The people behind the foundation.

Founder & President

Emmeline Adu-Beng

BS Chemical & Materials Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona · MBA & MS Strategic Management, Indiana University

Emmeline Adu-Beng is the founder and president of the Elizabeth Yaa Mansa Foundation. Raised in Ghana, she relocated to the United States in her youth and continued her education there. Having experienced several personal and societal barriers, she held fast to the love of learning cultivated in her childhood in Ghana and went on to become a professional in the aerospace industry.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and two master's degrees in business administration and strategic management from Indiana University. She has years of experience across engineering disciplines such as materials and project engineering, as well as business development and strategy.

She has a passion for career development and mentorship, having driven and supported numerous career development initiatives within her company, and is a committed mentor of early-career engineering professionals. Inspired by the memory of her grandmother, Elizabeth Yaa Mansa, Emmeline created this foundation to increase opportunities for students in underserved communities in Ghana to fully realise their potential and make their impact in the industries helping the nation grow.

Managing Director

Derrick Adu Asante

BFA, Broadcast Journalism · NAFTI (now UniMAC-IFT)

Derrick Adu Asante is the Managing Director of EYMF and a graduate of the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), now UniMAC-IFT, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts with a specialisation in Broadcast Journalism.

Driven by a passion for social and economic transformation, he is committed to empowering Ghana's youth in tertiary institutions to become leaders, innovators and change-makers shaping a brighter future for the nation.

Secretary & Public Relations

Paul Atsu Dushie

BA, Broadcast Journalism · NAFTI (now UniMAC-IFT)

Paul Atsu Dushie is a young media practitioner with knowledge in radio and television production. Having worked in the media space as a news writer and in other media roles over the years, he is passionate about advocating for change and helping young people reach their full potential through various support systems.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), now UniMAC-IFT. Paul believes in a society where every individual is given an equal playing field to realise their dreams and aspirations. His work leverages the power of media to go beyond informing: to uplift, empower and spark transformation.