Dr. Nana Akaeze is a Professor of Leadership in Business and Education Policy, a dual-doctorate scholar, researcher, and advocate for girls’ education. She has served as an adjunct professor at Eastern University since 2023 and is also a Professor at Colorado State University Global Campus. In addition, she teaches at the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria and at several other higher education institutions.

Dr. Nana specializes in higher education leadership, policy development, qualitative research, Capstone advising, and sustainable capacity building. She is an experienced dissertation editor, journal reviewer, and APA alignment expert, widely recognized for her precision in developing strong problem statements and guiding scholarly research.

She is the Founder and President of the Your Education Your Voice Initiative and the Standing By Your Dream Initiative, both dedicated to empowering girls and expanding educational access in Nigeria. Her work bridges leadership principles with educational frameworks to strengthen institutions, promote inclusive practices, and inspire future leaders. Dr. Nana has published extensively and continues to mentor students and professionals across disciplines.