ACA Mission Statement and Staff
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American Connections to Africa, Inc. (ACA) is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to promote goodwill and understanding between the peoples of America and Africa. ACA organizes American donations of books, computers, and medical supplies to African village schools. Through ACA, students, teachers, and professionals experience Africa while contributing to its sustainable development.
Staff |
| Arnold Gray, phd- executive director |
| Allison Coyne-Peterson, Director ACA Alli is currently donating her time and expertise in the field of business administration for ACA. She is managing our day to day operations and is looking forward to returning to Zimbabwe to assist in setting up our first lab there. |
| Marla Chassels, Cherry Hill, NJ. ACA's
first longterm volunteer, Marla now sits on the ACA board of directors. Marla is a
Geographic Information System specialist for the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection. |