Yvonne Dumor is a passionate champion for STEM education and a driving force for creating more diverse,

equitable, and inclusive environments. With over five years of experience at Google Research, Ghana, she brings

a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to her work, making a tangible impact on the lives of young

people.

In 2021, Yvonne launched two impactful initiatives within Google Ghana: #IamRemarkable and Mind the Gap.

#IamRemarkable empowers individuals from underrepresented groups to confidently self-promote, while Mind

the Gap encourages the pursuit of STEM education and careers in technology. The program has reached

approximately 1200 students from 23 high schools across Ghana, inspiring the next generation of STEM

leaders. Her ability to connect with and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds makes her a highly

effective catalyst for change and a true bridge builder.

Beyond her work at Google, Yvonne co-founded Thrive and Shine, an NGO dedicated to empowering young

Africans. Thrive and Shine focuses on increasing access to STEM education, bridging the mentorship gap for

high school graduates and college students transitioning into tech careers, and supporting families affected by

autism. This commitment to community development underscores Yvonne

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s dedication to creating

opportunities for others.

Yvonne

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s professional background also includes experience as an Executive Assistant to the Group Vice

President and CEO of a leading life insurance company in Ghana, demonstrating her strong organizational and

communication skills. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with Geography from the University of Ghana and a

certification in Project Management. She is a wife and a mom of two.

Dr. Justina Adwoa Onumah is a distinguished researcher, policy analyst, and advocate for gender inclusion in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). With expertise in agricultural economics, enterprise development, and policy research, her work bridges research, policy, and industry to drive systemic change. She specializes in impact evaluations, productivity analysis, and stakeholder engagement, focusing on evidence-based policymaking for sustainable economic development. Dr Onumah is passionate about connecting science to policy through high-level policy and stakeholder engagements.

As a Senior Research Scientist at CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, Justina has led and contributed to numerous policy engagements, influencing science, technology and innovation policies in Ghana and beyond. She is a 2023 alumna of the Structural Transformation of Agriculture and Rural Space (STARS) programme at Cornell University- a prestigious programme that drives effective evidence-informed policy making through rigorous demand-driven research capacity building. She is also a recipient of the Africa Evidence Leadership Award, recognizing her contribution in the evidence and policy space in Africa.

Beyond research, Dr Onumah is a passionate mentor and the Founder of GirledUp Ghana, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls in underserved communities to pursue leadership and STEM careers. Through mentorship, capacity-building programs, and strategic partnerships, she works to close the gender gap in STEM fields.

Dr. Onumah holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Ghana, with international education exchanges from Cornell University, USA, University of Delaware, USA, University of Bonn, Germany, Aalborg University, Denmark and the University of Guelph, Canada.