Nana Ama Ocran
New Haven,CT
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in program coordination and team collaboration. Successfully led the development of global health training initiatives, fostering health equity and innovative learning exchanges between Ghana and the U.S. Committed to enhancing student engagement and wellness programming.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Health Leadership Training Lead
Akomapa Health Foundation
New Haven, CT
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed Global Health Leadership Training initiatives to promote health equity and learning exchange between Ghana and United States.
- Created curriculum for self-paced Global Health Leadership Course, including podcasts, guest lectures, and reflection modules with faculty from Ghana and U.S. institutions.
- Coordinated contributions from academic and practitioner partners to create comprehensive content on health systems, policy, ethics, and community care.
- Planned Summer Immersion Program in Accra and Cape Coast, integrating leadership training with volunteer work and experiential learning at project sites.
- Ensured alignment of online and in-person programs by integrating shared learning objectives and reflective components.
- Contributed to strategic planning for scalable global health education models emphasizing reciprocal learning and ethical engagement.
Product Manager
Afrikasa LMS
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut
03.2025 - Current
- Directing product strategy, planning, and execution for Afrikasa, enhancing African language education at Yale.
- Developing and maintaining product roadmap and comprehensive user journey from onboarding to course completion.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams in engineering, curriculum, design, and operations for timely feature delivery.
- Managing project timelines, requirements, and stakeholder communications to align team objectives.
- Ensuring product features aligned with user needs and partner feedback to support Afrikasa’s mission.
Student Ambassador
Yale College Community Care
New Haven, CT
06.2023 - Current
- Selected as one of two student ambassadors for YC³ to connect mental health staff with undergraduates.
- Led initiatives to enhance student engagement through innovative outreach strategies and budget planning.
- Provided insights on wellness programs, identifying improvement areas before campus-wide implementation.
- Designed and executed original events focusing on identity, including workshops and peer resource forums.
- Collaborated with YC³ staff to ensure accessibility and cultural relevance of care initiatives.
- Advocated for proactive communication of YC³ resources, improving visibility and engagement among students.
- Supported development of new care models by offering feedback on student needs and access barriers.
Student Intern
Yale Good Life Center
New Haven, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Supported daily operations at Yale Good Life Center, ensuring smooth execution of multiple wellness events.
- Independently opened and closed center, maintaining organization and tidiness across wellness rooms.
- Prepared materials in advance for scheduled programming to enhance event efficiency.
- Collaborated with student organizers to develop ideas reflecting center’s ethos of well-being and mindfulness.
- Liaised between Good Life Center and students leading health initiatives, facilitating project support from conception to execution.
- Coordinated logistics for student-led events, overseeing setup, supply acquisition, and troubleshooting.
- Identified strategies with staff to boost student engagement through enhanced wellness programs.
- Contributed to inclusive atmosphere by offering feedback and support to peers on mental and emotional health.
Outreach Associate - Health Insurance
Shield Insurance Brokers
Accra, Ghana
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted outreach to individuals and organizations to enhance understanding of health insurance options.
- Acted as liaison between clients and insurance providers, ensuring optimal coverage matches based on needs.
- Educated clients on benefits, coverage terms, and claims processes to facilitate informed decisions.
- Supported community engagement initiatives to boost insurance enrollment and coverage continuity.
- Provided ongoing support and follow-up with clients for renewals and relationship maintenance.
Head Reunion Clerk
Yale Rose Alumni House
New Haven, CT
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Planned and executed two large-scale alumni reunion weekends for over 1,500 guests.
- Coordinated with class representatives and Yale Alumni Affairs to develop inclusive programming.
- Collaborated with Yale Hospitality, Housing, and campus security to secure venues and manage logistics.
- Managed a team of 12 student clerks by creating schedules and conducting pre-event training.
- Oversaw event logistics and guest services, resolving real-time issues with efficiency.
- Promoted reunion events through outreach with class agents, increasing engagement and attendance.
- Curated events for recent graduates focused on professional networking and university resources.
- Developed comprehensive operation plans, ensuring alignment across departments and vendors.
Student Manager
Yale Hospitality
New Haven, CT
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Implemented feedback systems to assess student satisfaction in hospitality experiences.
- Oversaw daily dining operations for over 500 guests at high-volume Yale Hospitality venues.
- Managed opening and closing of dining facilities, ensuring security and compliance.
- Served as acting manager during absences, overseeing supervisory duties and guest interactions.
- Led onboarding and training for new student workers on safety protocols and service standards.
- Responded to emergencies, including allergic reactions, by notifying appropriate staff and services.
- Conducted weekly financial audits of vendor deliveries, tracking discrepancies with supervisors.
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate logistics for themed dining events and large gatherings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History of Science, Medicine & Public Health
Yale University
New Haven05-2026
High School Diploma -
SOS Hermann-Gmeiner International College
Tema, Ghana06-2022
Skills
- Innovation strategy
- Team collaboration
- Program coordination
- Public engagement
- Event planning
- Policy analysis
- Wellness programming
- Budget management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Health Leadership Training Lead
Akomapa Health Foundation
08.2025 - Current
Product Manager
Afrikasa LMS
03.2025 - Current
Head Reunion Clerk
Yale Rose Alumni House
01.2025 - 06.2025
Student Ambassador
Yale College Community Care
06.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Yale Good Life Center
05.2023 - Current
Student Manager
Yale Hospitality
10.2022 - 12.2024
Outreach Associate - Health Insurance
Shield Insurance Brokers
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History of Science, Medicine & Public Health
Yale University
High School Diploma -
SOS Hermann-Gmeiner International College