Shamima Muslim is the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson for Ghanas President John Dramani Mahama and an award-winning former broadcast journalist. A development communications specialist with expertise in advocacy and media skills, she is also a current law student. Her career highlights include co-hosting Ghanas 2012 Vice-Presidential debate and being a pioneering alumna of President Obamas Young African Leaders Initiative.
She is a passionate advocate for women, youth, and marginalized groups, which motivated her transition from journalism to politics. Describing herself as a "minority of a minority, " she draws on her background as a Muslim woman from the Upper West region to champion inclusion. She is a devout Muslim who believes in leading by example.
Unique fact: Shamima is the founder and convener of the Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA), an organization dedicated to improving the visibility and welfare of women in the media.
Read the full overview →They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.
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Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.
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