Peter Chemuigu
Lina Martor
Our direct link to Liberia's market women. Lina ensures our board policies reflect the real needs of local entrepreneurs.
Community Director
Romeo Que
Impact investing specialist. Romeo balances strategic growth with the goal of building long-term community resilience.
Risks & Audits
Simeon Workar
Upholding our commitment to fair treatment. Simeon protects our borrowers' dignity through strict ethical oversight.
Ethics Officer
Rural Programs
Karprie Kanu
Specialist in agricultural finance. Kaprie leads our extension of fair pricing and credit access for rural farmers.
Director, Program Operations & Strategy
James M Teah
Driving operational excellence and strategic growth to empower Liberian communities through innovative financial leadership.
Emmanuel N.B. Flomo
Leveraging deep expertise in financial technology to drive inclusive digital banking solutions for entrepreneurs across Liberia.
Director, Fintech
Program Leadership
Our program leads are the hands and hearts of StartUps Resource. They work directly in our communities to ensure every financial tool we offer is respectful, transparent, and designed for Liberian success.
Benedict Quiwon
Head of Microloans
Bendu V. Sirleaf
Head of Savings & SuSu
Marie L. Cooper
Head of Empowerment Programs
Romeo Workar
Risk & Compliance Lead
Passionate about helping small business owners grow, Samuel ensures our lending process is clear and supportive, helping entrepreneurs scale their operations while maintaining fair and manageable terms.
Deeply believes in the power of collective savings, Bendu works to make traditional SuSu systems safer and more modern, allowing everyday Liberians to build wealth in a way they already know and trust.
Marie focuses on providing education and mentorship to market women and community leaders, ensuring that financial capital is matched with the knowledge needed to drive long-term community resilience.
Protects our members by ensuring we always follow global financial standards and manage our community's wealth with the highest ethical focus and transparency, keeping our institution strong for the people.
Our Vision for Liberia
We share a common future where every Liberian worker and small business owner gets the financial support they need to grow. Our leadership is building a fair, honest institution that stays close to the people we serve.
How We Stay Close to You
Branch Visits: Our leadership team travels to rural communities every month to listen to small business owners and farmers where they live and work.
Listening Sessions: We hold open town hall meetings so that market women and traders can tell us directly how we can serve them better.
Community Boards: Each region has a local advisory group of community leaders who check our work and help guide our decision-making.
Fair-Pricing Policy: We promise transparent interest rates and simple terms that every Liberian can understand and afford.