Larisa Akrofie

Larisa Akrofie is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Levers in Heels, Africa's leading digital platform highlighting rising African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).[1]

Larisa Akrofie
Larisa Akrofie at Casa África, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
NationalityGhanaian
Known forFounder at Levers in Heels
Websiteleversinheels.com

Education

Larisa attended Achimota School for her secondary education. She is an alumna of the University of Ghana where she received her bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering.

Career

Larisa's work with Levers in Heels has achieved international acclaim, having highlighted over 100 African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The platform aims to inspire and empower the next generation of African female STEM leaders. [2]

Larisa also has a demonstrated history of implementing and managing a portfolio of projects, programs and partnerships in the areas of education, skills and enterprise, and has worked with international organisations such as the British Council and Mastercard Foundation.

In 2018, Larisa was listed as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians by Avance Media. [3]

References
  1. Jurado, Ángeles (2020-02-12). "Científicas africanas emergentes en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas". El País (in Spanish). ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  2. "I Didn't Think There Were Many African Women Scientists. Then I Checked Twitter". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  3. Akpah, Prince. "Avance Media Announces 2018 50 Most Influential Yong Ghanaians Finalists". Retrieved 2020-06-19.
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