We offer services to create positive changes in the lives of Liberian children through our advocacy programs and community initiatives. We will not rest until we have helped secure a brighter future—one free from the devastating impact that lifelong poverty casts over people. WHO WE ARE
Benjamin Rose—FOUNDER/ CEO • USA
In an effort to help his home country of Liberia recover from great civil unrest, Mr. His full-time dedication to improving people’s lives makes him a busy man. In addition to the full time support he gives ROAD he is also earning his Associates degree in Psychology with an emphasis on applied behavior analysis and works as a TS Mental Health Counselor helping adults with severe and persistent mental illness and children with severe autism. Benjamin has an Associate of Science degree in psychology in applied behavior Analysis
William Sumo Oscar Jr—VICE PRESIDENT
Innovative and disciplined, William Sumo Oscar, Jr. serves as the Board Chairman for the Rose Organization for Advocacy and Development (ROAD). He was born and raised in Liberia and carries a refreshing “can do” attitude. He is driven by and personally vested in creating a positive impact in others’ lives in his homeland. William has successfully worked in academic, religious, and social environments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Cuttington University in Liberia. In his current work, William is the Minister in Charge and Presiding Elder since 2004 of the Church of Pentecost, Harbel Assembly, Harbel District. He is also the Head of PENTSOS-Liberia, which is Liberia’s social services organization. This arm of the Church of the Pentecost is what carries out programs and projects such as health, agriculture, awareness, sensitization, humanitarian aids, and education, plus other important tasks. Additionally, he works at Firestone Liberia, LLC. Kerkula Mulbah—EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • LIBERIA
Procurement Specialist, freelance journalist, husband, and motivational speaker. He has his Masters in Public Procurement Law & Strategy. Mulbah’s life mantra of leaving the world better than he met it has helped him see life from a different perspective. He believes positively affecting the live of someone who can never repay you is the greatest goal one can achieve. Maxwell Zayzay—Board Chairman
Maxwell always knew a good education would take him places. He was born and grew up in Liberia, where he completed his high school education before moving to Liberia's capital to earn a BSC in Agriculture. In 2012, he moved to the United States of America, where he is currently completing his studies in environmental science at the Metro State University in Minnesota while helping his wife raise their four kids. But he has not forgotten his seven siblings and their families still in Liberia and works with ROAD to help the children in Liberia achieve the success and dreams he has accomplished.