Mavis Akom

Mavis Akom has over nine years of experience in agricultural research. Currently, Mavis is a Senior Technologist with the Counsel for Scientific and Industrial Research Project (CSIR) at the Crops Research Institute. She focuses on developing and promoting technologies that address deforestation, soil degradation, and climate change. Mavis also promotes child science education for girls by organizing role model events to motivate them to take up a career in science. She holds a Master’s degree in Agroforestry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Mavis Akom is committed to helping farmers with soil fertility issues and declining crop yields by educating them on improved and sustainable crop management technologies. Mavis hopes to become a renowned female scientist and youth mentor and aims to improve the livelihood of farmers in Ghana.