Dr. Mimi Nartey is an educator, social entrepreneur, and former professional soccer player who represented Ghana in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. A Columbia University alumna, she holds multiple advanced degrees in environmental biology and public health, and her work bridges sports, education, and community development.
She has also taught courses in environmental sciences, public and global health, and women’s sports and empowerment at UCLA, Occidental College, and Loyola Marymount University.
She co-founded the Nartey Sports Foundation and has delivered a TEDx Talk on sports and empowerment. As a scholar, philanthropist, coach, and mother, she is committed to expanding access to sports as a driver of health, opportunity, and equity.
