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Tamale, Ghana

• Established direct farmer-to-aggregator connections between farmers and off takers in Nanton District, Ghana, bypassing middlemen and securing fair compensation. This enhanced farmer livelihoods and promoted supply chain transparency.• Coordinated the establishment of a communal farm machinery service, enabling farming communities around Tijo to access tractors and threshers for early planting and harvesting opportunities which subsequently boost crop… Show more • Established direct farmer-to-aggregator connections between farmers and off takers in Nanton District, Ghana, bypassing middlemen and securing fair compensation. This enhanced farmer livelihoods and promoted supply chain transparency.• Coordinated the establishment of a communal farm machinery service, enabling farming communities around Tijo to access tractors and threshers for early planting and harvesting opportunities which subsequently boost crop yields and increase farmers income.• Managed the design, construction, and delivery of an 8000-bird capacity poultry pen, alongside a half-acre livestock (cattle, sheep and goats) pen and associated infrastructure using sustainable methods for the delivery of 6 animal products to locals and businesses.• Managed the annual production of over 90 metric tons of animal products and the supply of 250 metric tons of feed to sustain farm operations. This encompassed marketing, farm records, bookkeeping, animal care, and veterinary services. Show less

New Haven

Program Evaluation - Light FellowshipDesigned and worked on a project to determine how current and past Light fellows relate their study abroad experience (studying East Asia languages - Chinese, Japanese and Korean) to academic work at Yale upon return.

New Haven

GIS modelling, mapping and analysisTracked data sources, Historical analysisCoded data and conducted literature reviews

New Haven

Processed and discharged book request from patronsShelved and sorted books by call numbers (LC)Barcode duplication

New Haven

Analyzed over 150 qualitative follow-up surveys (focus group discussions, individual farmer interviews, community extension agents' interviews) to provide answers to the following questions.1) how enthusiastic are farmers about the DIRTS (Disseminating Innovative Resources and Technologies to Smallholders) program.2) Determine extension messages that farmers learnt from and those they knew already.3) Determine extension messages that led them to adopt changes in their farm… Show more Analyzed over 150 qualitative follow-up surveys (focus group discussions, individual farmer interviews, community extension agents' interviews) to provide answers to the following questions.1) how enthusiastic are farmers about the DIRTS (Disseminating Innovative Resources and Technologies to Smallholders) program.2) Determine extension messages that farmers learnt from and those they knew already.3) Determine extension messages that led them to adopt changes in their farm practices.4)Determine why they did not adopt practices that were recommended. Show less

New Haven, Ct

Searched for fellowships and grants for over 70 doctoral studentsFiled documents Updated content of doctoral program's web pagePerformed other assigned office tasks

Greater New York City Area

Worked with a team of 10 Yale students to develop a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of Boko Haram detainees back into society. I specifically focused on the shrinking Lake Chad and how it affects counterinsurgency efforts, radicalization and reintegration.

Truckee, Ca

Worked in a team of two to draft a rural policy guide for Natural and Working Lands in California which will serve as a tool for guiding future policy recommendations for the State's Office of Planning and Research.

Tamale, Ghana

Worked with over 200 women farmers who grow peanuts.Organized focus group discussion in 24 communities in 12 districts in Northern Ghana.I investigated innovative ways women farmers can handle post-harvest peanuts to minimize aflatoxin contamination.

New Haven, United States

Located, sorted and foldered (by call numbers) rare maps to be transferred to Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscripts Library.

Cape Coast, Ghana

Organized and supervised practical sessions for over 300 first and about 45 third year undergraduate studentsSupervised undergraduate students during examinations and graded students’ practical assignmentOrganized tutorials in Data Collection and Analysis for about 300 first year students

Master’S Degree, Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: African SIG (Students Interest Group) Industrial Environmental Management and Energy SIG

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Science, First Class (Honors)

Activities and Societies: Environmental Science Students' Association. Course tutor in Data Analysis (SPSS & Minitab) at the Center.