Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ph.D., Development Studies I Executive Director - Savana Signatures I Mandela Washington Fellow I Development Communication Practitioner I SBCC I Non Profit Management

  • Education

    • University of Education, Winneba

      2010 - 2012
      Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Basic Education

      Studied Basic Education

    • National Council for Behavioural Health - USA

      2017 - 2017
      Certificate in Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Mental Health First Aid USA Trained to provide initial help to people experiencing problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and substance use disorders.

    • Arizona State University

      2017 -
      Civic Leadership

      Activities and Societies: ASU College of Public Service and Community Solutions

    • University of Cape Coast

      2007 - 2009
      Diploma in Basic Education Basic Education

      Studied Basic Education

    • University for Development Studies

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Arts (MA) Development Communication

      Researched on the impact of social media on inter personal relationships in Tamale, Ghana

    • St. Paul's University

      2019 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Development Studies
  • Experience

    • Ghana Education Service

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2009
      Teacher

      Taught English Language, Social Studies and ICT

    • Ghana Information Network for Knowledge Sharing (GINKS)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
      Northern Regional Focal Person

      Coordinating Knowledge Sharing activities among Partner Orgnanizations

    • Savana Signatures

      Jan 2009 - now
      Executive Director

      Savana Signatures is an NGO that works primarily in the area of ICT4D with a current focus on mainstreaming ICTs into Education in the Northern part of Ghana.

    • Junior Chamber International Ghana

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
      General Legal Counsel (GLC)

      Advisor on legal matters pertaining to the national organization and advise officers and Local Organizations on interpretation of the Constitution.

    • Tamale Technical University

      Sept 2014 - Jan 2022
      Parttime Lecturer

      Media and Mass Communication

    • Ghana SRHR Alliance for Young People

      Sept 2021 - now
      Chairman of the National Governing Board

      The Ghana Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance for Young People, known as GH Alliance, is the leader and reference point in the area of SRHR for Young People in Ghana. It is an Alliance of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working together to promote the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four (10-24) years in Ghana.

    • Ghana Pickleball Association

      Oct 2024 - now
      Chairman, Northern Regional Pickleball Association of Ghana

      As the chief executive officer of the Association in the Northern Region of Ghana, I preside at all meetings of the Executive and the Association. I also represent the Regional Association at the national level. I lead in the growth and expansion of the sport in Northern Region of Ghana

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social and Behavioral Research

      CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
      May 2021
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
      Mandela Washington Fellow The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Initiative - US State Department Jun 2017 The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.YALI is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders below the age of 35.Former President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic… Show more The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.YALI is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders below the age of 35.Former President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Sub-Saharan Africa. Show less
    • Awarded to Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
      Senator #75133 Junior Chamber International Apr 2016 I was awarded with Senatorship which recognizes outstanding contribution and service to Junior Chamber International
    • Awarded to Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
      Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in Ghana - Junior Chambers International Ghana Dec 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in Ghana - Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership Category.
    • Awarded to Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
      2014 Most Outstanding National Officer JCI Ghana Dec 2014 Awarded the most Outstanding National Officer of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ghana for the year 2014
    • Awarded to Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
      Foundation Donor Junior Chamber International Oct 2014 A Foundation donor. A Phil Pugsley Patron
    • Awarded to Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
      Most Outstanding Local President for 2013 Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ghana Dec 2013 In 2013, I was awarded the Most Outstanding Local President in JCI Ghana
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Service

      Issued by Picture Canyon Natural & Cultural Preserve on Jun 2017
      Picture Canyon Natural & Cultural PreserveAssociated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • Community Service

      Issued by Tempe Community Action Agency – Clark Park Community Garden on Jul 2017
      Tempe Community Action Agency – Clark Park Community GardenAssociated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • Community Service

      Issued by St. Vincent de Paul – Watkins Campus on Jul 2017
      St. Vincent de Paul – Watkins CampusAssociated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • Community Service

      Issued by St. Mary's Food Bank - Phoenix, Arizona on Jul 2017
      St. Mary's Food Bank - Phoenix, ArizonaAssociated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • JCI Partnership Committee Member

      Issued by JCI (Junior Chamber International) on Jan 2018
      JCI (Junior Chamber International)Associated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • Humanitarian

      Issued by Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA) on Apr 2019
      Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA)Associated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • General Legal Counsel

      Issued by Junior Chamber International -Ghana on Jan 2014
      Junior Chamber International -GhanaAssociated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • Executive Vice President

      Issued by JCI (Junior Chamber International) - Ghana on Jan 2015
      JCI (Junior Chamber International) - GhanaAssociated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.
    • National President - JCI Ghana

      Issued by JCI (Junior Chamber International) on Jan 2016
      JCI (Junior Chamber International)Associated with Stephen Agbenyo, Ph.D.