Brady Blackburn, Chairman of the Board
Brady Blackburn’s life was changed by a study abroad in Ghana in 2012. The culture got into his blood and he happily returned five more times after that, once for seven months during the initial construction of Kasadwini Atenaeɛ, the language arts center in the rural village of Asisiriwa. He has also worked there as a program leader for a study abroad organization, helping introduce American high school students to Ghanaian culture. He earned his Master of Arts in African Verbal and Visual Arts at the University of Bayreuth in Germany in 2019, and works as a research associate with the project Recalibrating Afrikanistik. He also teaches at the University of Bayreuth and is continuing his study of languages, including Akan Twi, Norwegian, and German.
His focus in on the representation of minority languages and their development through creative writing.
William Fulton, Treasurer
Will 
has been friends with our co-founders Brady and Kaitlyn since their undergrad days at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Will now lives in Lafayette, Colorado with his wife Kelseigh. He has been a long time supporter of Untold and was an obvious choice when we needed to find a new treasurer. Will brings a Master of Science and Mathematics degree, 12 years of experience in education, and a love for languages, math, and organizing to his new role.
Jason Medina, Secretary
Jason Medina was introduced to Untold International through his daughter and co-founder Kaitlyn, and immediately became involved. Over the years of its development, he has been a strong voice of support and guidance, volunteering countless hours of his time and managerial expertise to realize the goal of bringing literacy education and resources to people on the other side of the globe. Service is not new to Jason, however, as he has previously served on the board of the Loveland Youth Gardeners and volunteered for years when not working as a mechanical engineer and project champion.
Jason lives in Colorado with his wife Robin and their two dogs Poco and Loki.
Anne Thingelstad Blackburn, Director of Development
Anne Thingelstad Blackburn joined the Untold International board of directors in 2021 as the Director of Development. Her unwavering support of Untold International since its inception has led to donations of books, school supplies, clothing, and more to the community of Asisiriwa. Anne’s background as a writer, educator, and administrator, as well as a staunch advocate for literacy and literature, makes her a perfect addition to our board.
Anne lives in Colorado with her dog Kaya.
Kenzie Keck, Director of Communications
A Colorado native, Kenzie moved to 
Edmond, Oklahoma in 2006, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Child Development from Oklahoma Christian University. She is a teacher in a childcare nursery and full-time mom to Scott and twins Rhett and Anna, and brings bother her expertise in early childhood development and her passion for the mission to Untold. Kenzie is excited about improving communication between the organization and supporters on all levels – from email newsletters to social media and fundraising.
Kenzie lives in Oklahoma with her husband Garrett, her kids, and their dog, Bella.
Clement Quist Nsabaah, Secretary of Untold Ghana
When he was first introduced to Untold International, Quist was working at the Asisiriwa Junior High School as a computer technology teacher. He immediately supported the project to build a literacy center in the village and has since worked tirelessly to make that goal a reality. He volunteers as a liaison to the community on behalf of Untold International and manages the finances on the ground in Ghana. He is an indispensable part of the Untold International board and team, and we are extremely grateful for him, his work, and his continued support. Quist currently teaches at a nearby school in Feyiase.
Brakwasi Owusu, Director of Operations, Asisiriwa
Brakwasi was born and raised in Asisiriwa, where he still lives with his wife and 6 children. He is a farmer and grows plantains, cocoyam, cassava, maize, and chili peppers on his family farm. Brakwasi is extremely active in his community, serving on the PTA and as the Committee Chairman of Asisiriwa. When he was asked to join the board of Untold International, he agreed because there was no one around to take up the mantle. He also was aware of the amount of help Untold was giving to the community and he didn’t want it to seem like the town was ungrateful and not taking interest in the project. He would like the whole community to get involved in the development that Untold is bringing to Asisiriwa—he sees it as a point of unifying the village and the communities around it.
Our Staff
Mary Akayini
Mary recently earned her diploma in basic education and works as the head teacher at Kasadwini Atenaeɛ, where she teaches extracurricular literacy and public speaking courses in both English and Twi. She also began offering a class on reproductive health and menstruation for both boys and girls in Asisiriwa and nearby towns in 2021, with help from Dialogue Genitalia GH. In addition to her diploma, Mary has also been trained as a librarian through the Osu Children’s Library Fund in Accra. She is a bright, kindhearted person, and we are proud to have her on our team.
Read an interview with Mary here.
Benedict Adjel Sarfo
Benedict is a certified teacher with a love for problem solving. He is bringing big goals to increase attendance, organization, and creating a welcoming environment to his new role. He has already added new adult sized chairs and tables to the language arts center to make the space more inviting and comfortable for adults. Benedict believes that Untold International is making a crucial impact for African children and is excited to join the organization.
