About Us

Heather completed her PhD at MIT in Mechanical Engineering, where she co-founded MIT's D-Lab: Education class. She also teaches engineering at Ashesi University.

Quaye has a BA in Communications Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He is a passionate child, youth and women's development activist. He leads the team to design and implement training programmes for STEM teachers.

Margaret holds an MBA in Finance from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and a Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed. Social Sciences) from University of Cape Coast. In the past, Margaret has had extensive experience working on USAID projects, from January 2003 to February 2018.

Emelia holds an MBA in International Trade from the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. She has a vast experience in Business Development and Customer Relations. She is leading PEN's drive to build partnerships with education stakeholders and mobilise resources to scale up PEN's impact.

Fredrick manages PEN's logistics to ensure the smooth running of all operations. He is a Marine Science grad from University of Ghana.

Mawuena monitors and evaluates all projects and interventions at PEN. Mawuena holds a masters degree in Global Health from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden and a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from University of Ghana, Legon.

Daniel is a documentary film producer and travel photographer with over a decade of experience producing impact stories across 7 African countries. Trained as a TV producer at The National Film and Television Institute in Ghana. He is developing audiovisual elements to project PENs mission.

Divine is a passionate communications professional. He is currently pursuing a BA in Communications Studies at the Ghana Institute of Journalism and holds a Higher National Diploma in Media and Communications Studies from Tamale Technical University. He joins PEN as a Communications and Marketing Officer to help promote STEM education in West Africa.

Saviour leads PEN Facilitator Trainings and Hands-on STEM Curriculum Development. He holds a degree in Agricultural Science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. He has extensive experience working in the educational sector, promoting practical STEM education and development-related initiatives.

Mohammed holds a MSc in Materials Science and Engineering and a BSc in Chemistry. He is a passionate STEM professional who is supporting PEN on the ground to implement hands-on STEM training for teachers in Montserrado County in Liberia.

Christiana is a National Service Personnel who joined PEN as an IT Support Assistant. She holds a Diploma in Information Technology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the same university.

Issifu is a Computer Engineering graduate from Ashesi University. With his experience with Mathematics both as a teacher and a student, he is leading a team to develop and test content for PEN's math manual.

Evans is a graduate of KNUST with a BSc. in Materials. Engineering. His primary goal at PEN is to work on the PEN'S hands-on Mathematics and Science teacher resource manual, in accordance with to the GES school curriculum.

Rosemary had her diploma at Jackson Collage of Education where she studied General education. She is currently interning with PEN as an assistant content developer to analyse and resolve problems as

well as to build a profession that will offer endless opportunities to others.

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Benjamin is recent graduate of Ashesi University with a BSc.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He is currently working with PEN to develop the Math content of PEN's STEM curriculum.

Jadis is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. She has demonstrated interest in working with young people and is currently working with students to test and develop PEN's math content curriculum.

Desmond is a motivated and outgoing student at Ashesi University pursuing a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering. He joins PEN to help promote hands-on STEM education in Africa by developing level-specific content for schools.

Godfred is a Management Information Systems student at Ashesi University. He joins PEN as a content developer intern with the intention of making an impact on students. He is motivated by a desire to learn more about technology and use it to help people.
 

Dr Adomdza is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ashesi University and has spearheaded a design thinking movement in Ghana. He leads PEN in testing business models and developing organizational growth strategies.

Heather completed her PhD at MIT in Mechanical Engineering, where she co-founded MIT's D-Lab: Education class. She also teaches engineering at Ashesi University.

Saddik is the Chair of Curriculum for GAST, and he was previously awarded Best Science Teacher in Greater Accra Region. He brings a wealth of teacher training experience.