Abena Soreno Yankyera is a dynamic broadcast journalist and media strategist with a passion for driving impact through innovation and storytelling. As the Strategic Communications Lead at Startup Discovery School Africa, Abena plays a pivotal role in shaping the narrative around Africa’s Just Transition, leveraging a wealth of experience in public relations, radio, and non-profit leadership. Through clear, impactful messaging, Abena is committed to amplifying the voices of climate innovators and highlighting the potential of sustainable ventures across the continent.

Beyond the world of communications, she is an advocate for social causes, such as eliminating period poverty, and is the founder of a charitable non-profit, Goals for flow, working to empower young women. Abena is also a radio host in Ghana. In both local and global arenas, Abena continues to lead conversations that drive positive change, working towards a future where Africa’s innovators and changemakers thrive.