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Lawrencia Owusu-Ansah

Stafford,VA

Summary

I am a motivated international affairs student seeking opportunities in international development, governance and policy analysis. Passionate about supporting development initiatives through research, program coordination and cross-cultural collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Employee (Crew Leader)

Penn State Housing & Food Services
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Trained, mentored and supervised student staff in service operations.
  • Oversaw inventory and maintained compliance with safety procedures.
  • Part-Time

Administrative Support Intern

Global Virtual Forum, African Studies Program
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Prepared meeting agendas, reports, and managed correspondence.
  • Maintained filing systems, databases, and archives for program activities.
  • Penn State University

General Secretary

Ghanaian Student Association
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Managed administrative tasks, records, and meeting documentation.
  • Coordinated communications and event logistics for the association.
  • Penn State University (GaPS)

Strategic Communication Intern

Ferguson Township
University Park, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated communication and outreach efforts.
  • Assisted with strategic planning and implementation of public engagement.
  • Created news stories, e-newsletters and press releases.
  • Designed graphics for the township websites and promoted events.
  • Created content for the township's social media platforms.
  • Prepared forms and presentations.
  • Centre County, Pennsylvania

Human Resource Intern

Kumasi South Hospital
, Ghana
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Updated employee databases and managed payroll data.
  • Scheduled interviews and assisted with HR administrative documentation.
  • Ashanti Regional Hospital, Ghana

Research & Teaching Assistant

Prof. Samuel Adu-Gyamfi
, Ghana
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Proofread academic papers, graded assignments, and organized tutorials.
  • Supported student engagement and academic discussions.
  • Dept. of History and Political Studies, KNUST

Education

Master of International Affairs - African Studies

The Pennsylvania State University, School of International Affairs
University Park, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies, Sociology Minor

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana

Skills

  • Research
  • Writing
  • Public speaking
  • Time management
  • Sales
  • Mentoring
  • Teamwork
  • Computer skills
  • Networking skills
  • Organizational and management skills
  • Leadership skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Data analysis using Excel
  • Teamwork
  • Research
  • Public speaking
  • Time management
  • Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Organizational and managing skills
  • Reading critical development literature

Languages

English, Twi, Fante, French

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer, iPHET and Multicultural Nurses Association, 07/25, Collaborated to assemble first-aid kits and educational packages for Royal Seed Orphanage (Ghana).
  • Participant, United Nations Association Indonesia Youth Development Webinar, 01/25
  • Participant, International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise, Penn State SIA, 11/24
  • Deputy Financial Secretary, Political Science Students' Association (POSSA), KNUST, 05/20 - 04/21, Managed finances and student welfare for POSSA.
  • Member of Parliament (POSSAP), KNUST, 08/19 - 04/21, Represented student concerns and facilitated policy resolutions.
  • Volunteer, Save and Help the Vulnerable Organization, Kumasi, Ghana, 03/22

Purpose

I am a motivated international affairs student seeking opportunities in international development, governance and policy analysis. Passionate about supporting development initiatives through research, program coordination and cross-cultural collaboration.

Timeline

Administrative Support Intern

Global Virtual Forum, African Studies Program
08.2025 - 11.2025

General Secretary

Ghanaian Student Association
08.2024 - 09.2025

Strategic Communication Intern

Ferguson Township
05.2024 - 08.2024

Food Service Employee (Crew Leader)

Penn State Housing & Food Services
01.2024 - 12.2025

Human Resource Intern

Kumasi South Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2023

Research & Teaching Assistant

Prof. Samuel Adu-Gyamfi
10.2021 - 09.2022

Master of International Affairs - African Studies

The Pennsylvania State University, School of International Affairs

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies, Sociology Minor

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Lawrencia Owusu-Ansah