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Alumni StoriesWhere they are now.

From Columbia to King's College London, from fintech start-ups to robotics PhDs. Our alumnae are building careers, businesses and futures across the world.

Five stories. One pipeline.

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Nuna Aseye Afi Nyamekor

Cohort 2023/2024
What have you been up to since graduating ASA?
"Since ASA, I've been mentoring new students, started engineering at Ashesi, and secured an internship, just taking every opportunity to grow and give back."
Future plans & ambitions
"I'm exploring where engineering can take me, but whatever I do, I want it to help people and make a real impact."
How did ASA shape you?
"ASA pushed me out of my shell. It gave me the confidence to step forward, speak up, and go after opportunities."
A meaningful ASA moment
"The shared experiences, moments of joy and connection: those are what made it stay with me."

Hamdallah Alhassan

Cohort 2022/2023
What have you been up to since graduating ASA?
"After ASA, I earned a scholarship to study Applied Technology in Kenya, focusing on networking and engineering."
Future plans & ambitions
"I want to build a career in tech, especially in networking and cybersecurity, and use it to solve real-world problems."
How did ASA shape you?
"ASA built my confidence and independence. It taught me to take initiative, act with integrity, and believe I can go anywhere."
A meaningful ASA moment
"The support from my peers and teachers stands out. People believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself."

Manuella Kwawu

Cohort 2021/2022
What have you been up to since graduating ASA?
"Since ASA, I've been studying mechanical engineering at Columbia, focusing on robotics, industrial automation and engineering research."
Future plans & ambitions
"I want to work in industrial automation, gain industry experience, and eventually teach as a professor of practice."
How did ASA shape you?
"ASA gave me a sense of excellence. It taught me that good isn't enough when you know you can reach higher."

Leticia Darko

Cohort 2019/2020
What have you been up to since graduating ASA?
"Since ASA, I've moved into tech and entrepreneurship, co-founding a fintech company focused on cross-border payments."
Future plans & ambitions
"I want to build systems that expand opportunity, combining technology, entrepreneurship and mentorship to help others navigate their potential."
How did ASA shape you?
"ASA taught me that leadership isn't about being the best. It's about growing, collaborating and showing up even when you're unsure."
A meaningful ASA moment
"Realising integrity was the norm, not the exception, was powerful. It showed me excellence and honesty can truly coexist."

Eugenia Akpo

Cohort 2016/2017
What have you been up to since graduating ASA?
"Since ASA, I've moved into computer engineering and AI, and I'm now pursuing a PhD at King's College London focused on robotics and healthcare."
Future plans & ambitions
"I want to use AI and robotics to improve healthcare, and eventually return to Africa to help build the next generation of innovators."
How did ASA shape you?
"ASA helped me discover my potential. It shifted my mindset from following expected paths to pursuing impact-driven work."
A meaningful ASA moment
"Discovering engineering for the first time, and realising women could do it, was a turning point for me."

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Partnership with Academic City University enabled these five women from ASA to go to university and pursue their dreams.

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