Biography

Mellisa Sanjage is a Development Planning graduate from Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), Wa, Ghana. Her passion for community development grew through experiences working with communities, civil society organizations, and local businesses.

She has volunteered with the Centre for Social Mobilization and Sustainable Development (CENSODEV), where she contributed to initiatives focused on youth participation, women’s empowerment, and inclusive local governance. She has also worked as a trainer and facilitator with STA4GRA Consult, supporting young entrepreneurs and small businesses through training in areas including financial literacy, digital skills, and business development.

Mellisa is also a co-founder of SAAME Foods, a social enterprise promoting indigenous food systems while creating opportunities for rural women and young people.

These experiences have strengthened her belief that sustainable development begins with listening to communities, recognizing their strengths, and supporting people to lead the changes they want to see. She joined CorpsAfrica/Ghana because of its commitment to community-led development and sees the experience as an opportunity to serve, learn from communities, and grow both personally and professionally.