Bonus Episode- Francis Tettechu and Maya Asher-Jones

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, host Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi (Founder & CEO of the Global Policy Network) is joined by two GPN leaders: Maya Asher-Jones and Francis Tettechu.

Maya, the lead of the Policy Unpacked podcast, brings her background in politics, international relations, and international journalism into guiding the conversations you hear every week. Having started as a GPN trainee and nearly completing her fellowship, she represents the growth opportunities available within the network.

Francis, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and lead of the GPN social media team, was the first to complete the fellowship scheme. With his strong interest in health policy and a technical background from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, Francis brings a unique perspective to shaping GPN’s global communication efforts.

• Francis’s journey into medical laboratory science and how it connects to his policy work.

• Maya’s path from academia and journalism to leading Policy Unpacked.

• Their shared passion for health policy advocacy, and how their academic and professional backgrounds shaped their perspectives.

• Reflections on the GPN Fellowship: expert-led training, mentoring, and standout projects.

• Lessons in leadership from moving through Global Policy Network.

• What health policy changes they’d prioritise in Ghana and the UK.

• Networking strategies, mentorship advice, and future aspirations.

• Who inspires them

• What they envision for their future careers

• Guests they’d love to hear on Policy Unpacked

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