JOHN-PAUL PAUL ADJADEH

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement at the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Proven track record in project management and effective communication, successfully facilitating inter-agency collaboration and training staff. Adept at data visualization and critical thinking, driving impactful reforms in traditional governance.

• Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD), Associate
• American Political Science Association (APSA), Member
• Rotary Club of Richardson, Texas, Member
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (UTD Chapter), Member

Advanced Graduate Teaching Certificate, Center for Teaching and Learning, The University of Texas at Dallas, 05/2025

• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI), Reviewed manuscripts on global development, education policy, and public health.
• Scholarship Selection Panelist, Rotary Club of Richardson, Texas, USA, Served as a judge on the 2025 Scholarship Committee., Evaluated student applications, academic portfolios, and personal essays., Scored submissions and contributed to finalist recommendations for award disbursement.
• Panel Chair, Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD) - University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Chaired peer review sessions during the 2024 GLD Annual Conference., Provided feedback on in-progress academic research, facilitated cross-institutional dialogue, and led sessions with participants from leading universities and international development agencies.

• Chairman, Eastern Regional Association of Chieftaincy Workers, Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ghana, Elected leader of the professional welfare association for staff of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in the Eastern Region of Ghana., Coordinated member welfare initiatives, organized recreational and team-building trips, and facilitated inter-office communication on professional development and staff support matters.
• Lead Organizer, BHOBU Annual Games (Bishop Herman Old Boys Union), Coordinated Ghana's most prominent alumni sporting event, with 3,000+ participants annually., Oversaw event strategy, logistics, media partnerships, and institutional fundraising., Recognized in national media for visionary leadership and civic mobilization.
• President, BHOBU 2004 Year Group, Mobilized funds and led the construction of a modern lavatory facility for Bishop Herman College., Strengthened alumni-school relations and mentored student leaders.
• Financial Secretary, Old Vandals Association of the University of Ghana - Eastern Region, Managed regional finances, ensured transparent accounting, and contributed to the planning of alumni events and social impact projects.
• Focal Representative, Traditional Council Engagements, Acted as liaison between the Ministry of Chieftaincy and traditional councils during adjudication processes and governance seminars., Facilitated capacity-building sessions and drafted stakeholder communications.

• 05/20/2024 - 05/23/2024, The Program on Governance and Local Development, Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Chaired Discussion Panel
• 05/22/2023 - 05/25/2023, The Program on Governance and Local Development, Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Presented a paper on Traditional Leadership Contestation in Ghana
• 05/22/2022 - 05/26/2022, The Program on Governance and Local Development, Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Presented a paper on Traditional Leadership Contestation in Ghana
• 04/2022, African History through the Lens of Economics, Wheeler Institute for Business Development (Online Seminar)
• 11/2021, Linkage Between Research Problem, Questions and Literature Review, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra

• Government and Political Science Fellowship Award, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), University of Texas at Dallas
• Brian J.L. Berry Scholar, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), University of Texas at Dallas
• The Program on Governance and Local Development Associate, Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
• Honor Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (UTD Chapter)

Book Chapters

• Leveraging AI for Freelancing: Current and Future Prospects. In D.Q. Agozie et al. (Eds.), Chapter 9: Digital Transformation and Remote Work: A Review of the Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Entrepreneurship. Routledge/Taylor & Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9781003507314

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• Circular Migration Models with Innovative Policy Interventions. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 14(1). DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.1.0298
• Innovative Education Policy Models for Migrant Integration. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25(1). DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.1.0305
• Policy Innovation for Gender-Inclusive Migration. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 22(2). DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.2.0039
• Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics in Migration Policy. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25(1). DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.1.0286

Conference Papers & Ongoing Research

• Traditional Leadership Contestations in Ghana: The Role of Gender and Institutions on Chieftaincy Succession Resolution. Presented at the Annual GLD Conference, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

· Ethnic Gerrymandering and Voter Turnout: Assessing the Impact of Ghana’s Volta-Oti Region Split