Nana Yaw Ohemeng-Tinyase, BSc.Accounting
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Nana Yaw Ohemeng-Tinyase is the Co-Founder of the Awotwe Sickle cell Foundation. He is a man of God. He creates a clear vision that is shared with others to provide unity within the foundation. Nana Yaw identifies opportunities or patients that the foundations may need to assist as well as very actively developing plans, determining specifications, and bringing that plan into action.
Nana Yaw received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2016.
Sophia Amenyo, RHIT
Sophia Amenyo is a HIM Professional, expertise in Risk Adjustment. Sophia found an interest in this foundation because of the silence on and the stigma attached to sickle cell disease. As the consultant of the foundation, she provides expert advice on how the Awotwe Sickle Cell foundation should be run and also find ways to obtain resources for the foundation. Sophia assists the foundation with certain areas of the inclusiveness work. She acts as an educator, a catalyst for deeper change, a resource, and a facilitator to the foundation. Mrs. Amenyo is a strong advocate for nonprofit foundations and very knowledgeable when it comes to setting it up as well as management.
Her favorite thing to do is spending quality time with my family and finding new ways to give back to back to the world or the less fortunate . Awotwe foundation is a start of my journey where I can fulfill my purpose on earth. She is a wife and a mother.
Comfort Akuamoah, BSN, RN
Comfort Akuamoah, graduated from Chamberlain University with her BSN in 2022 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing informatics. Comfort works on a stroke observation and education unit, where she applies her expertise as a NIHHS-certified nurse. Her clinical experience includes roles as a medical-surgical nurse, home health pediatric nurse, preceptor, and relief charge nurse. After training under DECA, she received certification in marketing, business management, promotion/sales, finance, and public relations in 2016 at Riverdale High School.
As a nurse, she promotes sickle cell awareness by educating patients, families, and the community about the disease, its symptoms, and management strategies during clinical interactions and outreach events. She collaborates with healthcare providers and advocacy groups, such as the Awotwe Sickle Cell Foundation, to organize screenings, educational workshops, and support programs. By leveraging her expertise in nursing informatics, she contributes to digital awareness campaigns, ensuring accurate and accessible information reaches diverse populations. Engaging in policy advocacy, she supports initiatives that improve healthcare access and funding for sickle cell research and treatment. Lastly, by serving as a mentor and educator, she empowers future nurses and healthcare professionals to prioritize sickle cell disease education and exposure in their practice.
Rosemary Addae. RN
Rosemary has a diploma in nursing from the Komfo Anokye Nursing Training College in Kumasi in 2008 and a degree in nursing in 2016 from Christa Service University College. Rosemary is also a Sickle Cell Warrior.
Rosemary promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors I. Relation to sickle cell. She collects and analyzes data to identify community needs before planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage sickle cell healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. She also serves as a resource to assist sickle cell individuals, other professionals, and the community.
Williams Agyemang-Duah, PhD
Dr Williams Agyemang-Duah (PhD) holds a PhD in Geography (specialization in Health Geography) and was serving as an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) at Queen’s University, where he taught Foundations of Global Health. He received the Principal’s International Doctoral Award (PIDA) for academic excellence from Queen’s University in Canada, held from September 2020 to May 2024. His research interest covers Global Health, Public Health & Environment, Health Services Research, Caregiving, Population Ageing, Social Determinants of Health, and Health Equity. As an emerging researcher, he has published over 100 scientific papers in global health, achieving over 5,600 citations and an h-index of 29 based on Google Scholar estimates. His works have been featured in Q1 journals, including The Lancet, BMC Geriatrics, The Lancet Public Health, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, BMC Public Health, BMC Health Services Research, and The Lancet Neurology. Based on Scopus impact analysis, his publications have received a field-weighted citation impact (FWCI) of 8.89, indicating that his research output is 789% more cited than expected based on the global average. In addition to his publications, he has been serving as a regular peer reviewer for over 40journals, including BMJ Public Health, American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, BMC Public Health, BMC Geriatrics, Canadian Journal of Development Studies, Psychiatry Research and Journal of Psychosomatic Research. He is currently a senior research collaborator of the Global Burden of Disease Collaborator Network at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, USA. His research has contributed positively to global health frameworks, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Amos Amponsah Osei
Amos Osei is a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with a strong interest in technology and problem-solving. Currently, Amos is pursuing a Computer Science degree at Clayton State University, where he is expanding his knowledge in programming, cybersecurity, and system administration. His passion lies in learning new technologies, improving efficiency, and exploring innovative solutions in both healthcare and tech-related fields. Amos is always eager to grow, take on new challenges, and apply my skills to make a meaningful impact in my profession.