Our leadership team brings together a dynamic blend of industry expertise, ethical stewardship, and bold imagination. With a shared commitment to clarity, empowerment, and meaningful collaboration, they guide our mission with precision and heart—ensuring every initiative reflects our values and elevates the communities we serve.
Michael Nkrumah is the Director of Operations, ISfTeH Ghana Chapter. An accomplished healthcare and forensic science professional with over two decades of experience spanning clinical research, medical operations, and forensic medicine across Ghana and the United States. He is a Certified Medical Assistant, Forensic & Medicolegal Death Investigator, and former Clinical Research Coordinator at The Ohio State University Medical Center, where he managed groundbreaking studies in neurology, cardiovascular medicine, and telemedicine.
His professional journey includes serving as a Registered Forensic and Medicolegal Death Investigator with the Franklin County Coroner’s Office (USA) and as a Pathologist Assistant at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital. In Ghana, he has supported the Ghana Health Service in strengthening medicolegal systems and training health workers, including facilitating Ebola case management and maternal & child death investigations.
Michael has contributed to multiple international research collaborations, publishing and presenting on stroke, migraine therapies, and digital health innovations. He has also supported high-level health forums such as the ECOWAS Ministerial Meeting on Ebola.
Passionate about healthcare systems strengthening, Michael brings expertise in clinical research operations, medico-legal investigations, and digital health implementation to his role as Director of Operations of the Ghana Chapter of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH). In this capacity, he oversees strategic initiatives, partnerships, and operational excellence to advance telemedicine and eHealth solutions in Ghana and the wider region.
Ama Fordjour is the Director of Tech and Innovations for the Ghana Chapter of the International Society for Telemedicine & E-Health (ISfTeH) – Africa’s first and second global chapter, launched August 23, 2025. A dynamic tech leader, she drives AI and telemedicine initiatives to bridge Ghana’s digital health divide, aligning with WHO’s Global Telehealth Community of Practice and Google’s $37M AI investment in Africa.
As Founder and Managing Director of Six Degrees Ltd., Ama leads strategic tech initiatives, delivering innovative services globally. She negotiated West Africa’s first technology park with Cyber Gateway and MIT and represented them at the UN’s Digital Bridge Africa conference. With 15+ years in software systems engineering, she excels in project management and stakeholder engagement in healthcare and education.
Ama’s vision for Ghana includes accessible libraries for education and state-of-the-art hospitals for healthcare equity. Inspired by JFK’s call to service, she fosters partnerships to advance digital health and innovation. Her vibrant spirit shines through in shared laughter with friends and family, fueling her drive to position Ghana as a leader in Africa’s digital transformation.
Dr. Dennis Addo is the Founding Chairman of the International Society for Telemedicine & E-Health (ISfTeH), Ghana Chapter – the first in Africa and the second chapter globally. As a visionary leader, he is spearheading Ghana’s digital health transformation, positioning the nation as a pioneer in Africa’s digital health movement. His leadership in establishing the ISfTeH Ghana Chapter connects local innovators with global networks, including WHO, VillageReach, and Google, to bridge the digital health divide and advance equitable healthcare through AI, telemedicine, and innovative technologies.
As the Founder and CEO of Claron Health International, Dr. Addo drives a trailblazing managed and digital healthcare company delivering cutting-edge medical, occupational, and preventative health services across Africa. Claron serves global giants such as Tullow Oil, Kosmos Energy, Halliburton, Coca-Cola Equatorial, Standard Chartered Bank, and Vodafone, establishing itself as a leader in corporate health and wellness with ambitions for global expansion. Its flagship telemedicine platform, Claron Doc, is transforming healthcare delivery, with plans to scale to underserved rural areas, addressing connectivity and literacy challenges.
A global champion for digital health and innovation, Dr. Addo served as the Global Lead for COVID Safe Paths at the MIT Media Lab, advancing AI-driven public health solutions. His entrepreneurial vision birthed Wala Digital Health, a groundbreaking digital marketplace for blood donation, processing, and delivery, tackling critical blood shortages in developing nations.
With a robust background as a Senior Medical Officer for the United Nations (UNIFIL and UNOCI), Dr. Addo managed healthcare for thousands of soldiers in war-torn regions, demonstrating resilience and leadership under pressure. As an Edward S. Mason and Adrian Cheng Fellow at Harvard University, he shapes high-impact health policies and innovations. A member of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, he holds an MD from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University, and postgraduate degrees in Global Health from UC Berkeley. As a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurship Program, he leverages cutting-edge tools to scale ventures globally.
