Leadership & community

Educators, researchers, and practitioners guiding ProWIFETA.

The association is shaped by women with substantial experience across tertiary education, vocational training, garment production, textiles, mentorship, institutional leadership, research, and professional practice.

Executive leadership

The leadership team provides strategic direction, coordinates programmes, represents ProWIFETA in institutional and industry engagement, and helps maintain the association's professional standards.

Professional community

Members contribute specialist knowledge, institutional networks, mentorship capacity, research insight, entrepreneurship experience, and practical expertise from across Ghana's fashion ecosystem.

Leadership directory

People behind the association

Profiles use information already published by ProWIFETA and can be expanded as additional approved professional details become available.

Portrait of Phyllis Mensah (PhD)

Director

Phyllis Mensah (PhD)

Fashion designer and educator with over 20 years of experience, currently lecturing at USTED and supporting ProWIFETA's outreach, mentorship, and industry collaboration.

Portrait of Abena Okyerewaa Siaw

President

Abena Okyerewaa Siaw

Fashion lecturer at Kumasi Technical University and PhD candidate at KNUST with interests in vocational education, sustainable fashion, and accessories production.

Portrait of Joyceline Dzordzi Esi Lawoe

Vice President

Joyceline Dzordzi Esi Lawoe

Fashion lecturer at Sunyani Technical University and PhD student at the University of Johannesburg researching sustainable fashion and garment production.

Portrait of Matilda Ekua Tawiah (Ms. Tilly)

Secretary

Matilda Ekua Tawiah (Ms. Tilly)

Head of Fashion at BlueCrest College and mentor specialising in garment construction and textiles.

Portrait of Vida Adu-Gyamfi

Member

Vida Adu-Gyamfi

Fashion lecturer at Sunyani Technical University.

Portrait of Aidam Yayra Kokui

Member

Aidam Yayra Kokui

Fashion lecturer at Gbewaa College of Education and CEO of Unique Designs, with experience in apparel design and cultural clothing research.

Portrait of Fanny Banson

Member

Fanny Banson

Fashion educator and industry professional at Sunyani Technical University specialising in millinery, accessories, and craft design.

Portrait of Adukwei Sempe Glover

Member

Adukwei Sempe Glover

Senior technician in Fashion Design and Textiles at USTED and CEO of Gasy Signature, with interests in sustainability, technology adoption, and education.

Portrait of Abigail Nkansah

Member

Abigail Nkansah

Fashion professional and lecturer at USTED with experience in teaching, apparel design, and doctoral studies at KNUST.

Portrait of Dr. Fatimatu Hajia Ibrahim

Member

Dr. Fatimatu Hajia Ibrahim

Fibre artist and lecturer at Tamale Technical University with interests in crochet, macrame, needlepoint, and instructional design.

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