Individual Bios

Humphrey Mensah, Vice President, Finance and Accounting

Humphrey Mensah has been with Calvert Foundation since 2005. He is responsible for financial statement preparation, system development, accounting and general operational controls. Prior to joining Calvert Foundation, Humphrey spent eight years working as a financial accountant with organizations such as Aetna, KPMG, Wynnwood Hospitality; and four years working as a financial analyst/modeler at Washington Gas Light Company and AES Corporation. Humphrey earned his MBA from Georgetown University in 2002 and has a BS in Accounting from the University of Texas. An avid soccer player, Humphrey coaches soccer for a youth league in his spare time. Humphrey lives in Virginia with his wife Christine and two children.

What are you most proud of professionally?

I am proud of the work we’re doing at Calvert Foundation – using market-driven methods hitherto reserved for public enterprises to help in changing communities.

What is something you would like to see happen in the next 10 years?

I would like to see technology (solar, medical, etc) be more fully utilized to improve life in poor communities and less developed countries.

What quality is most important to you in a friend?

Loyalty. It’s always reassuring to know that I can count on a friend who will not waver during difficult times - that person earns my trust.

If you had to start all over again and choose a different career path, what would it be?

Medicine – since it would afford me the opportunity to bring relief and joy to people who are hurting.