Peter Obour-Mensah
Walpole
Summary
US Army veteran with unwavering compassion for veterans and the underprivileged with proven experience in sustainable development, advocacy and commitment to Social Justice. Impactful and results-driven professional with extensive experience in program management and coordination. Known for delivering high-impact projects and fostering strong team collaborations. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments and consistently achieving targeted outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Celestial Solar International
Adenta, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
03.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership to guide organization’s direction and long-term goals.
- Oversee daily operations and ensure that programs, projects, and departments meet performance targets, maintain quality standards, promote innovation and adhere to budgets.
- Providing financial and fiscal oversight, including budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
- Provide team and human resource oversight including recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing team.
- Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and the community including government, community leaders and partner organizations.
- Develop and implement policies that align with the organization’s mission and values, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Program Coordinator (CATCH Program)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Brockton, MA, USA
02.2025 - Current
- Serves as co-coordinator of the CATCH program and fosters collaboration with the CATCH team members.
- Provide professional, clinical and administrative management of the CATCH program under the umbrella of Healthcare for Homeless Veterans and VA Social Work Services.
- Provide direct community-based clinical and case management throughout Greater Boston.
- Assists in planning, monitoring, operating, evaluating, coordinating and overseeing the VA Boston Healthcare System's CATCHs Program.
- Support ongoing replication and evaluation of the CATCH program and trauma-informed care across VA sites nationally in conjunction with the National Center on Homelessness among Veterans.
Outreach Social Worker (LICSW)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Brockton, MA, USA
08.2021 - 11.2025
- Received and completed Homeless Consults and National Homeless Hotline calls within national USA VA system.
- Partnered with VA support agencies to locate vulnerable and chronically homeless veterans and provided direct support and needed referrals.
- Worked Veterans and their support network to fortify their strengths and coping skills in dealing with housing related stressors.
- Researched community resources and collaborated with agencies to benefit veterans served.
Program Manager; Hamilton Street Group Living Environment (GLE)
Bay Cove Human Services
Boston, MA, USA
05.2005 - 08.2021
- Managed the staffing by hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating Housing Support staff.
- Scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings with providers, staff, residents, and family members in order to plan the care of residence and to resolve concerns, when any.
- Trained clients and staff to comply with agency, state and national policies and procedures in human service delivery.
- Assured program data collection and analysis for outcome and program evaluation.
Mental Health Specialist; 883rd Medical Detachment; Combat Stress Management Unit
United States Army
Boston, MA, USA
12.2005 - 03.2012
- Collected and recorded psycho-social and physical data.
- Assisted with care and treatment of service members with psychiatric, drug and alcohol problems.
- Deployed to Iraq in 2010 and provided counseling and training to US and allied forces in Iraq under Operation Iraq Freedom.
Program Manager, Ricerca e Cooperazione, Italian NGO
Ricerca e Cooperazione (ReC)
Ghana
06.1998 - 02.2002
- Over saw the implementation of ReC programs in Western Region, Afram Plains and Ashanti Region in Ghana.
- Coordinated training program for beneficiary communities including district Assembly and community members.
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW
Simmons University
Boston, MA05-2021
Master of Arts - Regional Economic and Social Development (MARESD)
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa06-1998
Skills
- Program management
- Office administration
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Process improvements
- Project management
- Staff development
Certification
Bachelor Of Science, Planning
Master of Science, Regional and Economic Planning
Master of Social Science (MSW)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Timeline
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Celestial Solar International
03.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator (CATCH Program)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2025 - Current
Outreach Social Worker (LICSW)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2021 - 11.2025
Mental Health Specialist; 883rd Medical Detachment; Combat Stress Management Unit
United States Army
12.2005 - 03.2012
Program Manager; Hamilton Street Group Living Environment (GLE)
Bay Cove Human Services
05.2005 - 08.2021
Program Manager, Ricerca e Cooperazione, Italian NGO
Ricerca e Cooperazione (ReC)
06.1998 - 02.2002
Master of Arts - Regional Economic and Social Development (MARESD)
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
University of Science and Technology
Master of Social Work - MSW
Simmons University
Awards and Certificates
- Recipient, Boston VA HCHV Employee of the Year Award, November, 202
- Recipient, Eight times, VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans Above and Beyond Award recipient.
- Recipient, Simmons University Achievement in Political Action and Social Justice Award, April 2021
- Recipient, CBFS Best Direct Care Staff Award, Bay Cove Human Service. January 2015
- Recipient, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM)
- Recipient, Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM)
- Warrior Leadership, U.S Army Non-Commission Officer Academy, Fort Dix NJ, 2007
- Mental Health Specialist, U S Army Medical Centre and School. Fort Sam Houston, TX, 2006