Doris Dartey

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Doris Yaa Korantenmaa Dartey (died 19 July 2020) was a Ghanaian communication educator, consultant and onetime member and chairperson of GJA Awards Committee. She was the former chairperson of the Graphic Communications Group Limited in Ghana. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Education

Dartey studied at the University of Cape Coast, where she graduated with BA in education. She also obtained a graduate diploma in journalism and mass communication from the School of Communication Studies at University of Ghana, and an MA in international affairs (development communication), a graduate diploma in women's studies and a PhD in organizational communication from Ohio University in the US. [6] [7]

Career

She was a communication consultant and worked for donor-funded projects such as African Union Commission, African Development Bank, UNESCO, GIZ, among others. [7] [5]

She also served as a member on the National Media Commission before she became a chairperson of the board of directors of GCGL. She taught communication courses in the USA and Ghana at the University of Dayton, Mount Mercy University, GIMPA, and GIJ. [8] [9]

She was a journalist and hosted some programs[ clarification needed ] [5] [10] in Ghana for some years. She also wrote a column in The Spectator newspaper in Ghana called The WatchWoman which talked about environmental issues, sanitation, health, children and other societal issues. [6] She was a mentor of many journalists, communicators and public relations practitioners in Ghana. [5]

Personal life

She had One daughter and One son.

Death

She died at KBTH in Accra on Sunday, 19 July 2020 after succumbing to complications of breast cancer. [6] [7] She was laid to rest at the Lashibi Funeral Home, a place near Tema. [5]

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References

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  2. ↑ Agency, Ghana News (2020-07-20). "Dr. Doris Dartey passes on". News Ghana. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  3. ↑ "Serial callers are not relevant - communications consultant". MyJoyOnline. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  4. ↑ "Gcbbank Ghana awards". GCB Bank. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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  8. ↑ "'Quack journalist' must be kicked out - Dr. Doris Dartey". Ghissues. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  9. ↑ "UNDP supports responsible elections reportage in Ghana". UNDP in Ghana. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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