Ivy Kodzi

Creative Director, Penn State University

dr ivy kodzi

Dr. Kodzi is a social scientist whose work relates population health and welfare outcomes. Born and raised in Ghana, she has lived, worked, and conducted research across Africa and the US. She has published widely on topics on family planning, the health and wellbeing of African women and children, and children's schooling outcomes. Her research career includes collaborations with respected institutions such as the African Population and Health Research Center in Nairobi and Ohio State University's Institute for Population Research. She has taught Sociology, Global Health, and Wellness. She believes that appropriate evidence-based policies will greatly benefit Africa's next generation.

Areas of Specialization

Research implementation, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Proposal writing