EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our leadership team comprises dedicated individuals from diverse professional backgrounds who are committed to promoting Nzema culture, unity, and development within the diaspora and beyond. The Nzema Association in the Diaspora (NAD) values the experience and expertise of our executives who work tirelessly to serve our community. Meet our key executives below:
- Current President of the Nzema Association in the Diaspora, Inc. Regional Manager of Procurement for Heraeus, a German company. BS degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Ghana. MBA from High Point University, North Carolina, USA. Enjoys reading and attends church services with his family
- Daughter of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and Madam Fathia Halim Rizk. Fluent in Arabic, Italian, and English.
- Former Chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Founder and President of the Kwame Nkrumah Pan African Centre.
- Passionate about Pan-Africanism and African unity. Educated in Ghana, Egypt, and the UK; lived abroad for many years.
- Over 55 years of experience in community-based education and social services.
- MBA and BA in Business Administration and Management from Florida Metropolitan University. Associate in Computer Science Information Technology from Florida Technical College.
- Retired in June 2018 after serving in various educational and community leadership roles.
Born in Half-Assini, Ghana. BA (Ed) from the University of Cape Coast; BSc in Economic and Social Administration from Montpellier, France. Former educator in Ghana at various secondary schools and the Ghana Institute of Journalism. Managed in the hospitality industry with Marriott and Hilton hotels in the US. Retired but remains actively involved in the Nzema community in Atlanta
Passionate about Nzema language, culture, and socio-economic development. Former GBC broadcaster in the Nzema language and translator for the U.S. Department of State. Specialized in linguistics at the University of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Retired in 2013 but continues voluntary work for Nzema Associations in the USA.
Holds an MPH in Health Administration and Systems Strengthening from Ensign College of Public Health. BSc in Human Resource Management from the University of Ghana. Bilingual (English, French) and speaks five Ghanaian languages. Extensive experience in health administration, public health, and human resource management.
Originally from Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Business studies at Institut de Chamber de Commerce d’Abidjan. Moved to Atlanta, USA, in 1992; worked in customer service at AT&T and hospitality roles. Currently a Team Lead at Assurant, with extensive experience in customer service. Active member of the Nzema Association of Atlanta.
President of Executive Transport Inc., Atlanta, GA. Education from the University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Former oil rig operator in Ivory Coast. Actively involved in the Nzema community in the US.
PhD in Mathematics (2021) and MA in Economics (2011) from the University of South Florida. MA in Mathematics from the University of Aix Marseille, France (2000). Mathematics professor at Hillsborough Community College and USF Adjunct Instructor. Contributor to Hillsborough County Public Education for over 15 years.
Trained as an electrician at Kikam Technical Institute and Takoradi Polytechnic. Worked at Ghana Electricity Corporation and Bogoso Gold Mining Companies. Currently a Broadband Technician at Cablevision Company, USA. Active member and PRO of the Nzema Association’s New York branch.
RENAISSANCE NZEMA MEN
The Renaissance Nzema men are trailblazers who not only contributed immensely to Ghana but also left an indelible mark on the world stage. Their profound impact on African intellectualism, leadership, and revolutionary spirit continues to inspire generations.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was a Ghanaian pan-Africanist and revolutionary. He was the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, leading the country to gain its independence. His contributions as a leader remain significant in Ghana’s history and beyond.
Professor Amon Nzema was a pioneer who proved to the world that the Black man’s brain was not inferior to any other nationality. By achieving intellectual excellence in Germany, he defied prevailing notions of racial inferiority. British historian and philosopher David Hume once suggested that people of African descent were naturally inferior, but Professor Amon’s accomplishments demonstrated the opposite, highlighting his brilliance and intellectual capacity.
