Abdul-Malik Iddrisu

Catalyst Committee Member

The journey of learning and uncovering life’s mysteries has always been my passion. Growing up in a modest village setting, my childhood and early education were fraught with challenges,
yet these experiences instilled resilience and a determination to succeed. Despite the hurdles, I never allowed my circumstances to hinder my growth. From an early age, I realized the significance of contributing to my community. Even before senior high school, I actively participated in community service, driven by a desire to create meaningful change. My passion for education and science led me to pursue a bachelor of Education in science, laying the groundwork for my academic journey. Determined to overcome the limitations of my childhood education.

My inspiration stems from remarkable individuals like Professor Francis Allotey, Christine Amoako-Nuama, and Alexander Anim-Mensah, Dr. Osman Adamu Dufailu, whose dedication
to science and societal impact motivates me to follow a similar path. I am actively involved in several extracurricular and community service initiatives in the past, including being an alumnus of Lead for Ghana, an organization championing quality education for all Ghanaian children irrespective of their socio-economic background. As a volunteer and programs coordinator at HERPol-Africa, worked as Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Officer on a USAID Funded Activity, System Strengthening Activity in Ghana Education System(SAGES SSA) a Project lead,founder of Zangbalun Spot and an active Catalyst at EduSpots. I have developed leadership, teamwork, and communication skills critical to professional and personal success.

With a strong sense of social responsibility, I aspire to become a lecturer and researcher in health sciences. Currently, I am pursuing an MSc in Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, Through these experiences, I remain committed to driving impactful change in my community and beyond.