Our Mission

Ernest K. Norming

Founder & Chief Operating Officer

As the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Azanaya Oasis Living, I am passionate about creating opportunities that empower individuals to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Our organization was established on the belief that compassionate care extends beyond the home—it reaches into our communities through meaningful service, advocacy, and outreach.

As a former federal employee with extensive leadership experience supporting critical government organizations, I have built my career on integrity, accountability, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. My professional journey, combined with my experience as a Disability Support Worker with JewishCare in Sydney, Australia, has given me a deep appreciation for person-centered care and the importance of helping people maintain their independence while receiving the support they deserve.

Beyond my professional career, I have dedicated many years to humanitarian and faith-based outreach initiatives in Ghana through organizations including Champions Outreach, Kids Rescue Mission, True Worshippers Prophetic Dance Ministries, and Empowered Women in Motion. These experiences have included youth mentorship, prison visitation, community engagement, and support programs for vulnerable individuals and families.

One of my greatest passions is developing outreach programs and community campaigns that support veterans as they transition into civilian life with dignity, purpose, and renewed hope. Through strategic partnerships, mentorship, wellness initiatives, housing support, and community engagement, I believe every veteran deserves access to the resources and encouragement needed to rebuild, thrive, and successfully reintegrate into society.

At Azanaya Oasis Living, we are committed to providing exceptional care while building stronger communities where Compassion, Dignity, and Independence remain at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a lasting impact—one person, one family, and one community at a time.

Ernest K. Norming, MSc, PGDip, BSc
Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Former Federal Employee | Community Advocate | Cybersecurity Governance Professional | Disability Support & Veteran Outreach Champion.

Gloria Norming

Co-Founder | Business Manager

As a proud United States Army veteran, I have dedicated my career to serving others with integrity, compassion, and excellence. My military experience strengthened my leadership, discipline, and commitment to accountability—qualities that continue to shape the way I care for individuals and families every day.

With a strong background in supply chain management, housing administration, healthcare coordination, and client advocacy, I understand that exceptional care goes beyond meeting daily needs—it is about preserving dignity, promoting independence, and building meaningful relationships. Throughout my career, I have led teams, managed complex operations, coordinated care for vulnerable individuals, and maintained the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and service excellence.

At Azanaya Oasis Living, our mission reflects the values I have embraced both in military service and throughout my professional career: Compassion, Dignity, and Independence. Every individual deserves to be treated with respect, kindness, and genuine care. My goal is to help create a safe, welcoming environment where every resident feels valued, supported, and empowered to live with confidence, purpose, and hope.

As Co-Founder and Business Manager, I am committed to ensuring that every aspect of our organization reflects excellence, integrity, and a genuine passion for serving others. Together with our dedicated team, we strive to build lasting relationships with our residents and their families while delivering care that makes a meaningful difference in their lives.

Serving others has always been my calling, and it is an honor to continue that mission through Azanaya Oasis Living.

Gloria Norming, M.S., B.S.
Co-Founder & Business Manager
United States Army Veteran | Healthcare & Operations Leader | Client Care Advocate | Supply Chain & Housing Administration.

Bismark Nyarko

Programs Administrator

Bismark Nyarko is a data scientist and statistical researcher who bridges the gap between actuarial foundations and advanced computational modeling. Dedicated to solving complex analytical problems, his work focuses on leveraging sophisticated machine learning techniques to uncover actionable insights within large-scale datasets, particularly in the realms of economics, health, and real estate.

He is developing advanced predictive methodologies with a primary focus on his project, Deep Neural Network-Gaussian Process for Housing Price Analysis. This research models housing market dynamics across diverse Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs), integrating neural networks with Gaussian processes to advance spatial and econometric forecasting.
Beyond his technical and academic pursuits, Bismark is deeply committed to community engagement and social impact. Aligning directly with the organization’s core mission, he actively drives outreach initiatives designed to support and uplift local and international communities.

His dedicated volunteer work includes hands-on advocacy and support for the Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Rescue Mission in El Paso, as well as the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra, Ghana.

Rita Ampiah

Member/Partner

Rita Ampiah is a psychoeducational consultant and educator dedicated to helping learners, parents, and teachers thrive. Her guiding principle: "Listen without judgement, Act with Love."

She holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology - University of Ghana Master’s Degree in Administration in Higher Education - University of Cape Coast

She is also the Founder of Kids Rescue Mission Ghana, an organization that supports needy learners and deprived schools across Ghana with educational resources, interventions, and advocacy, identifications and solutions for learning difficulties and intervention for depressed and anxious learners as well as supporting vulnerable learners and under resourced schools in Ghana.

Vincent Anowie

Founder & President True Worshippers Prophetic Dance Ministries (TWPDM)

A Ghana-based faith-driven nonprofit committed to worship, humanitarian service, youth empowerment, and community transformation. Guided by the vision, "We Are Made to Worship and Serve Humanity," he believes that genuine faith is demonstrated through compassion, service, and restoring hope to vulnerable individuals and communities.

A certified professional in NGO Project and Operations Management, Vincent combines expertise in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, humanitarian outreach, and organizational development with a background in information technology and the financial services industry. Since establishing TWPDM in 2013, he has led impactful initiatives including medical outreaches, prison ministry, youth mentoring, vocational skills development, school career guidance, disability support programs, and community development projects across Ghana.

As a valued ministry partner of Azanaya Oasis Living, Vincent shares our commitment to serving people with compassion, dignity, and purpose. His unwavering dedication to empowering vulnerable populations, strengthening families, and inspiring the next generation reflects the shared values that unite our organizations in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Vincent Anowie, HND, PDCP
Founder & President
True Worshippers Prophetic Dance Ministries (TWPDM)

Jesse Musah

Founder, Harlem Ghana Foundation
Community Partner

Jesse Musah is the founder of the Harlem Ghana Foundation, a community-focused organization working with underserved populations in Ghana to expand access to opportunities, support community-led development, and strengthen the capacity of young people and local communities. Through the foundation, he is committed to creating practical and sustainable initiatives that improve lives and promote social and economic development.

Jesse is currently a Ph.D. student in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, where he also serves as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Health Policy Lab. He is the student representative on the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. Committee, contributing to discussions and decisions that support doctoral students’ academic experiences and professional development.

He holds a Bachelor of Public Health from the University of Health and Allied Sciences and a master’s degree in Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. His work spans public health research, health policy, program evaluation, international development, and community-based programming. His research and professional activities are driven by a commitment to generating evidence and supporting policies and programs that positively influence individuals, communities, and health systems.
Jesse previously worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor on Global Affairs Canada-funded initiatives across Africa and South Asia. His work covered Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana in Africa, as well as Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal in South Asia.