Nana is a multi-hyphenate executive whose goal is to drive impactful initiatives that empower African entrepreneurs, wellness leaders & young professionals to contribute to sustainable economic growth across the continent.

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Education 

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American University, Washington College of Law, J.D. [D.C.]

Columbia University, B.A. [New York City]

Madeira High School, [Mclean VA]

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Entrepreneurship Development | Business Growth | People

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• VerifyMe/QoreID | 2022 – Present: Nana Amoako-Anin has successfully leveraged her market access as an operational partner to coordinate the entry and launch of VerifyMe/QoreID in Ghana. VerifyMe, a Nigeria-based KYC technology platform, was valued at USD 31 million as of 2022.

• CrowdReason GH | 2019 – Present: Credited with leaning into initiatives to bridge gaps between youth employment & emerging markets, Nana co-launched one of Ghana's 1st AI technology compliance businesses, assisting enterprise teams in managing the complexities and risks associated with property tax management. By partnering with the Dallas headquarters, Nana established operational efficiencies across Ghana and the US. The company now boasts a portfolio of 1.5 million tasks/responses and maintains an impressive 98% task-wide team accuracy annually.

• Bliss Yoga Accra | 2013 – Present: As a pioneer in the wellness sector on the continent, Nana successfully founded and has led Bliss Yoga Accra to remarkable growth, training over 200 teachers and working with Google, New York University [NYU], USAID, and the African Women’s Development Fund [AWDF], to list a few. This rapid expansion has solidified Bliss Yoga Accra's status as a prominent player in the continent's wellness industry.

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                                       Wellness Leadership & Advocacy 

• Bliss Yoga Accra | 2013 – Present: Founder of a pioneering yoga studio, credited with establishing yoga as a lifestyle in Ghana [800 members]. 200 HR Yoga Alliance Training: curator of over 10,000 hours of wellness industry-enabling teacher training modalities, with diverse faculty, that has graduated close to 150 teachers. Advocating beyond student metrics, Nana speaks and writes about the future of wellness in Africa, as it is ever-changing. ​​​​

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Social Justice | Youth | Employment | Empowerment 

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• Touch A Life | Feb 2016 - Jul 2019  | Nana's continued commitment to public interest and youth employment/accountability led her to serve as Ghana's Executive Director for Touch a Life, an organization that supports child trafficking victims. In this role, she successfully led the organization through a period of transition and growth, establishing a sustainable program. Directed Touch A Life through the transition, growth and establishment of a fully operational community space in Accra - Life Academy - for college-bound survivors under their care. Provided direct engagement to international volunteers, global partner organizations, and donors. Engaged Board on goal-setting, and annual budget allocations, based on the donor environment.​

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Board Advisory 

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Life Science & Water Sustainability

Cleanearth Scientific Ltd. 

Board Member 

Chair, HR Committee

Risk & Compliance Committee Member

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AI Technology

CrowdReason GH

Chairman of the Board ​

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Pension Fund | Financial Advisory

Petra Trust Ltd. 

Board Member, Committee Member, Audit | Risk

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