Meet Our Mentors

Dr. Edith Nardu Botchway, the Founder of ZEST Circles, is a Neuropsychology researcher whose work centers on mental health, sleep, and quality of life in children and youth with neurological conditions. She is passionate about research, service, leadership, personal growth, and community transformation through mentorship.

Her own life is a testament to the profound impact of mentorship. Having benefitted from both formal and informal mentors throughout her academic and professional journey, Edith has come to deeply appreciate its power in shaping lives, especially those of young people.

Over the past eight years, she has informally mentored numerous students at the PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s levels across Ghana, Australia, and the UK. Drawing on her personal journey and rich mentorship experience, Edith is committed to making ZEST Circles a dynamic and transformative platform that empowers young leaders to thrive and create lasting impact