Sandra Agyemang Adu

Sandra Adu is a communications strategist, educator, and founder working at the intersection of education, creativity, technology, and workforce development. She is a Digital Learning Lead and Lecturer with experience designing and delivering learning programmes across higher education, government, charities, and industry.

Sandra is the Founder of DesignHER (formerly Black Girls In Design), a leadership and future-skills platform equipping young women with the confidence, digital capabilities, and leadership skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Her work has included partnerships with Canva, BrainStation, the Mayor of London, educational institutions, and community organisations across the UK and Ghana.

With expertise spanning design thinking, digital transformation, marketing, communications, and learning innovation, Sandra is passionate about helping educators and institutions prepare learners for the future of work. She regularly facilitates workshops and speaks on future-ready skills, AI in education, digital confidence, leadership development, and global collaboration.

Sandra is currently pursuing doctoral research exploring how institutions adapt and communicate in an increasingly digital and AI-driven society.

Sandra Adu is a Digital Learning Lead, Lecturer, Communications Strategist, and Founder with extensive experience designing and delivering learning programmes across education, government, charities, and industry.

She currently serves as a Digital Learning Lead and Lecturer at the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD), London, and has previously taught and facilitated learning experiences at the University of the Arts London (UAL), the University of East London, and the Royal College of Art. 

Sandra has delivered Design Thinking and Creative Skills programmes for the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and has facilitated workshops for educators, students, charities, and professionals on topics including future-ready skills, digital transformation, branding, leadership, innovation, and AI in education.

As Founder of DesignHER, she has led international programmes and partnerships with organisations including Canva, BrainStation, and educational institutions across the UK and Ghana, equipping young people with leadership, digital, and workforce readiness skills.

Sandra is also a participant in the University of Oxford Cultural Leaders Programme 2026 and is currently pursuing doctoral research exploring how institutions adapt and communicate in an increasingly digital and AI-driven society.