As Director and President of the Board of The Christian Action, Tata K. Kouassi provides overall governance leadership, strategic direction, and spiritual oversight to ensure the organization faithfully fulfills its mission. This role carries the highest level of board responsibility, guiding the Board of Directors in stewardship, accountability, and Christ-centered service.

Responsibilities as President of the Board

  • Serve as the chief governance officer of the Board of Directors.

  • Preside over all Board meetings, ensuring effective leadership, orderly proceedings, and informed decision-making.

  • Set board agendas in collaboration with executive leadership and ensure timely communication with board members.

  • Provide strategic guidance and oversight to support the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.

  • Ensure the Board fulfills its fiduciary duties, including oversight of finances, policies, and organizational compliance.

  • Lead board evaluations and promote accountability, transparency, and good governance practices.

  • Serve as a key representative of The Christian Action to partners, donors, and external stakeholders when appropriate.

Responsibilities as Director

  • Participate fully in governance, policy development, and strategic planning as a member of the Board of Directors.

  • Uphold and advance the mission, vision, and faith-based values of The Christian Action.

  • Exercise fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience in the best interest of the organization.

  • Provide oversight to ensure programs and operations are conducted ethically and effectively.

  • Support the evaluation and sustainability of organizational initiatives.

Leadership and Ethical Commitment

  • Lead with integrity, wisdom, humility, and accountability.

  • Foster unity, collaboration, and mutual respect among board members and organizational leadership.

  • Uphold confidentiality and high ethical standards in all governance matters.

Spiritual and Mission Alignment

  • Provide spiritual leadership by encouraging prayer, faithfulness, and service rooted in Christian values.

  • Ensure that the organization’s work reflects Christ’s love through compassionate and impactful action.

Term & Accountability

  • Serves in accordance with the bylaws of The Christian Action.

  • Accountable to the Board of Directors and the organization’s governing structure.

  • Subject to periodic review consistent with nonprofit governance best practices.