Nutifafa Dey is a PhD student in Psychology, specializing in Developmental Psychology, at Arizona State University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with minors in Philosophy and Classics, and a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ghana.
He uses longitudinal methods and lifespan theories to study development and to understand how psychosocial factors affect the 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 promoted child and caregiver well-being, written and published research using primary and existing data, taught and mentored students, and worked to bridge the wide mental health treatment gap in Ghana. His career goal is to expand his impact as a professor at a reputable university and to shape local and global health policies with his research. In his spare time, he enjoys TV shows, music, hiking and time with friends and family.