Effiah Agyeiwaa

About

Strategic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with an MPH, supporting senior leadership through executive calendar management, executive communications, board-ready reporting, travel logistics, and confidential information handling. Experienced in program support and maternal health initiatives through data-driven learning, monitoring & evaluation, knowledge management, and workflow optimization across public health and nonprofit settings. Bilingual in Ghanaian (Twi) and English.

Experience

• Program Assistant · NYDOH AIDS Institute04-01-2025

  ● Managed complex executive calendars across multiple departments, coordinating 30+ recurring meetings monthly. ● Acted as the primary liaison between leadership, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up on sensitive and high-priority matters. ● Drafted, proofed, and distributed executive-level correspondence, board-ready reports, and briefing materials. ● Coordinated travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports for senior leadership, improving cost efficiency. ● Prepared agendas, briefing notes, and follow-up documentation for executive participation in statewide health initiatives, strengthening leadership readiness and strategic impact. ● Coordinated special projects and collaborative events, demonstrating advanced project management and organizational skills.

• Research Associate · Partners in Health02-01-2024 – 08-31-2024

  Addressed a critical maternal health issue and supported PIH's mission to provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. ● Implemented hygiene practices during childbirth, overcoming cultural barriers and reducing maternal mortality rates. ● Identified areas for improvement and shared best practices to enhance PIH's data-driven maternal health interventions. ● Launched a maternal health program in South Sudan, training 50+ healthcare workers and enhancing childbirth hygiene by 25%. ● Initiated a community reporting system to improve maternal health tracking, boosting data collection efficiency by 20%.

• MPH Practicum Intern · ACESWorld | MPH Practicum Intern07-01-2023 – 12-31-2023

  ● Provided comprehensive support to nonprofit leadership by drafting strategic proposals & donor reports. ● Coordinated internal and external communications, including newsletters and donor-facing updates, increasing engagement. ● Organized digital and physical filing systems to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and easy access to executive-level materials. ● Supported leadership with hiring, onboarding, and training, creating SOPs that improved staff efficiency and integration.

Education

• Boston UniversityMaster of Public Health (MPH), Master of Public Health
• William Paterson UniversityBachelor of Arts, Anthropology (Minors: Biology; African World Studies)

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