Our People

Maame Yaa Agyepong #

Managing Director

With a strong foundation in customer service excellence, strategic problem-solving, and corporate communication, Maame Yaa Agyepong brings a wealth of experience to Synergy Strategica Ltd. As Managing Director, she is committed to delivering innovative corporate training programs and communication strategies that drive organisational success.

Maame Yaa's professional journey spans over seven years, during which she has honed her ability to foster seamless client experiences, enhance service delivery, and lead high-performing teams. Her expertise in active listening, empathetic communication, and strategic customer engagement makes her an invaluable asset to businesses looking to refine their corporate communication and training initiatives.

Her background in community development from the University of Massachusetts Boston, combined with her hands-on experience in operational leadership at renowned organizations such as Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and IT support services, enables her to design and implement tailored training programs that align with business goals. Maame Yaa's multilingual proficiency in English, Twi, and Korean further strengthens her ability to connect with diverse teams and global audiences.

At Synergy Strategica Ltd., Maame Yaa leads with a proactive and results-driven approach, ensuring that clients benefit from cutting-edge strategies in corporate communication, leadership training, and customer engagement. Her commitment to excellence, adaptability, and continuous innovation positions the company as a premier provider of corporate solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

Karen Kpodo #

Director, Strategic Communications & Brand Engagement View LinkedIn Profile

Karen S. Kpodo is an accomplished Corporate Communications Strategist with over seven years of experience designing and executing impactful communication campaigns across West Africa. As Director of Synergy Strategica Ltd., she brings visionary leadership, cross-sector expertise, and a deep understanding of brand storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.

Her career spans dynamic roles in media relations, campaign management, and communication consulting for multinational brands such as Coca-Cola Ghana, Multichoice Ghana, Samsung West Africa, and MTN Ghana. At Synergy Strategica, she has led strategic initiatives that tripled client visibility and strengthened stakeholder partnerships across the public and private sectors.

Karen’s core strengths lie in developing culturally resonant narratives, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning communication strategies with business outcomes. Her innovative approach has resulted in the successful execution of multi-market campaigns, high-level training programs, and thought leadership in sustainability communication.

A bilingual communicator (English and French) and a creative problem-solver, Karen holds a Master of Arts in Brands and Communication from the University of Professional Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

She is passionate about harnessing the power of communication to drive influence, inspire change, and build lasting impact.

Prof. Kobby Mensah #

Lead Consultant View LinkedIn Profile

Kobby Mensah is Lead Consultant at Synergy Strategica. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, University of Ghana Business School. He is highly skilled in general communications and campaign management, social media development and their conversion from on-line to on-the-ground engagement and measurement, academic and professional writing, media relations, event planning, and team development and management. Over the years, Kobby has successfully developed marketing campaigns, streamlining procedures and corporate and political brand strategies. Kobby obtained his PhD in Journalism from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He also holds an MSc in International Marketing degree from the Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, and is a Chartered Marketer (CIM, UK). He has published an impressive number of peer reviewed articles and book chapters in the areas of Political Organizations and Parties, Elections, Public Opinion and Voting Behavior and Political Communication. Kobby has consulted for Ghana Education Service Occupational Pension Scheme (GESOPS), Republic Bank, Golden Star Mining Ltd, Ghana Navy, Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Accra Brewery Ltd (ABL), ABinBev Company, Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE), among others. Kobby has interests in Political Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism Marketing, Branding and Social Media.

Rachel V. Brown (PhD) #

Consultant

Rachel Brown is a Consultant at Synergy Strategica. She is a proud Jamaican Communication Specialist and lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. In 2020, she earned her PhD from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona with a thesis focusing on the impact of Social Media Activism. She earned her Master's degree in Law from Wake Forest University, and her Bachelors degree from the University of Southern California. She is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Every Mikkle Foundation and the Vice President of Global United Diaspora. Her work has taken her to 31 countries where she has conducted projects in many fields including ending hunger, environmental sustainability, youth advocacy, women's empowerment, health, culture, education, the performing arts, public speaking, and sports. In 2019 she was named one of the Caribbean's 30 under 30. She has also served as a Global Youth Ambassador for ‘A World at School’ since 2015. Dr. Brown believes we have the power and duty to heal, protect, and restore our earth and its people by first educating others and then implementing impactful changes. She is a dynamic speaker and communicator who has spoken at and moderated several international events, workshops, and panels.

Olivia Akosua Tevon #

Executive Support and Communications Associate

Olivia Akosua Tevon is an emerging professional in environmental science and corporate operations, currently serving as Executive Support and Communications Associate at Synergy Strategica Ltd. She plays a key role in supporting efficient office operations while managing the company’s social media presence. With a background as an Administrative Assistant at the Ministry of Railways Development (2021–2024), Olivia brings strong expertise in office coordination, research, and digital engagement.

Her skills in social media management, organisation, and communication contribute significantly to Synergy Strategica’s mission of delivering research-based communications solutions. Olivia ensures structured internal operations and enhances brand visibility through strategic content creation, helping the company provide innovative media and consulting services to clients.

She is also instrumental in coordinating executive training programmes, managing high-level stakeholder communications, and supporting compliance and reporting functions. With a solid foundation in data analysis, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance, Olivia combines technical knowledge with practical business acumen to support impactful communication outcomes and sustainable organisational growth.

Albert-James S. Tayman (PhD) #

Trainer

Albert is a Trainer at Synergy Strategica. He is an academic, researcher and filmmaker with an extensive background in media practices. Albert has taught different fields of study in both media and communication studies including Visual Communication, Communication Research, New Media and Society and Organisational Communication. He studied for his doctoral degree, in Media and Communication at the prestigious Bournemouth University, from where he also got a graduate degree in Broadcast and Film Management. Prior to that, Albert studied at the National Film and Television institute in Ghana. He has also worked in advertising, film and television production, as an advertising account executive, sound engineer, cameraperson and video editor. He has held teaching and academic management positions at both the Ghana Institute of Journalism and the Catholic University of College of Ghana. His research interests include the use of public broadcasting for social change, political messaging, communication, and social development: photographic and visual rhetoric. He is a Chevening Alumnus.

Dickson Amexo (Mphil) #

Trainer

Dickson is a Trainer at Synergy Strategica. He is also a lecturer and the Acting Head of Department of Language and Communication Skills at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He has over two decades’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language to non-speakers and professionals, with a focus on pragmatic and effective communication. He is passionate about improving communication across cultures by providing comprehensive language solutions to individuals and corporate institutions in the West Africa sub-region. Dickson is an expert at using an integrated approach to teaching languages to achieve desired results in a limited timeframe. Dickson is a member of both the Ghana Association of Translators and Interpreters and the Ghana Journalists Association. Dickson has an Mphil in French and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and French both from the University of Ghana, Legon. He also holds two certificates in Academic Curriculum Development and Teaching Functional French from Centre de Linguistique Appliqué (C. L. A) Université de Franche –Comté (France) and the Centre International d’Etudes Pédagogiques – (CIEP), Paris, France respectively.

Larissa Agbemelo-Tsomafo (Mphil, PhD Candidate) #

Trainer

Larissa is a Trainer at Synergy Strategica. She holds an Mphil in French (linguistics) from University of Ghana. She went for her linguistics trip, a year abroad program in Benin and taught as a French tutor in the University of Guelph, Canada for a semester. For 10 years, Larissa has lectured French language at the Catholic University College of Ghana. She is currently pursuing her PhD in French language. Her passion has always led her to encourage every student to be fluent in the French language in other to fit the international job market.