Afua Donkor
About Afua Donkor
Afua Donkor serves as the Senior Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager at Reddit, Inc., where she develops initiatives to enhance workplace inclusion. She has a background in human resources and operations, with previous roles at Target and Genpact, and holds degrees from Binghamton University and Columbia University.
Work at Reddit, Inc.
Afua Donkor currently serves as the Sr. Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager at Reddit, Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she develops and implements initiatives that promote a sense of belonging and inclusion within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Sr. Human Resource Business Partner, Diversity Lead from 2020 to 2021, and as a Sr. Human Resource Business Partner, Learning & Development from 2019 to 2020. Her work at Reddit focuses on aligning employee goals with organizational objectives to enhance engagement and retention.
Previous Experience at Target
Afua Donkor has extensive experience in human resources and team leadership from her time at Target. She worked as an Executive Team Leader for Human Resources from 2015 to 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut, and again from 2017 to 2019 in Bronx, New York. Additionally, she served as an Executive Team Leader for Sales Floor from 2013 to 2015 in Bronx, New York. Her roles involved managing teams and fostering a positive work environment.
Experience at Genpact
Afua Donkor worked at Genpact as an Assistant Manager in Operations for a period of four months in 2019, based in Stamford, Connecticut. This role contributed to her overall experience in operational management and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Afua Donkor has a solid educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience from Binghamton University from 2008 to 2012. She then obtained a Master of Arts in Social Organizational Psychology from Columbia University from 2016 to 2018. Currently, she is studying at Cornell University, focusing on Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Work, and is expected to achieve a certificate in 2023.
Focus on Inclusion and Engagement
Afua Donkor actively works on creating authentic inclusive cultures within organizations. Her initiatives are designed to foster a sense of belonging among employees, which is critical for enhancing engagement and retention. Her expertise in diversity, inclusion, and organizational psychology supports her efforts in this area.