Elizabeth Ameke

Experience

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  Public Speaking Engagements

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2023

  STEM Advocate & Speaker

  Over the past eight years of my STEM Advocacy journey, I've addressed over 25 pressing topics related to Aerospace Engineering, STEM Education, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.

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  Eliza Events

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2022

  Creative Director & Event Planner

  Established and officially registered in 2016, while I was in my second year of undergraduate studies, Eliza Events was born out of the increasing need for engaging student social gatherings on campus. Serving as a comprehensive event planning and coordination firm, it has earned renown for crafting exceptionally innovative occasions for a range of esteemed clientele.

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  Korle Bu Teaching hospital

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Research Assistant

  Effectively carried out a comprehensive study at the Reproductive Health Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, aiming to assess the prevalence of safe abortion practices among Ghanaian adolescents. Created questionnaires, conducted interviews with adolescents at the Reproductive Health Centre, and provided educational sessions on diverse methods of Birth Control to help prevent teenage pregnancy.

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  Ghana Air Force Base

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Mechanical Engineering Intern-Ghana Airforce Base Mechanical Wing

  Teamed up with mechanical engineers from the Mechanical Engineering Squadron (Ground) stationed at the Ghana Air Force Base. They were in charge of the initial and follow-up maintenance and repair of Class 1 Ground support equipment, along with secondary maintenance of Class II ground support equipment within the unit.

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  KNUST Aerospace Engineering

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Research - Association of Aerospace Engineering Students

  Collaborated with a seven-member team on the design, production, and testing of an Unmanned Agricultural Hexacopter for crop spraying purposes.

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  Ghana Civil Aviation Authority

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Industrial Attachee - Safety Regulations & Airworthiness Department

  1. Reviewed Aircraft Maintenance and Operations Manuals of 3+ airline and aviation operators, and registered 15+ drones under the laws of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).2. Coordinated and issued airworthiness documentation for registered drones, reviewed internal documentation for accuracy, and tracked applications for certification.

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  GleeChild Initiative

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2023

  Co-Founder

  Rooted in the principles of SDGs 1, 2, and 3, the GleeChild Initiative emerged to address the orphanage system in Ghana. Our primary objective is to enhance the orphanage system nationwide, with a particular emphasis on providing crucial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in significant job losses and challenges for the system.

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  Akua Kuenyehia Foundation

  Jul 2019 - now

  AKF Beneficiary & Ambassador

  The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation (AKF) is on a mission to turn dreams into degrees, one girl at a time. Founded in honour of H.E Judge Akua Kuenyehia, the first female Vice-President of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, and born out of the necessity to support young women facing financial hardships, we are committed to ensuring every girl has the opportunity to pursue her education through educational scholarships and mentorship programs.

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  Kwame Nkrumah'​ University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Research And Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

  Aided two supervisors, arranged tutorial sessions, and fulfilled responsibilities as a grader and proctor for over 450 students across courses including Basic Mechanics, Information Technology, Technical Drawing, and Engineering Drawing.

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  PassionAir

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  Aviation Safety Officer

  1. Successfully implemented the Safety Management Systems and Emergency Response Plan of the airline, under the supervision of the Safety Manager.2. Acted as the safety champion of the Safety Department by processing hazard reports and initiating action plans with respective persons with the airline’s safety software (Fusion) to ensure hazards are mitigated or prevented if possible.3. Chaired monthly Safety Action Group Meetings and participated in biannual Safety Review Board Meetings to discuss and address the safety concerns of all departments.4. Coordinated safety training activities, identified safety trends, and participated in three aircraft accident and incident investigations.5. Promoted security awareness in the airline by writing and distributing 15+ safety literature, newsletters, and reports. Show less

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  Ed Emporia

  Jul 2022 - now

  Co-Founder & Education Director

  We are dedicated to making STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education accessible to all. We develop innovative products and services to foster hands-on learning, spark creativity, and inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and problem solvers worldwide.

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  The Queen's Commonwealth Trust

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Young Leader

  The Queens Commonwealth Trust Network comprises a group of globally united leaders who share a common mission to drive constructive social transformations across the Commonwealth.

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  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Aug 2023 - now

  I work closely with the Marketing Chair to enhance the organization’s visibility and engagement by leading social and marketing campaigns that showcase the community’s events and activities. The Rensselaer Engineering Ambassadors (EAs) are an assembly of highly motivated students focused on inspiring a younger audience to explore the role of engineers in society.

  • Marketing Co-Chair - Black Graduate Student Association

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Engineering Ambassador

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at the School of Engineering

    Aug 2023 - now