MARIAN BROBBEY ABDULAI
Greater Accra Region
Summary
A multifaceted Senior Nurse, Midwife and Global Health specialist with over 20 years of experience operating at the intersection of clinical practice, international development and socio-legal advocacy. Expert in identifying health system resilience gaps across High Income Countries and Low and Middle Income Countries. Most recent roles include serving as an SME Director, within the LMIC Ghana, bridging the gap between clinical research and statutory frameworks. The SME aims, to address structural violence and economic disparities, through scalable, sustainable business models, that promote gender equality and neuro-inclusive access.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Founder
The Aburi Grace River Group
01.2023 - Current
- Establish and lead a Consortium with a northern region vocational training school to facilitate strategic advertising and recruitment of talent from rural areas.
- Partner with an Agricultural Scientist to integrate new technologies into the production of sustainable raw materials for manufacturing.
- Direct strategic plans for high end sustainable housing and affordable housing initiatives across the Aburi Mountains and Coastal regions.
- Lead the company mission to establish STEM led manufacturing specialising in sustainable water systems and healthy skincare using sustainably resourced materials.
- Design innovative, accessible living environments tailored for gender equality, young people and neuro-inclusive access to promote social and economic mobility.
- Manage complex cross border regulatory compliance, navigating Ghanaian land use legislation and industrial standards to ensure ethical and transparent operations.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Registered Midwife
Barts Health NHS Trust
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Operated within complex legal and safeguarding environments governed by WHO, NICE and NMC statutory frameworks.
- Managed high level safeguarding cases involving vulnerable populations and identified systemic failures to initiate legal referral pathways.
- Royal London Hospital
Registered Staff Nurse
National Health Service
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Served as Privacy and Dignity Lead Nurse, overseeing departmental compliance with healthcare law and patient data protection.
- Managed clinical audits and quality assurance protocols aligned with national health policy.
Education
MSc - Global Public Health
Queen Mary University of London
BSc (Hons) - Midwifery
University of Hertfordshire
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Middlesex University
NGO Governance and Constitutional Law -
State University of New York at Buffalo
Masterclass in Organic Skincare Formulation -
Formula Botanica
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Leadership Programme -
Economic Evaluation -
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Intersectional Strategy
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Economic Impact and GDP Growth
- Global Market Integration
- Sustainable Raw Materials
Locations
- London, United Kingdom
- Kwabenya, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Executive Personal Statement
My professional journey is defined by a deep commitment to safeguarding the most vulnerable through identifying gaps in health systems resilience. Throughout my tenure within the UK National Health Service and my work as the Director of Avery Grace River, I have developed an acute ability to identify systemic lapses before they escalate into crises. My unique edge lies in the vast exposure gained as a Midwife and Nurse; I have provided advocate led care to populations ranging from the wealthiest residents of North London to the most marginalised communities in Northern Ghana., What sets my profile apart is the seamless transition from clinical practice into a broader role as an advocate and researcher focused on systemic change and economic stability. My academic foundation informs a cross sector edge that bridges the intersection of public health, research, economics and law. This is further strengthened by my strategic capacity for management, evidenced by my leadership of a Consortium that links vocational training and agricultural science to local economic development., I am personally committed to dismantling the dependency trap and breaking the cycle of gender based violence, inclusive of the lack of agency that results in no choice, no voice, no pay and no say. Through a strategic Consortium, I am dedicated to reaching rural communities to provide vocational training and professional opportunities for marginalised people of colour. My mission with Aburi Grace River is to drive climate justice and social equity through both high end sustainable developments and affordable housing alongside innovative Wellness Centres. By empowering neuro-diverse young people and marginalised groups through health and education access, I aim to reduce the burden of disease on the economy and foster a more productive, high GDP nation.
Timeline
Director and Founder
The Aburi Grace River Group
01.2023 - Current
Registered Midwife
Barts Health NHS Trust
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Staff Nurse
National Health Service
01.2004 - 01.2013
MSc - Global Public Health
Queen Mary University of London
BSc (Hons) - Midwifery
University of Hertfordshire
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Middlesex University
NGO Governance and Constitutional Law -
State University of New York at Buffalo
Masterclass in Organic Skincare Formulation -
Formula Botanica