Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs Announces the Appointment of Mary Abena Serwaa Dickson as Vice Chairperson for Women Affairs

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The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Abena Serwaa Dickson as the Vice Chairperson for Women Affairs, effective 1st August 2024. This unanimous decision by the GCYE Governing Council underscores Mary’s exceptional dedication, extensive expertise, and unwavering commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs in Ghana.


Mary Dickson is an accomplished Marketing Technology professional with over a decade of experience in the IT sector. She is currently the Head of Media & Marketing at Nalo Solutions Limited an IT firm based in Accra. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with Computing from Regent University College of Science and Technology and a Master of Science degree in Strategic Management and Leadership from the KNUST. Mary’s influence extends beyond her corporate role; she is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, particularly among women.

She founded the WeMompreneurs community, a network of over 100 members, where she provides vital resources and social media management services to support mom-owned businesses. Additionally, she is the founder of WOM Stationery, which offers curated journals and planners designed to inspire purposeful living among diverse demographics. In her new role as Vice Chairperson for Women’s Affairs, Mary will lead a range of strategic initiatives aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. Her responsibilities will include:


Strategic Leadership: Providing strategic direction and leadership for initiatives related to women entrepreneurs within the GCYE.
Advocacy and Representation: Representing the interests of women entrepreneurs at various national and international forums, and advocating for policies that support their growth and development.
Program Development: Overseeing the creation and implementation of programs, workshops, and seminars specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
Mentorship and Support: Establishing mentorship programs that connect young women entrepreneurs with seasoned business leaders, and providing ongoing support to ensure their success.
Collaboration and Networking: Building partnerships with other organizations, government bodies, and stakeholders to create a supportive network for women entrepreneurs.


Mary’s extensive experience in business consulting, strategic planning, graphic design, digital marketing, and content creation equips her with the versatility and expertise necessary to drive significant advancements in the entrepreneurial landscape for women in Ghana, she is anticipated to bring substantial benefits to women entrepreneurs, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities required for success.

The GCYE is confident that Mary’s passion and vision will significantly contribute to advancing its mission of fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports young entrepreneurs across Ghana. Her leadership is expected to effect positive changes, ensuring that women entrepreneurs are well-equipped to thrive.
Congratulations to Mary Abena Serwaa Dickson on her appointment. The GCYE looks forward to her invaluable contributions and the positive impact of her leadership on women entrepreneurs in Ghana.

Four Must-Have Digital Skills for Every Female Business owner

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As a female business owner who has worked in the digital space for the past eight years, I believe it is more important now than ever to have a solid understanding go how digital skills continue to play an integral role in most aspects of lives now. As we celebrate International Women’s Day this 8th March, 2023, we share with you four must- have digital skills that will help you succeed in our currently digital world.

Using Social Media

The ability to understand and utilize social media effectively is a vital skill that every small female business leaders should have.
Business owners who recognise the importance of social media’s influence should also understand each platform and the ways it can be used to enhance community engagement. Having this understanding will ultimately provide better results for the business.

Virtual Communication.

Thriving in this digital world means learning how to participate in virtual
communications, meetings and trainings. It’s important to learn how to use some of these tools in order to access some of these opportunities that have been made available to entrepreneurs.

Content Marketing

As a business your online presence is driven by the content you create as this helps them to take a decision when they come accross your page or website.
It’s essential as a business owner to understand what interests your audience to enable you create content that can attract your right target audience. Doing this will help you create a good online presence and will overtime attract more traffic to your website and boost brand awareness.

Data Analytics & Reporting

As business decisions and strategies are currently driven by data now, it is important as a business owner to understand and interpret data as it will help them take decisions for their business.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, remember that you have been given everything within your power to succeed. It’s time to claim that power back and be the great woman that you are.

Happy International Women’s Day to you.