Derrick Dwamena
Director and Co-founder @Gleechild Initiative
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WORK HISTORY
Director and Co-founder @Gleechild Initiative
Accra, GH
This is an NGO that was started to raise funds to support orphanages during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since our inception in June 2020, we have raised in excess of a and rising to purchase food and water for the orphans. We have been officially registered with the Registrar General\'s office in Ghana.
EDUCATION
St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School
General Science
The University of Edinburgh
Summer School
Duke University
Master of Arts - MA
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Temple University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
ABOUT DERRICK DWAMENA
I am a Doctoral Student in Cognition and Neuroscience at Temple University\'s College of Liberal Arts, specializing in Consumer Decision-Making and Neuroeconomics. Through my affiliation with the Fox School of Business, I integrate scientific and business perspectives to explore complex decision-making processes.Previously, I worked as an Associate in Research I at Duke University School of Medicine, where I honed my skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and project management while managing multiple research projects. My academic foundation includes a Master of Arts in Bioethics and Science Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Michigan State University. My expertise lies at the intersection of neuroeconomics and cognitive decision science, focusing on how neuroscience can inform smarter, consumer-centric business strategies.Outside of academia, I am passionate about social impact. I co-founded and led initiatives to support orphanages, empower young achievers, and raise epilepsy awareness in Ghana—work that reflects my commitment to creating meaningful change.I am excited to translate my expertise into consulting, where I aim to help organizations enhance the consumer decision-making process. By leveraging neuroscientific insights, I seek to guide businesses in making informed, consumer-focused decisions that drive sustainable success.
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