LEADERSHIP AT
UMI Foundation
FOUNDER
Marina Lamptey
Marina is a multiple award winning international relations expert dedicated to advancing economic growth, social development, and gender equality. With expertise in promoting investment opportunities and empowering diaspora communities, she is currently serving as the pioneer Head of Diaspora Relations at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.
A Cause, Bigger Than Self
Outside of her professional endeavours, Marina is the founder of UMI Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization focused on inspiring people to help their communities through impactful and sustainable initiatives. Marina acknowledges the tremendous potential of collaboration and understands that unity plays a pivotal role in accomplishing UMI’s mission and creating a meaningful impact.
Advocacy
Marina is passionate advocate for women and girls’ rights and this can be attested by the first UMI project, A Lady with a Dream. She firmly believes that empowering women and girls is not only a matter of equality but also instrumental in fostering diversity, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable development. Through active involvement in mentoring programs, skills training initiatives, and advocacy campaigns, she strives to create positive change and create a more inclusive society.
