Community Service & Advocacy
People. Communities. Safer and Brighter Futures.
I have worked with community leaders, policymakers, state representatives, students, educators, nonprofit organizations, and local advocates to support safer communities, equitable education, student well-being, and youth leadership in Ghana and the United States.
Community Engagement
Working with people to create meaningful change.
Advocacy & Policy
Promoting safer, more inclusive communities.
Education & Youth Development
Expanding access to quality learning opportunities.
Collaboration
Building partnerships for lasting impact.
Speaking at a press conference to address the media and the Eugene community, while advocating for students through the Safe Streets Eugene campaign.
Community Advocacy
Road Safety Advocacy
Lead Advocate and University of Oregon Student Government Representative
Eugene, Oregon
I represented the University of Oregon student government in meetings, community events, and press conferences advocating for safer streets in Eugene. Working with the Mayor of Eugene, city leaders, Oregon policymakers, state representatives, students, and community advocates, I helped advance pedestrian, bicycle, and road-safety awareness. Our collective advocacy contributed to the Patterson Street Safety Pilot and redesign, improving safety for people walking, biking, using transit, and driving.
With Mayor Kaarin Knudson, Mayor of Eugene, Oregon, during the Safe Transportation for All community press conference on transportation safety and safer streets.
Education Outreach
Rural STEAM Education Outreach
Krutiase, Ghana | In Collaboration with Young at Heart Ghana
I work with teachers, community elders, learners, and Young at Heart Ghana to support rural education through artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, STEAM education, and African Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Through this work, I have organized teacher professional-development workshops and training sessions that help educators use culturally relevant, technology-enhanced learning approaches in their classrooms.
Teachers collaborate in co-design activities, combining African storytelling, local knowledge, and emerging technologies to make STEAM learning more engaging and meaningful for students. I also helped launch and test the Ananse the Teacher AR–AI Platform, an immersive-media learning platform designed to support rural STEAM education in Ghana. The platform connects African folklore and Indigenous Knowledge Systems with AI, AR, and interactive learning experiences for students and teachers. Teachers’ feedback from the co-design process guides the platform’s continued development so that it remains culturally grounded and responsive to rural learning needs.
Teacher Professional Development Workshop — introducing immersive media technologies to teachers in Krutiase to support teaching and learning.
Community Learning in Krutiase, Ghana · Using African Folklore and Local Tools to Teach STEAM Concepts in Rural Ghana.
Student Support
Student Fundraising and Basic Needs Advocacy
University of Oregon
As Secretary in the Advocacy Department within the University of Oregon student government, I championed and led fundraising efforts to support University of Oregon students, especially international students and students experiencing financial hardship. I worked with student leaders and campus partners to raise awareness and mobilize support for students facing food, housing, financial, technology, textbook, and other basic-needs challenges. The University of Oregon Basic Needs Program connects students with these types of essential resources.
Academic Engagement
Academic Programs and Panel Discussions
I co-led academic programs, lecture series, and panel discussions at the University of Oregon. With a dedicated team, I coordinated speakers, supported event logistics, and created opportunities for students, faculty, and community members to learn and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Lecture Series with Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, was one of the distinguished speakers in our lecture series. She has served as Vice-Chancellor since 2021 and is the first woman to hold the position at the University of Ghana.
Presenting a citation to Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, on behalf of Ghanaian students at the University of Oregon.
Second Edition with Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann
Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann was a featured speaker in the second edition of our lecture series. I co-organized the panel discussion with a dedicated team to create an engaging space for students, faculty, and community members. Professor Kaufmann is the Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences, an Associate Professor, and the Founding Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana, and a leading advocate for STEM education in Ghana.
Co-organizing the second edition of our lecture series and panel discussion featuring Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann.
Let’s Build Together
Let’s Build Safer, Stronger Communities Together.
I am always open to collaboration, partnerships, and community initiatives that create real opportunities and lasting impact.