Based in Ghana, NANA AMOAKO-ANIN is the operational wellness leader of the future — holistic, systems-savvy, people-centered, and results-oriented. She doesn't just manage operations — she cultivates ecosystems where people and purpose thrive together. Nana’s background in both the legal field and the arts gives her a unique ability to design systems that are both structured and intuitive. Nana adapts systems based on context, not templates — showing real localization savvy and resourcefulness.
Nana is an expert in market entry, and focuses on engaging in early to late-stage business interventions and currently oversees dynamic operational projects in Ghana.
The last decade, inside the health and wellness sector, has seen Nana focus particularly on leading operations in Ghana as CEO of yoga studio Bliss Yoga Accra. A leader in growth and opportunity, she has spent 20 years driving strategic business operations leadership inside the legal, compliance, ethics, finance and well-being industry.
Nana is a sought-after speaker for business forums, trend panels and women’s events and serves on a number of boards and advisories. In recognition of her impactful work, Nana was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by the Tony Elumelu Foundation, a leader in impact investing with a $100 million commitment to support 10,000 entrepreneurs over ten years. She was also invited by the Biden White House to participate in a roundtable in Accra, gathering 6 leading Ghanaian businesswomen to discuss key issues affecting the state of entrepreneurship in Africa, during Kamala Harris' historic visit to Ghana in 2023.
Her entrepreneurial journey has earned her features in prominent media outlets, including CNN, BBC World News, TEDx Accra, and in Oprah (O) Magazine.
Stand-Out Executive Skills:
- Operational Oversight/International Partnerships
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Community Engagement/Well-Being Support
- Marketing/Communications
- Arts & Cultural Initiatives
Education
B.A. Columbia University, Visual Arts/Art History
J.D. American University, International/Public Interest Law
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