Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu recounts his journey from remote villages in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Kenya to the United States. “I realized early on that health and human services were not only about treating individuals, but they were also about building systems that last, strengthening communities to care for themselves long after we leave,” he states. This vision inspired the founding of Mawuko Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing gaps in healthcare, disability support, and community development internationally.
Isaac Mawuko Adusu to assistant vice president, Adult Services, Seven Hills Foundation, Lincoln, R.I., from area director, Adult Services.
The founder of Mawuko Outreach, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable populations through education, community engagement, and access to essential services, has been honoured with "The Outstanding Leadership in Human Services Award" at the Annual Conference of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS).
Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu, founder and executive director of Mawuko Outreach, a Ghanaian nonprofit organization, has been awarded the Outstanding Leadership in Human Services Award at the Annual Conference of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) held in North Carolina, USA, from November 7 to 9, 2025. This award is open to students, educators, and professionals within the human services field, acknowledging the varied contributions across different stages of career and education across the United States and beyond.
The field of human services thrives on the vision, dedication, and compassion of its leaders. On November, 8 ,2025, Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu, Assistant Vice President at Seven Hills Foundation, Rhode Island, was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership in Human Services Award by the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) at its annual conference in North Carolina. This prestigious honor celebrates Dr. Adusu’s profound contributions to the advancement of services for vulnerable populations, including adults on the autism spectrum.
In a significant stride toward enhancing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu, author of the article “Using Physical Management in Safety Care: The Struggles of Group Home Direct Support Staff,” published in this edition of the Autism Spectrum News, has been recently named Assistant Vice President of Adult Services at Seven Hills Foundation. This prominent nonprofit health and human services organization is renowned for its dedication to supporting individuals facing significant life challenges across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu has been named as Assistant Vice President of Adult Services at Seven Hills Foundation, a prominent nonprofit health and human services organization in the United States dedicated to supporting individuals with significant life challenges. In this senior leadership role, Dr. Adusu will oversee the strategic direction, operational management, and quality assurance of all adult service programs the organization operates in the state of Rhode Island, ensuring they remain high-quality, compliant, and fiscally responsible while aligning with the Foundation’s mission and values.
Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu is a dedicated leader and advocate whose journey from Ghana to the United States is marked by a profound commitment to improving the lives of individuals facing significant life challenges. He began his impactful career by founding Mawuko Outreach in Ghana, an organization focused on enhancing the well-being of vulnerable communities through education, health initiatives, and social support.
In a significant stride towards inclusivity and improved health outcomes, Ghana is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance healthcare services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This initiative aims to address the longstanding disparities in health access and quality faced by this vulnerable population, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.