Core Team

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 development activist. He oversees PEN's work in training STEM teachers in Ghana.

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.

Mawuena has over seven years experience as a public health professional, and leads the design and delivery of PEN's programmes. She holds a masters degree in Global Health from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, and a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Ghana, legon.

Raymond oversees PEN’s financial and administrative functions, ensuring efficiency and supporting the organization’s strategic growth. With experience managing multi-country operations, he strengthens PEN’s impact through informed financial decision-making and streamlined operations. He is passionate about building transparent, accountable systems that empower impact-driven teams to thrive. Raymond holds a BSc in Business Administration and has completed an MBA in Finance.

Daniel holds a BSc in Materials Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and he is passionate about making STEM education fun and accessible. His expertise in additive manufacturing, robotics, and electronics fuels affordable solutions that empower educators and students globally. He also creates educational games in his free time.

Isaac has extensive experience in teaching and curriculum design. He holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching, a Bachelor of Education in Psychology and Foundations of Education, and a Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education from the University of Cape Coast. He is dedicated to advancing hands-on STEM education across Ghana and beyond.

Fredrick manages PEN's logistics to ensure the smooth running of all operations. He holds a Master’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from the University of Ghana.

Joshua monitors and evaluates all projects and learning interventions at PEN. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics from the University of Cape Coast and has over eight years of experience designing MEL systems, analyzing data, and supporting evidence-based decision-making in education and development programs.

Keziah Eyram Clad is a graduate of the University of Ghana with a BSc. in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology and a passion for STEM education.

She has supported the curriculum and training unit to develop hands-on manuals and train teachers within PEN's teacher roadmap.

With the experience she has gathered, she joins PEN as the PEN GSTEP Project Coordinator, recruiting the best coaches and mentors and coordinating their activities to provide the needed support to all competing student teams. She hopes that PEN’s role in the 2025 GSTEP project will serve as a springboard to strengthen the impact of the challenge.