Associate Research Scholar
Nutifafa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, minoring Philosophy and Classics and a Master of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ghana. He is a PhD student reading Psychology, with specialization in Developmental Psychology at Arizona State University. He uses longitudinal methods and lifespan theories to study development and understand the impact of psychosocial factors on resilience and wellbeing of adults in low-and middle-income countries. He previously managed research projects as a research manager at the Center for Learning and Childhood Development-Ghana (CLCD-GH). Over the past 6 years, he has used his skills to promote child and caregiver well-being, write and publish research using primary and existing data, teach and mentor students, and worked in bridging the wide mental health treatment gap in Ghana. Nutifafa’s career goal is to expand his impact as a professor in a reputable university and shape local and global health policies with his research. In his spare time, he enjoys watching TV shows, listening to music, hiking and spending quality time with friends and family.
