Jennifer Amuah

Master of International Public Policy

Jennifer Amuah is a dedicated advocate for international development, currently working as an Activist with One Canada on the Beijing Platform for Action. She has a strong track record of working with global institutions, including the United Nations and the World Bank, where she has contributed to policy discussions and youth empowerment initiatives. Her expertise spans gender equality, sustainable development, and economic policy, with a focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.

With a Master’s degree in International Public Policy in progress at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Business Finance from Ontario College of Management and Technology, Jennifer combines a solid academic foundation with practical leadership experience. She is also a recipient of the prestigious MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, awarded for her leadership potential and commitment to promoting sustainable development.

Jennifer’s professional journey includes serving as an Analyst to the Minister of State at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, where she played a key role in the implementation of the GH₵100 billion Ghana CARES program, a major post-COVID recovery initiative. She co-founded the United Kings Club Foundation, an organization dedicated to youth empowerment and community development in Ghana, and has consistently championed inclusive leadership through her work with local and international organizations.

An accomplished speaker and panelist, Jennifer has participated in high-profile global forums, including the United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum and the World Bank Group Youth Summit. She is passionate about fostering youth participation in international diplomacy and policymaking, and her advocacy work continues to inspire transformative change in the communities she serves.

Awards

  • Delegate, United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum – United Nations Headquarters, New York, April 2024
  • Delegate, 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women – United Nations Headquarters, New York, March 2023
  • Delegate, World Bank Group Youth Summit – World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC, May 2023
  • Fellow, Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow Today (DYLOTT) –  Ontario, Canada, 2024
  • Fellow, Now Generation Forum, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, 2022
  • Winner, Speak Your Mind Challenge – Baobab, March 2018
  • MasterCard Foundation Scholar – University of Ghana, Legon (for academic excellence and leadership potential), 2020
  • Panelist, African Women’s Leadership Conference – Massachusetts, USA, March 2018

Education

  • Master of International Public Policy, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada (2025)
  • Accounting and Business Finance, Ontario College of Management and Technology, Toronto, ON, Canada (2024)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Ghana, Ghana (2020)
  • Transformational Leadership, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (2018)
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