Board of Advisors
Our board of advisors provides us with input, help and advice and currently consist of:
Who We Are
We are a group of former and current scholars of the DAAD with a connection to both Germany and Africa. Our members are either Germans who have spent time in an African university or Africans who have been studying in Germany.
As one of almost 150 official DAAD alumni associations worldwide, we are part of a huge network spanning all continents and carry on the spirit of “change through exchange” for generations following our own scholarships.
Regular Events
Every year we have two regular events, our annual conference in fall about changing interdisciplinary topics with around 70 participants, and a work meeting with around 30 active members, where we do the work to keep our association running.
Check out our news section to get an impression of our most recent events.
Board
Every other year we elect a board of five people who run our association on a daily basis.
Currently our board members are:
Lisa-Annabell Ramsperger
Chairwoman, works in social work and is studying Intercultural Communication and Cooperation
Sabo Kwuada Sini
Deputy chairman, is an engineer specializing in data analysis and documentation at Stuttgart Netze GmbH
Esther Amankwah
Pursuing her PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of Hohenheim, focusing on biodiversity-friendly agricultural policy modeling.
Obinna Isiwekpeni
Former scholarship recipient, is a software engineer with degrees in electrical engineering.
Clara Hippach
A teacher in training studying English and Philosophy/Ethics for the Master of Education.Working Groups
Next to our board, we are organized in working groups who are all responsible for a specific aspect in our work:
PR
Runs our social media channels and website, making sure our activities are visible and our message reaches the right audience.
Networking
Keeps us connected within the association by fostering relationships and building a strong sense of community.
Academic
Ensures we continue to learn and grow by providing opportunities for education and intellectual exchange.
Photo
Reaching out to members and conference participants to collect personal experiences captured in pictures and photos in order to create our yearly ANSA calendar.
Conference
Organizes our annual big get-together, creating the space for collaboration, inspiration, and celebration.
Cay Etzold
Cay Etzold is a German international academic and development cooperation specialist with a long career in higher-education exchange and scholarly collaboration, especially related to Africa and other world regions.
Dr. Rahab Njeri
Dr. Rahab Njeri is is a Kenyan-born historian, decolonial scholar, educator, trainer, and community activist based in Germany. Her work centers on critical race and diversity studies, anti-racism, and the decolonization of knowledge and institutions.