Fireside at FemSTEM: Anna Ampaw

Fireside at FemSTEM: 
In Conversation with Anna Ampaw

Join H2i, Social Enterprise Ghana and Sustineri Attorneys on May 29th, 2024 as we sit down with special guest, Anna Ampaw

What is Fireside at FemSTEM?

Fireside at FemSTEM is an interactive conversation series held as part of the broader FemSTEM Africa event series.

During each Fireside, we sit down and chat with one incredible speaker. Speakers are distinguished women within the health entrepreneurship space who share reflections on their impressive career, learnings to date, advice for founders, and more.

Audience members are highly encouraged to engage by submitting questions!

This program is brought to you by the H2i at the University of Toronto, SE Ghana and Sustineri Attorneys, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

Meet the Speaker | Anna Ampaw

A synthetic chemist by training, Dr. Anna has over 10 years of research experience in the fields of carbohydrate chemistry, cryobiology, and medicinal chemistry. She recently made a career diversion to the pharmaceutical industry where she promotes the respiratory portfolio at GSK.

In her spare time, Dr. Anna is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, Empowering Female Minds in STEM (EFeMS).

EFeMS is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2020. It is based in Canada and operates in Ghana. Its mandate is to combat the gender disparity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by equipping African women with the necessary tools and resources to become leaders in their fields.

EFeMS has several ongoing initiatives such as its FeMS Bootcamp, which cultivates a community of African women scientists and engages them in professional development and career workshops.

Next Up for FemSTEM Africa 2024:

2024 FemSTEM Africa Pitch Competition | June 19, 2024 | 8 – 9 AM ET (REGISTER HERE)