Dr. Christiana is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for sustainable textile development in Ghana. As the founder of Reclaim Textile Network (RTN), she is dedicated to driving innovation, education, and sustainability in the textile industry. With a career spanning teaching, research, and leadership, Dr. Okai-Mensah brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to empowering communities through textiles.

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Education

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• PhD in Textiles Design Technology – KNUST

• MPhil in Art Education – KNUST

• Master of Art in Adult Education – University of Ghana

• BA Art (Textiles) – KNUST

• Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ – Saint Monica’s Training College, Mampong-Ashanti

• GCE O Level – Saint Monica’s Secondary School, Mampong-Ashanti

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Professional Expertise

Dr. Okai-Mensah is a highly skilled professional with excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. Proficient in tools like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, and LMS, she excels at managing complex projects, meeting tight deadlines, and fostering collaboration.

Contributions to the Textile Industry
As a researcher and educator, Dr. Okai-Mensah has authored several influential papers, including:

• Textiles Education in Ghana: Views from Senior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region

• Adoption of Sustainability Practices by Textile Firms: Implications for Competitiveness

• Sustainable Practices of Large-Scale Textile Firms in Ghana

She has presented at prestigious international conferences, such as the International Conference on Education Development and Innovation (INCEDI 2017) and the International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology (ICEBUT 2018 & 2019).

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Leadership and Vision for RTN

Under Dr. Okai-Mensah’s leadership, Reclaim Textile Network (RTN) Ghana is pioneering sustainable practices and innovative solutions in the textile industry. Her vision is to create a network that empowers local artisans, promotes eco-friendly production, and fosters global collaboration.

Professional Experience

• Lecturer in Textile Technology – Accra Technical University

• Head of Department and Teacher – Accra High School

• Teacher – 3 Garrison JHS, Sunyani

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Community Engagement

Dr. Okai-Mensah is deeply committed to community development and education:

• Board Member and Education Committee Chairperson – Victory Presbyterian Church School

• Member – Municipal Education Oversight Committee, Adentan

• Junior Youth Leader and Usher – Victory Presbyterian Church, Fafraha Adentan

Global Representation
In 2007, Dr. Okai-Mensah represented Ghana in The Thread Project’s global initiative, One World One Cloth: Lienzo Luminoso (Cloth of Light), showcasing her dedication to cultural and creative collaboration.

Dr. Christiana Konamah Okai-Mensah continues to lead RTN Ghana with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community empowerment, making her a driving force in the textile industry.