Linda is a data analyst and scientist who sees data as a key to solving real-world challenges. As a Melton Senior Fellow and global citizen, she brings a thoughtful, cross-cultural perspective to every project. At Ashesi University in Accra, she supports research by critically analyzing tools, designing materials for data collection, and drawing insights from complex information. Linda has explored trends across Africa as a data analyst at Zerone AnalytiQs, turning raw data into clear, compelling stories. She’s taught courses in computing, facilitated dialogues on gender and governance, and led campus initiatives focused on sustainability. For Linda, working with data isn’t just technical, it’s a way to understand people, spark change, and build a better future. As a CAN Fellow, she is utilizing her data skills to map out and make a case for the urgency of addressing landfill air pollutants and extreme weather conditions and their impact on respiratory health in Ghanaian communities, especially in Accra.
