Board of Directors
Akua Nyame-Mensah
PAST CHAIR OF THE BOARD
As a former startup executive, she launched an online platform (Lamudi Ghana) for the first African-based technology unicorn Jumia Group. Currently based in Accra, Ghana, Akua has lived and worked in the U.S., Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa and has traveled to over 30 countries across the world.
Akua has a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a leadership-focused MBA from the Africa Leadership University School of Business.
Outside of her coaching and speaking work she is a regular mentor and judge for various entrepreneurship-focused organizations, incubators, and competitions, including Stanford Seed, Founder Institute, Seedstars, African Business Heroes, FemGems, The Coaching Fellowship, and is a gold-tier #IamRemarkable Facilitator.
She was born on a Wednesday.
Current Openings
Are you passionate about rebuilding the education system for an entire country? Are you looking for more adventure in your life? Girl Child Art Foundation is fast growing and we are looking for creative and dedicated people to join our family.
Volunteers needed
Department: All departments
Location: Nigeria
Interested in volunteering? Please download our volunteer application fill it out and return it to info@girlchildart.org.
Our Trustees & Advisory Board is made up of professionals, philanthropists, and business executives who actively work to empower girls from around the world.
Advisory Board Members
Mrs. Victoria Onyejike, Nigeria | Sonia Manhedran, Malaysia | Janet Feldman, USA | Gerard Choiun, USA | Mrs. Chinwe Anowai, Nigeria | Mr. Ndubisi Ejiofor, Nigeria | Mrs. Olarelu. F., Nigeria | Dr. Abu Edet, Nigeria
Looking to bring your skills and experience to our Board of Directors or Advisory Board?
We’d love to hear from you!