Meet Our Team

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 Emmeline Adu-Beng is the founder and president of the Elizabeth Yaa Mansa Foundation. Having been raised in Ghana, she relocated to the United States in her youth, continuing her education there. Having experienced several personal and societal barriers, she held fast to her love of learning that was cultivated in her childhood in Ghana and went on to become a professional in the aerospace industry.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and two master’s degrees in business administration and strategic management from Indiana University. She is a professional in the aerospace industry with years of experience practicing in various engineering disciplines such as Material and Project engineering, as well as experience in business development and strategy. 

She has a passion for career development and mentorship, having driven and supported numerous career development initiatives within her company. She is a committed mentor of early career engineering professionals, working with mentees to build their network and expand their professional scope. Inspired by the memory of her grandmother, Elizabeth Yaa Mansa, and her passion for helping incoming professionals navigate their career, Emmeline created this foundation to increase opportunities for students in underserved communities in Ghana to fully realize their potential and make their impact in the industries helping the nation grow.