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Ali Eliasu

Ali Eliasu is a Lead for Ghana alumnus, and a trained facilitator of the Unleash Design Thinking Methodology.

He is the first Head of STEM and Leadership Coach of EduSpots where he spearheaded the development of the organisation’s STEM program. He also led training sessions for teachers and volunteers on low-cost, micro-scale science experimentations.

Eliasu’s passion for and commitment to community development and STEM education got him awarded the 2019 Most Innovative Community Leader by Lead for Ghana, 2018 STEM volunteer of the year by EduSpots and listed among 100STEM Change Makers in Ghana by WegoInnovate.

He holds a Bachelors Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering and a Masters Degree in Sustainable Energy Management (expected November 2021) all from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). Eliasu is currently a Next Generation Leader at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).

previous mentorship experience

In my role as Head of STEM and Leadership coach at EduSpots, I provided bi-weekly mentorship and coaching for volunteers across 42 communities to implement the EduSpots STEM programs at their community learning centres. I was also part of the facilitators for the 2021 Unleash Ghana Hacks, where I guided young talents through the design thinking process and supported them to further fine-tune their business solutions.

I am a GSTEP mentor because...

I am passionate about STEM and social entrepreneurship and would love to contribute towards empowering the next generation in this regard.

areas of expertise

  • Science education
  • Science communication
  • Design thinking and business development
  • Sustainability
  • Renewable energy
  • Climate Change
  • Research methods
  • Community engagement
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