Dr. Mrs. Philomena Dadzie is an Associate Chartered Governance Professional and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Banking and Finance, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), with over fourteen years of experience in teaching and research, administration and finance. Prior to joining the University Dr. Dadzie worked in credit and a Branch Manager with Women’s World Banking, Ghana for six years and as a Manager at University of Ghana Co-operative Credit Union for eleven years. She has served in various capacity in the University including unit head for Chartered Governance – UK, Hall Tutor Yaa Asantewaa Hall and Departmental Course Counselor. She is currently the Vice Dean of Students, Chairperson of the UPSA Co-op Credit Union, a member of the Budget Committee and Academic Board of the University.

Dr. Mrs. Philomena Dadzie holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from University of Phoenix Arizona – USA and teaches Finance courses. She has publications in peer reviewed/ranked journals. Her research areas include higher education, microfinance and credit unions. She has presented papers on credit unionism both locally and internationally.

As her community service, Dr. Dadzie serves as a consultant to a number of credit unions in the capital which she personally set up. She also serves on some boards including Corporate Governance Africa. She is an Associate of Chartered Governance Professional – UK and a certified African Credit Union Educator.