About NCOGA YAY Council Leaders

ANNA AGBOTSE

Anna Agbotse is a Human Resource D&I focused professional at a healthcare system. She has a bachelor’s in public administration and public Affairs with a Minor in International Affairs.

She also received her master’s in public administration and
Nonprofit Affairs. Awards include Congressional and Senatorial recognition and the Rutgers Class of 1962 Presidential Public Service Award.

AKWASI “OWURA” OWUSU- ASUMENG

Akwasi “Owura” Owusu-Asumeng is an Environmental Engineer with a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering.

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BENNET BROWN

Bennet Brown is a Software Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University.

DERRICK DWAMENA

Derrick Dwamena is a PhD student at Temple University. He completed his Master’s degree at Duke University and is a MasterCard Scholar and recipient of a PhD Fellowship Award.

ELIZABETH AMEKE

Elizabeth Ameke is an Aerospace Engineer currently pursuing her Doctorate in Aeronautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her achievements are highlighted on her website, including numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the aerospace field. For a detailed list of milestones, visit
https://www.elizabethameke.com/milestones

GETRUDE ESHUN

Getrude Eshun is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

IMMANUELLA ANTWI

Immanuela Antwi is an International Innovation Analyst at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Studies from Franklin and Marshall College.

JOHN KYEREMEH

John Kyeremeh is an Administrative Lead at The Ohio State University with a Master’s degree in Health Administration.

KUUKUA ABRAHAM

Kuukua Abraham holds a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science and a Master of Science in Applied Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She was awarded the Graduate Assistantship at Minnesota State University.

MABEL ADU

Mabel Adu is an Analyst in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Vista Equity Partners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and has received the HLLC Academic Excellence and Scholarship Award, as well as membership in Pi Alpha Alpha.

MICHAEL ANSONG

Michael Ansong is an Audit and Assurance Associate at a global consulting firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

PEARL DODOO

Pearl works in the Department of Social Welfare in Justice Administration. She is the Founder of The SheCares Foundation LBG, a non-profit organization, and the CEO of Petals and Syrup.

Pearl holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Studies and Theatre Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Graphics and Web Design.

SHUMUEL OFOSU-KORANTENG

Shumuel Ofosu-Koranteng is a Physician Assistant with a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. He currently serves as the Director of Diversity for the American Academy of Physician Assistants for the 2023-2024 term.

TIZARD CARLTON

Tizard Carlton is a Flying Officer in the Ghana Air Force, stationed at the Air Force Base in Accra. He serves as an Avionics Engineer and holds multiple roles, including Engineering Wing Adjutant, MTO, and Safety and Technical Compliance Officer.

WENDY ASANTE

Wendy Asante is a recruiter at a global wealth management firm. She holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.