Testimonials
“It has been a privilege to work alongside Kirstie across multiple diaspora engagement initiatives. In every instance, she brought not only deep expertise but also a deep level of compassion, thoughtfulness, and integrity to her work. Kirstie played a vital leadership role at the Diaspora African Women's Network during its formative years and was instrumental in shaping critical diaspora initiatives we worked on in the United States, including a landmark study on Nigerian-American health professionals.
Her insights into the experiences of second-generation Ghanaian diasporas have been especially impactful—broadening our collective understanding of the complexities and nuances of diaspora identity and engagement. Kirstie is a brilliant, generous collaborator and a trusted voice in this field. Any organization or initiative would be fortunate to benefit from her expertise and leadership.”
-Semhar Araia, CEO, The Diaspora Academy
“A consummate professional who exceeded every expectation. Kirstie brought clarity, presence, and care that truly elevated our event. I highly recommend her for speaking or moderating engagements at the highest level.”
-Terry (Kojo) Oppong, Founder, BlackBand
“It was a joy and a pleasure to work with Kirstie on the Heirloomed exhibition at the Wax Print Festival in 2019. Her impact was remarkable as she brought a rare blend of creativity, organization, and cultural insight that helped shape a one-of-a-kind experience. Drawing from her work with The Nana Project as well as her ongoing research, Kirstie helped us explore textiles not just as fabric, but as memory and meaning. She was meticulous—coordinating photo sourcing, audio storytelling, framing, and layout with precision and care. Over 600 people came through in three days, listening, watching, and engaging. Thanks to Kirstie’s vision, Heirloomed became more than an exhibit—it was a shared space of reflection and connection. She’s a thoughtful collaborator who sees the big picture while managing every detail. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.”
-Amma Boakye-Danquah, Founder, The Afropole
“A highly competent researcher and communicator, Kirstie's provided invaluable input and analysis during our Future of Ghana research project exploring the second-generation British Ghanaian experience and the ways in which they engage in social and financial remittances.”
-Dr. Pearl Boateng
"Dr. Kirstie Kwarteng was an amazing speaker for NoirUnited's Voices of the Diaspora series. Her research expertise and clear passion for diaspora, identity, and youth leadership truly resonated with our audience. We received wonderful feedback from our audience, who shared that Dr. Kwarteng perfectly captured their lived experiences as Africans and Diasporans through her analysis."
-Macire Aribot, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, NoirUnited International
“Working with Kirstie Kwarteng has been such a meaningful experience for me. Her powerful storytelling through The Nana Project continues to resonate deeply. My foundation, Si Hene, has had the pleasure of collaborating with her on incredible events like AbakosemFest, and having her join the “Custodians of Memory” during our pilot The Vanishing Past: A Community Archiving Workshop felt like a full-circle moment. I’m constantly inspired by the way she honors memory and creates room for others to share their stories too.”
-Rita Benissan, Founder, Si.Hene