About Elizabeth

Elizabeth is an Aerospace Engineer and STEM Advocate dedicated to promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. She is pursuing a Doctoral degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Intelligent Structural Systems Laboratory, with a focus on Aerospace Materials and Structures.

Born and raised in Ghana, Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi,  where she graduated as one of the top students in her class. Driven by her passion for business and entrepreneurship, she earned a Business Certificate from Harvard Business School, specializing in Entrepreneurship and Launching Breakthrough Technologies through the Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program. She brings valuable professional experience as an Aviation Safety Officer and Aircraft Technician at PassionAir, Ghana, where she specialized in Safety Management Systems, Emergency Response Planning, and Internal Auditing for Airlines.

Committed to improving STEM education in Africa, Elizabeth strives to enhance access to innovative STEAM education and training by developing adaptable solutions that create lasting impact. She is an ambassador for the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation and Women In Engineering Ghana, and co-founder of GleeChild Initiative and Ed Emporia, an innovative EdTech startup.