In celebration of International Girls in ICT Day 2025, Soronko Academy, in partnership with the Gender & Digital Portal, unveiled the Ghana Female Tech Trailblazers shortlist—a recognition of exceptional women driving change in technology, entrepreneurship, digital innovation and STEM education.
This year’s theme, “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation”, highlighted the importance of women’s contributions in shaping Ghana’s digital economy.
Nomination & Shortlisting
According to Soronko Academy, the process involved an open call for nominations across the country, after which a review panel assessed the entries based on innovation, leadership, community impact, and contributions to digital inclusion. From this, over 80 outstanding women were shortlisted, reflecting the diverse and growing role of women in Ghana’s ICT and STEM sectors.
Honorees
The 2025 shortlist celebrated a wide array of entrepreneurs, engineers, executives, innovators and community leaders including:
- Zulaiha Dobia Abdullah – CEO, DivaLoper
- Adobea Essien – Dealer Engagement Analyst, Autochek Ghana
- Akua Otubea Essah – CEO, Child In Tech
- Korngo Dosoo – Lead Product Manger, TMT
- Odamea Amoako – Head of Operations, Communications & Programs, HACSA Foundation
- Lucy Prislove Agyimeh – Mining Engineering Superintendent, African Mining Services
- Theresa S. Agbenyegah – Backend Engineer & Programs Lead, Nalo Solutions / PyLadies Ghana
Afia Paulette Watson MBE – Founder, STEM Academy Achievers - Abigail Mesrenyame Dogbe – Open-source Community Builder & Researcher
- Pepertual Anyimadu – Digital Marketer/Designer, New View Digital Agency
- Theodora Addeafi Gyambrah – Web Development Instructor, MEST Africa
- Miriam Siale – Content Strategist & Community Manager
- Leonora Smart-Abbey – Open-source Community Builder
- Ida Padikuor Na-Tei – CEO, CTN Technologies
- Amtul Wahab Ainooson – Creative Director, Amber Design & Media
- Emmanuella Quintin-Coffie – Co-founder, TWiST Beauty Ltd
- Rufia Adams – Senior ICT Tutor, Al-Faruq College of Education
- Ruthie Armah – AI/Machine Learning Engineer, Hubtel Ghana
- Elizabeth Tawiah – ICT Facilitator, JOBATECH
- Gloria Awuku – President, Coding Ladies Club (TTU Chapter)
- Ndali Modebe – Founder/MD, DAME Media & PR Solutions
- Alice Mensah – Digital Marketing Instructor, Lantern Comitas & Generation
- Nerissa Anku – Energy Engineer, Girls Love STEM
- Engr. Augustina Peace Tagbor – Technical Project Manager, Cummins Ghana
- Winifred Zoyaar – Ladies in Tech Lead, Nonihub
- Fati Adamu Seidu – Digital Marketing Expert
- Linda Davor – Data Analyst, XDSData Ghana
- Joy Bonsu Schmutz – Co-founder, Sherock Women
- Fatahiya Musah – Founder, TiZAA Tech Hub
- Marjanatu Habib – Digital Marketing Expert
- Ebi-Yaa Kwaw – Product Designer, Wewire
- Akweley Abena Okai – Software Entrepreneur, Beeva AI
- Joycelyn Akua Otchere – Data Analyst & Programs Lead, Only Quality Data
- Priscilla Fianu – Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, BigData Ghana Limited
- Akosua Osei – Founder, BeTechConnected
- Jessie Atuama Abugre – CEO & Co-Founder, Poka App / Zuputo
- Nana Adwoa Amponsah-Mensah – Co-Founder, Poka Technology
- Rahmat Akintola – Technical Support Specialist, MEST Africa
- Otema Yirenkyi – Co-founder & Operations Director, Because She Can
- Enyonam Sedode – Head, Group Project Management, Enterprise Group PLC
- Adwoa Konadu Appiah – Software Engineer, Morgan Stanley
- Abigail Yaa Selasi Birikorang – Internship Manager & Lead Designer, Leti Arts
- Joana Delali Awuitor – Digital Media Manager, PaySwitch
- Adeolu Deborah Boluwatife – Data Analyst & STEM Instructor, InovTech STEM Centre
- Grace Aliko – Full-Stack Developer
- Lady Erin Akua Porche’ – Global Management Consultant, Global Works Consulting Group
- Nana Abokoma Sika Antwi – Co-founder, Intelli
- Akua Sencherey – Senior Product Marketing Manager, Andela
- Ohemaa Afriyie Akoto – Digital Innovation & Policy Specialist, Bank of Ghana
- Adiza Alhassan – Research & Innovation, Ghana Water Limited
- Theodora Quandzie – Database Administrator, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Aseda Owusu Addai-Deseh – Data Scientist, Central Insurance
- Simone Maclean – Application Support, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Rosellen Abameriwaa Duncan – Digital Channels Support Officer, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Rose Agyakomaa Ofori – Product Innovations Manager, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Priscilla Baah – Software Developer, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Princess Sam-Boaz – Incident & ServiceDesk Support, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Kweyakie Afi Blebo – Co-founder & Programs Director, Because She Can
- Priscilla Dunyoh – Software Developer, Nsano Limited
- Sarah Aryee – Google Cloud Security Engineer, Yazi
- Kotin Winifred – Founder, Eagle Innovations
- Agnes Ayariga Atanga – Executive Director, The Academic Success Foundation
- Perpetual Adobea Biritwum – Product Manager & Tech Radio Host, Joy 99.7FM
- Victoria Mends – Co-founder & COO, Firefly IO
- Andrewla Takyi – Co-founder, Goliath Robots
- Vanessa Omari – Founder & CEO, VDL Fulfilment
- Natalie Fordwor – Founder, Wonderspaced
- Laura Pepera – CEO & Founder, VirTutor Online
- Emmanuella Tordman – Co-founder, DrDoGood
- Adelaide Atakora – Lead Strategist, MarvelWorks Media
- Afia Antwiwaa Osei – Junior QA Engineer, Monterosa
Founder of Soronko Academy, Regina Honu, applauded the honorees for breaking barriers and inspiring young women across Ghana. She emphasised that the Trailblazers list is not only a celebration of personal achievement but also a call to action for inclusive digital transformation.
