Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages
References
Public Speaking Engagements
Selected Achievements
Timeline
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GEORGINA S.A. KUMAH-DZAGAH

Accra

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in psychosocial support and advocacy, notably as Executive Secretary at the Breast Society of Ghana. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and project management, successfully enhancing organizational visibility and patient resilience. Adept at public speaking and building impactful partnerships to drive awareness and support for breast cancer initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Secretary

Breast Society of Ghana
Accra
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide counselling and administrative support for breast cancer patients and families.
  • Coordinate national advocacy campaigns, education programs, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage communications and publicity to enhance organizational visibility.

Founder & Director

Flames of Hope Foundation
Accra
01.2021 - Current
  • Established a survivor-led NGO providing psychosocial counselling, advocacy, and artificial breast prostheses.
  • Designed awareness campaigns and survivor forums reaching thousands of women.
  • Built partnerships with NGOs, hospitals, and corporate bodies to expand impact.

Breast Cancer Patient Navigator

Embrace Society
Accra
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Supported patients through diagnosis and treatment at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
  • Conducted needs assessments and tailored patient support plans.
  • Strengthened patient–provider communication and patient resilience.

Co-Founder & Director

Kingsford International School
Oyarifa
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Co-founded and managed administration, academic supervision, and parent engagement.
  • Boosted enrolment through community outreach and strategic brand promotion.

Head of Customer Services

Focus Capital
Accra
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Led customer service team, handling client relations and complaints.
  • Improved client satisfaction through feedback-driven service enhancements.

Administrative Assistant (National Service)

Adentan Municipal Assembly
Accra
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provided administrative support to the Council Chairman.
  • Streamlined office systems for improved operational efficiency.

Education

MA - Counselling

University of Ghana
Legon
12.2025

Executive Certificate - Counselling

Trinity Theological Seminary / College of Counselling & Psychology
Accra - Ghana
12.2022

BSc (Hons) - Marketing

University of Professional Studies
Accra
12.2009

SSCE - Accounting

Awudome Senior High School
Tsito
12.2004

Skills

  • Counselling & Psychosocial Support
  • Breast Cancer Navigation & Advocacy
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
  • Social Enterprise Leadership
  • Public Speaking & Awareness Creation
  • Project & Brand Management

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Ewe, Fluent
  • Twi, Fluent
  • Ga, Working knowledge

References

Available upon request.

Public Speaking Engagements

  • Keynote Speaker: Breast cancer awareness campaigns (Accra and nationwide).
  • Facilitator: Counselling and patient navigation training workshops.
  • Storyteller: Shared survivor journey at community and national platforms.

Selected Achievements

  • Founded Flames of Hope Foundation, restoring dignity to breast cancer survivors through prosthesis provision and counselling.
  • Supported numerous women through survivor-led counselling and navigation at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
  • Spearheaded advocacy initiatives improving breast health awareness across Ghana.
  • Built partnerships with NGOs, hospitals, and media for survivor empowerment.

Timeline

Executive Secretary

Breast Society of Ghana
08.2022 - Current

Breast Cancer Patient Navigator

Embrace Society
03.2021 - 01.2024

Founder & Director

Flames of Hope Foundation
01.2021 - Current

Co-Founder & Director

Kingsford International School
01.2014 - 01.2018

Head of Customer Services

Focus Capital
01.2011 - 01.2014

Administrative Assistant (National Service)

Adentan Municipal Assembly
01.2009 - 01.2010

MA - Counselling

University of Ghana

Executive Certificate - Counselling

Trinity Theological Seminary / College of Counselling & Psychology

BSc (Hons) - Marketing

University of Professional Studies

SSCE - Accounting

Awudome Senior High School
GEORGINA S.A. KUMAH-DZAGAH