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Michelle
Tenkorang

Youth leader transforming data into stories that move people to act, for girls' rights, child education, and STEM in Ghana.

STEM Innovator Child Rights Advocate Entrepreneur Robotics Champion Cybersecurity
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2nd National Cyber Champions
4 Innovation Projects Built
Top 10 Sci-Tech Nationally
∞ Impact Driven by Purpose
Youth Leadership ✦ STEM Innovation ✦ Child Rights ✦ Robotics ✦ Cybersecurity ✦ Entrepreneurship ✦ Community Mobilisation ✦ Ghana & Canada ✦ Youth Leadership ✦ STEM Innovation ✦ Child Rights ✦ Robotics ✦ Cybersecurity ✦ Entrepreneurship ✦ Community Mobilisation ✦ Ghana & Canada ✦
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"Passionate about transforming data into stories that move people to act."
Ghana / Canada

A driven young leader with proven experience across STEM innovation, entrepreneurship, and grassroots advocacy. Co-founder of a non-profit promoting child education, national level cybersecurity and robotics competitor, and natural community mobiliser.

With a track record spanning robotics presidencies, national competitions, health campaigns, and founding a fashion brand, Michelle brings rare cross-domain energy, rooted always in the values of inclusive, equitable education and active global citizenship.

Applying to the 12th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED to sharpen media and platform skills and build a global coalition of like-minded change-makers.

Experience

Where I've Made Impact

2023 – Present Non-Profit Initiative
Co-Founder & Youth Advocate — Child Education Initiative
Co-founded a non-profit promoting access to education for underprivileged children in Ghana. Developed community outreach strategies connecting underserved families to educational resources, rooted in GCED values of inclusive, equitable education and active global citizenship.
Non-Profit Community Outreach GCED Education Access
2023 – 2024 Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion SHS
President, Robotics Team
Led a multidisciplinary team through national competitions and innovation showcases. Developed and presented four projects: Automated Home System, DIPCA (Smart Agriculture), OPTIMO (Healthcare Assistant), and a Cultural Water Purification System. Cultivated cross-cultural collaboration and SEL competencies across the team.
Robotics Leadership Innovation STEM
2023 – 2024 Community Engagement
Glaucoma Awareness Initiative Lead
Led a community health campaign targeting early detection and public education on glaucoma. Engaged local stakeholders through outreach grounded in empathy and social responsibility.
Health Advocacy Community Engagement Campaign Leadership
2023 – 2024 Afram Properties
Personal Assistant & Secretary to CEO
Provided executive support including scheduling, client coordination, and administrative management. Operated in a high-responsibility environment managing both office and household operations.
Executive Support Administration Client Relations
2023 – 2024 Velora
Founder & CEO — Fashion Brand
Founded and scaled a fashion brand from concept to market handling, product creation, branding, and customer engagement. Demonstrated early entrepreneurial capacity and brand-building skills. Closed upon relocation to Canada.
Entrepreneurship Brand Strategy Product Development
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

2nd
National Cyber Champions Competition
Ghana · 2023 · Score: 98.16 pts
9th
Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge
Ghana National Level · 2024 · Top 10 Nationally
Silver
Heads of State Award Scheme
Ghana · 2023–2024 · All 4 Pillars Completed
4
STEMNNOVATION 2024 — Innovation Showcase
Original Projects Presented to National Judges
Nat'l
Ghana Robotics Competition
National Level Representative · 2024
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Sharks Quiz — Regional Representative
Ghana's Most Prestigious Academic Competition · 2023
Innovation

Projects Built

01
DIPCA — Smart Agriculture
An intelligent irrigation and crop monitoring system designed to optimize agricultural productivity in Ghana's farming communities through automated sensing and control.
02
OPTIMO — Healthcare Assistant
A healthcare assistant robot engineered to support medical personnel and improve patient interaction, bringing smarter healthcare solutions to underserved communities.
03
Automated Home System
A smart home automation prototype enabling remote and sensor-driven control of household functions, built with accessibility and energy efficiency in mind.
04
Cultural Water Purification
A culturally informed water purification system leveraging local materials and sustainable design principles to provide clean water solutions for rural Ghanaian communities.
Capabilities

Skills & Arsenal

Technical
Robotics & Engineering
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Innovation & Product Development
STEM Research & Prototyping
Data-driven Campaigning
Leadership & Soft Skills
Leadership & Team Coordination
Community Mobilisation
Entrepreneurship & Brand Strategy
Media Advocacy & Storytelling
Cross-cultural Communication
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Executive & Administrative Support
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