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What Our Alumni Says About Us

"I joined JAGILS very doubtful that an online course could deliver. I was incredibly impressed by the interactive platform and left truly inspired to take my career to new heights."

Patrick Odoi ‘21 (USA)

"The global connections I made through JAGILS have proven tremendously valuable. We continue exchanging ideas to boost innovation in each other's organizations."

Tracye Snow-Blackwell ’23 (USA)

"I expected a program full of theory. Instead, I got reality-based learning I could apply to tangible outcomes the very next day. Phenomenal!"

Dr. Daniel Emmanuel Obiri ’22 (Canada)

About Us

The Jacobs-Abbey Global Institute for Leadership Studies is a preeminent academic institution dedicated to research, education, training, and developing transformational leaders.

Our mission focuses on fostering strategic thinking to empower individuals to enhance their current and future realities. We believe meaningful change starts with shifting mindsets.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stafford, Virginia, and a subsidiary office in Accra, Ghana, the Institute is registered as a Professional Leadership Institute and Civil Society Organization in the United States and Ghana. We have consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2022.

The Institute specializes in building strategic thinking to reshape cognitive patterns and drive positive change worldwide. We offer customized programs to equip, develop, and train grassroots leaders and catalyze enduring institutional transformations.

Our world-class faculty provide one-on-one mentoring and collaborative peer learning. Flagship offerings include the annual Executive Strategic Leadership Master Class, convening top professionals to elevate leadership abilities.

We actively collaborate with academic institutions, alumni networks, NGOs, and local communities globally to share knowledge and accelerate impact. Our 2,000+ alumni network enables lifelong mentoring opportunities.

At the Jacobs-Abbey Institute, we believe inspired leadership exists to serve others. We develop competent, ethical leaders to create a better future for all.

Our Dedicated
Management Team

Prof. Dr. Samuel Jacobs-Abbey Executive Director
Naa Kordee Jacobs-Abbey Chief Operation Officer
Emmanuel Osei (Mennel) Strategic Advisor on European Affairs
Maxwell K. Donkor Chief Technical Officer
Juliana Ama Kplorfia Country Director - Jagils, Ghana
Ama Bortsie Dean, Student Affairs
Caroline Jelagat Saina Ingati Senior Vice President, Student Affairs
Abraham Acquaye Administrative Support Specialist
Janet Ohemeng Siaw Volunteer Coordinator
Mavis Agbenyo Administrative Coordinator - Jagils Ghana Office
Uduak C Ananaba Strategic Advisor on African Union