Doris Dartey

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]}

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]

References

1. Agyeman, Adwoa (2020-07-20). "Dr Doris Dartey passes on". Adomonline. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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6. "Dr Doris Dartey passes on". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
7. "Dr Doris Dartey passes on". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
8. "'Quack journalist' must be kicked out - Dr. Doris Dartey". Ghissues. 2017-02-15. Archived from the original on 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
9. "UNDP supports responsible elections reportage in Ghana". UNDP in Ghana. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
10. "ASWIM mourns patron Dr Doris Yaa Dartey". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2020-08-02.