FRANK KOOMSON

A passionate and driven young leader with 5 years experience and strong commitment to sustainability and youth development. Possesses a diverse skill set in project management, youth development, storytelling, and multimedia production. Proven experience in leading impactful initiatives and influencing policies through active engagement with local communities and organizations.

Education & Research:

• Achieved First Class Honours in Geography & Resource Development with Political Science (University of Ghana, 2021).
• Completed undergraduate dissertation on using GIS to map crime (University of Ghana).

Leadership & Youth Development:

• Led the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) in Ga West (2021-2022), improving communication, organizing development programs, and fostering collaboration with local organizations.
• Founded Sustainability with Koomson (SWK), a youth-led NGO promoting sustainable development in Ghana (2024-present).
• Secured second-runner up status and seed funding for the "Waste Gobbler Project" with the United Youth Initiative for Africa (UNIYIA) at the African Climate Adaptation Innovation Challenge (ACAIC) in 2022.

Communication & Storytelling:

• As Programs Coordinator for B. Inspired with Stories from Africa (B.ISA) in 2023, organized and coordinated impactful events (webinars, storytelling competitions) and outreach programs.
• Increased B.ISA's social media presence across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) by 300% or more through strategic content creation and audience engagement.
• Contributed to B.ISA's media portfolio by shooting/producing videos, editing stories, and designing graphics.

• Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) - Mastercard Foundation, NBSSI, Young Africa Works
• African Climate Adaptation and Innovation Challenge (ACAIC)- 3 E's 4 Africa e.V.
• Climate Reality Leadership Training - The Climate Reality Project
• Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World - University of London (Coursera)
• Understanding Research Methods - University of London (Coursera)
• Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact - Macquarie University (Coursera)
• Project Management Specialization - University of Colorado Boulder (Coursera)
• Global Energy and Climate Policy - University of London (Coursera)
• Generative AI Overview for Project Managers - Project Management Institute
• Green Digital Skills - INCO Academy

• Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Waste Gobbler Project, 09/2022, 12/2023
• M & E Officer, United Youth Initiative for Africa, 05/2022, 12/2023
• Volunteer, Conference of Youth Ghana, 08/2022, 10/2022
• Campaign Volunteer, 350 Ghana Reducing Our Carbon, 03/2022
• Volunteer, Youth in Natural Resources and Environmental Governance, 01/2022
• Research Enumerator, Green Africa Youth Organization, 09/2021, 10/2021

• Local Pathways Fellowship - UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth
• Youth Sounding Board Member - UNDP Ghana