Find out how a love for science led Emma Akuffo to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Biotech, and Clinical Research at a time when few women were venturing into this male dominated arena. She later became a Director and a member of the executive board for a thriving company for many years before leaving to start her own consultancy in Scientific Learning &Development. With several awards under her belt, Emma is passionate about encouraging young black women in Science. She still has time despite her busy schedule to write poetry, and run her own skin care manufacturing company....
Find out how a love for science led Emma Akuffo to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Biotech, and Clinical Research at a time when few women were venturing into this male dominated arena. She later became a Director and a member of the executive board for a thriving company for many years before leaving to start her own consultancy in Scientific Learning &Development. With several awards under her belt, Emma is passionate about encouraging young black women in Science. She still has time despite her busy schedule to write poetry, and run her own skin care manufacturing company.
Connect with Dr. Emma Akuffo
linkedin.com/in/emma-akuffo-a9932110
The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence. We run Leadership focus groups, online courses and one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management. Check out our resources and offers here:
http://www.sheerahnetwork.com
Follow us on social media @Sheerah Network. We are on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.
