Diana Wilson
Ghanaian-American Diana Wilson is the founder of Yielding Accomplished African Women (Yaa W).
Yaa W is Ghana’s first finance and technology accelerator for women.
The yearlong program enables female college students to complete an intensive educational course in finance/technology, leadership development, branding and professional etiquette. It also provides comprehensive certification courses, extensive online training software, and experience with hands-on social impact projects, constructed to ensure every participant masters the fundamental skills requisite for employment at top financial and technology corporations.
Yaa W stands out amongst the crowd because they focus on 1) college women, 2) socio-economic diversity of participants, 3) finance and technology and 4) utilize an interdisciplinary teaching approach. Their vision is necessary, significant and set for high levels of impact.