The She Builds Conference 2026, organised by the Academic Woman Foundation, is a one-day, high-impact gathering of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Building on the success of its inaugural 2025 edition in Ghana, the conference continues its mission to redefine success by placing wellbeing, purpose, and sustainable impact at the centre of women’s leadership.
Purpose
She Builds aims to amplify women’s voices, foster meaningful connections, and create a supportive space for growth.
Conference Speakers
Dr Anatu K Mahama
Is the Founder and CEO of The Academic Woman, a global platform supporting women and girls from education to leadership. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and Senior Lecturer in Business Management at Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough (ARUP), where she teaches international business and researches inclusive organisations, global trade and women’s entrepreneurship, intellectual property and […]
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Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings
Is a Ghanaian medical doctor with 10 years of experience in general practice. She is a public servant and Member of Parliament for the Klottey-Korle Constituency, a position she has held since 2017. She is currently the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, following her nomination by President John Dramani Mahama and subsequent approval by […]
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Mrs Eno Ofori-Atta
Is a seasoned and results-driven executive leader with over two decades of progressive experience in banking, financial services, and corporate leadership. Skilled in steering organizations through strategic transformation, operational optimization, and sustainable growth, with specialist expertise in risk management, corporate governance, human resource management, credit administration, and both retail and corporate banking.Throughout her distinguished career, she has […]
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Professor Patience Aseweh Abor
Is a Professor at the University of Ghana Business School. She is currently the Deputy Rector at Mountcrest University College (on sabbatical leave). She holds a PhD in Management from the Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK and MTech in Environmental Health from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. She also holds MPhil […]
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Dedo Kofi
Is an entrepreneur, business leader, and convener of the TrueLife Experience, a platform dedicated to inspiring purposeful leadership and personal transformation. With nearly two decades of building and leading businesses, she believes sustainable success is not built on achievement alone, but on clarity, resilience, wellbeing, and the courage to lead from within.She is the Founder […]
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Dr. Naa Asheley Ashietey
Is a distinguished chiropractor, healthcare entrepreneur, and advocate for preventive, regenerative, and longevity-focused healthcare. She is the founder of Nova Wellness Centre and Nova Viva, pioneering healthcare and wellness platforms focused on helping individuals optimize their health, vitality, and quality of life. With a strong passion for innovation in healthcare, Dr. Ashietey is committed to advancing conversations around preventive medicine, […]
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Gifty Akorfa Quarshie
Is a certified yoga instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience and the founder of Korpha Studio, a premier aerial and mat yoga studio located in Cantonments, Accra, Ghana.She received her Yoga Teacher Certification from the Asheville Yoga Center, North Carolina, USA, and has dedicated her career to helping people build strength, improve mobility, […]
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Mr. Farihan Alhassan
Is an accomplished banking professional with over 20 years of experience across retail, commercial, and business banking. He most recently served as Executive for Business & Commercial Clients at Stanbic Bank Ghana, where he provided strategic leadership and drove business growth and performance. He began his career at Barclays Bank (now Absa), becoming the bank’s youngest […]
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Surv. Sardia Musah-Saaka
Is a seasoned valuation and estate surveying professional specialised in facilities and project management. She has over a decade in the built environment industry specialising in improving the public sector estate management systems. As an astute volunteer, she has served on various committees including the Environment, Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Committee of Ghana’s National Development […]
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Dr Karen Blay
Is Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Reader in Information Resilience and Digital Inclusion in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering at Loughborough University. She is a Chartered Construction Manager, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Institute of Healthcare Engineering and […]
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Sally Osei
Is a Performance Analysis professional and Team Member of the Academic Woman Foundation, supporting the planning, coordination and financial management of events and conferences. With a background in performance analysis and management, she brings a structured, analytical and results-driven approach to her work. She is passionate about empowering women, supporting personal and professional development, and […]
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Dr Abdul-Razak Alhassan
Is the Director of Postgraduate Studies and Associate Professor in Strategy and International Business at the Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. Prior to joining the University of Surrey, Razak was Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the MSc Management Suite Programme at the Birmingham City University and Programme Director for the MSc International Business, […]
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Dr. Solahudeen M. Tando
Is a development economist, public policy specialist, educator and researcher with expertise in governance, institutional reform, sustainable development, energy policy and development finance. He holds a PhD in Development Policy and Management from the University of Manchester and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and PRINCE2®️ Practitioner. His professional experience spans academia, […]
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Cynthia E. Ofori-Dwumfuo
Is Chief Marketing Communications & Customer Experience Officer, GCB Bank. Cynthia is a distinguished marketing communications, customer experience and corporate affairs leader with over 15 years of international and pan-African experience. She has built and repositioned leading brands across multiple industries, driving growth, customer engagement and reputation. Prior to joining GCB Bank, she served as […]
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Dr. Cynthia Laar
Is a Senior Research Scientist and Manager of the Water Resources Research Centre at the National Nuclear Research Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, where her work in isotope hydrology and environmental water science supports the sustainable management of Ghana’s water resources and wetland ecosystems. She has been involved in national stakeholder meetings on groundwater resources […]
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