Akuah Frempong

Akuah Frempong is a first-generation African-Caribbean-Canadian woman, Akuah holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Management of Applied Science, Specialization in Global Health Systems in Africa from Western University. She was a member of the initial 2023 cohort of the Broadbent Institute’s Emerging Leader’s Program.

By day, Akuah is a healthcare administrator for a homeless health organization in downtown Toronto where she liaises with shelter partners and community organizations to provide low-barrier healthcare clinics to individuals experiencing homelessness. Outside of work, Akuah serves as the Chapter Secretary for the Congress of Black Women, Oshawa/Whitby Chapter and is a Community Member on the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce.