Our dedicated board and staff members are the driving force behind Equitable Farming Inc. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of fundraising, advocacy, policy action, and sustainable agriculture. Together, they work tirelessly to support West African cocoa farmers and create positive change in the cocoa industry. Meet the passionate individuals who make our mission a reality.
Clarissa is in the Class of 2025 at The Branson School in Ross, CA. She began her journey of advocacy for child laborers in the West African cocoa industry after learning about the exploitation rife within the process from bean to bar that conglomerate companies perpetuate.
During her high school career, she has researched this topic thoroughly (for over one year) and wrote this Historical Research Paper, fundraised at her school and SF events such as the Bay Area Chuseok Festival, and presented this issue to the SF Human Rights Commission and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s office. Outside of this non-profit, she enjoys studying neuroscience and philosophy, exercising, and playing many different sports.
Anthony Cheng is Managing Partner at Anchorvest RE LLC, an alternative asset management firm providing wealth growth and preservation strategies where he focuses on real estate opportunities and advisory services for early to mid-stage ventures. He has over 25 years of operating business experience including founding and taking public an Internet company during the first dot com boom with News Corporation as lead investor, founding and operating a real estate development firm specializing in multifamily housing, and overseeing his family’s business which is a Latin America-focused tour and travel wholesaler that has been in business for over 50 years. He is a former McKinsey & Company consultant where he focused on supply chain management and financial institutions.
During his tenure at GoLatin Travel, Anthony’s family venture, he spent significant time in South America over a 15 year period witnessing firsthand the injustices of cacao trade as well as the negative impact of farming without sustainable practices on the environment leading to imbalances in the fragile ecosystems of our world. He is committed to advancing causes that help rectify such travesties and promote equity as well as conservation.
Kwadwo Amoako is a results-driven marketing coordinator and IT consultant with a passion for creating impactful solutions. A native of Ghana, Kojo combines his extensive experience in IT consultation, marketing, and sales with his proficiency in Python, WordPress, AWS, SEO, and email marketing to empower businesses and communities. His dedication to staying ahead of technology trends helps him offer innovative, practical solutions that meet the unique needs of his clients.
Kojo is deeply committed to making a difference in his homeland. Through his non-profit work, he leverages his skills to support cocoa farmers and their families in Ghana and West Africa, helping them develop sustainable solutions that improve their livelihoods and communities. With a goal-oriented mindset and a passion for progress, Kojo is dedicated to using his expertise to drive meaningful change.
