A technology entrepreneur and education philanthropist, Tom founded the African Gifted Foundation to provide educational opportunities to talented African girls with a passion for Maths and Science. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at WPP, the Chair of the King's Trust UK, (formerly The Prince's Trust) and Honorary Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford. In 2017, he was voted Britain’s most influential person of Afro-Caribbean descent.

Anne-Marie Kruk is Executive Director of the African Gifted Foundation, supporting the development of Africa's next generation of female STEM leaders through the African Science Academy.

Anne-Marie is a global business leader and social impact advocate, with experience driving customer-led transformation and digital innovation across industry. She has held senior roles at McKinsey & Company and other leading organisations.

She is also the host of The Greaterverse Podcast and a Non-Executive Director at Constella Music. Earlier in her career, Anne-Marie founded and led an epilepsy advocacy charity.

The African Science Academy is headed by Ms Gifty Ghansah, who joined ASA with extensive experience as an educator in the UK and Ghana. She was most recently Vice Principal and Head of Mathematics at a leading Academy in London where she taught for 14 years. Gifty believes in an education that develops students academically, emotionally and mentally to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities they will go on to face.

Maxwell teaches A-level mathematics and further mathematics. His interest is in building a strong mathematics foundation that will empower ASA students to succeed in STEM. He is also passionate about students’ successful transition into college, and so supports them in their university and scholarship applications.

Michael Tornyo holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) He has worked as a Network Operations Engineer for MTN-Ghana NOC, has taught IGCSE, A-Level Physics, IB MYP Physics, IB DP Physics and IB CP Engineering. He was recently selected as an expert to review Ghana’s new science curriculum for Basic 7 to 10. He believes students deserve quality instruction with the opportunity to interact with one another and the instructor.

Elijah is passionate about working with youth and high school students to empower them mathematically and also has a strong commitment to enhancing and supporting mathematics and science education

Eric is passionate about female empowerment and encouraging young women to excel in STEM. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment, Eric inspires female students to explore their interests in science and technology, aiming to bridge the gender gap and empower the next generation of female scientists and innovators.

Richmond is passionate about supporting students in their STEM journeys and creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment where curiosity thrives. As a teaching assistant with expertise in physics, he simplifies complex concepts and inspires students to explore the wonders of science and mathematics. He is committed to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering students to reach their full potential. Richmond is excited to contribute to their educational growth and help ignite a passion for learning.

Beatrice works to coordinate student recruitment across Africa. She works with volunteers, together with the ASA admissions team to ensure that students have a smooth application process and are onboarded successfully into the African Science Academy.

Jennifer leads the Admin & Pastoral Team of the school. Having worked in the Admin Department of ASA, first as the Admissions Officer then as the Admin and Communications Officer, she has vast experience in educational administration and management . She is committed to advocating for equality for girls and driving change in Africa through communication and STEM.

Victoria Adeku is a passionate professional dedicated to driving organizational success and growth at the African Science Academy (ASA). She collaborates with the ASA admissions team to ensure a seamless application and onboarding process for students and committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments for all.

Irene is a dedicated Administration and Communications Officer at the African Science Academy where she is passionate about using communication to foster connections and creating organizational environments that enhance productivity. Irene works closely with the leadership team to help promote the Academy's mission of empowering young women in science, ensuring that key messages are communicated clearly and efficiently across various platforms.

Monica is a dedicated Hostel Guardian who seeks to leverage her rich background in education and boarding management to support the school's mission of empowering young women. She has a proven record of successfully heading boarding facilities of schools, further sharpening her skills in creating a secure and supportive living environment. At ASA, Monica is committed to ensuring the holistic development of each student, providing a safe and enriching space where young ladies can explore their potential and achieve their fullest capacity.