Lena Leumer took over as director of the DAAD Office in Ghana in June 2024. She has been working for the DAAD at the headquarters in Bonn since 2011, most recently for the Center for International Academic Collaborations. Her focus is on the Sub-Saharan Africa region and the topics of internationalization of higher education and development cooperation are her main interests. She studied at the Universities of Hamburg and Bonn.

Felix Barnes is the Programme Officer of the Regional Office Accra. He joined the team after some years of study and professional experience in Germany. He completed his Master’s in Sustainable Resource Management in Munich – an international degree programme. Having studied in Germany as a foreign student, he is in the best position to help Ghanaian students wanting to study in Germany. He is available for personal consultation at the DAAD Regional Office in the Goethe-Institut (next to NAFTI, East Cantonments).

Fortune Agbele has a PhD in political science and specialised knowledge in electoral participation, governance, and international development. Earning her doctorate from the University of Bayreuth, she come with a comparative knowledge in higher education of Germany and West Africa. Fortune’s extensive knowledge of West Africa, including the Nigerian higher education sector, stems from her deep regional engagement and collaboration with academic and development partners.

As a former DAAD scholar and having previously worked with the DAAD in Ghana in 2014, she has insights into the needs of students and academic institutions and is happy to connect with students and academics alike.

David Acquaye is an experienced professional with a strong background in supporting project implementation across diverse sectors, including Agriculture, Education, and Health. He has a proven track record of working with partners on projects funded by major donor agencies like USAID. With a focus on project management, coordination, and implementation of program activities, David brings a wealth of expertise to any team. He holds a degree from the University of Development Studies, Tamale, further solidifying his foundation in development work.

Johanna is the intern at the DAAD Regional Office Accra. She holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the RWTH in Aachen, Germany. As she has only recently completed her studies in Germany, she is happy answer questions about student life in Germany and help Ghanaian students understand more about their options to study in Germany.