Adjoa B. Asamoah: Architect of Change

Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah is a lifelong racial and gender equity champion whose work has reshaped policy, culture, and institutions at the highest levels. An accomplished executive and internationally sought-after power player, she has worked across industries and sectors for nearly three decades. Her career is defined by turning equity from an aspiration into enforceable policy, sustainable systems, and real-world outcomes.

Widely known as “The CROWN Act Champion,” Adjoa conceptualized, developed, and led the national legislative and coalition-building strategies behind the CROWN Act movement. Working on behalf of the CROWN Coalition she co-created, she transformed a bold idea into a national force that outlawed racial hair discrimination in 23 states and counting. She also spearheaded the legislative victory to codify the nation’s first Office of African American Affairs, correcting historic gaps in representation and governance.

Trusted at the Highest Levels of Power

Adjoa’s expertise has been called upon at pivotal moments in American history. She served as the National Advisor for Black Engagement for the 2020 Biden-Harris Campaign and later as the Black Engagement Director for the historic 59th Presidential Inaugural Committee. She currently serves in yet another unprecedented role as Senior Advisor for Racial Equity to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, becoming the only person to ever hold that title in the federal government.

Previously, she served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington, DC, where she led the economic empowerment portfolio and built both high-profile and grassroots stakeholder coalitions to advance policy change. A longtime advisor to local, state, and federal officials, Adjoa has partnered with more members of Congress and state legislators than can be counted, earning a reputation as a go-to bridge-builder across the African diaspora and beyond.

Policy, Politics, and Global Influence

Adjoa’s influence extends far beyond public office. She chaired the Democratic National Committee’s African American Leadership Council for five years and worked with the DNC across multiple election cycles. Her client and advisory work includes organizations such as the DCCC, NDRC, Third Way, and EMILY’s List, as well as governments and political leaders at every level.

Her social capital and behind-the-scenes impact on global politics, policy, and culture are widely regarded as unparalleled. Diplomats, elected officials, and institutional leaders rely on her ability to navigate complex power dynamics while centering equity, strategy, and results.

Scholar, Educator, and Behavioral Strategist

A former adjunct professor, Dr. Asamoah has taught African history, African American Studies, and psychology. As an expert trainer, she teaches civics, inclusive policymaking, diversity as an organizational asset, and customized programs for institutions across sectors. She has served as faculty at the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, where she trained emerging leaders at the intersection of policy and public service.

A licensed clinician and veteran corporate consultant, Adjoa coaches Fortune 500 executives on race and enterprise risk management, purpose-driven marketing, and corporate social responsibility. She leverages cultural intelligence and behavioral insights to design winning political and public policy campaigns, create sustainable systems change, and predict consumer behavior with precision.

Boards, Appointments, and Service

Dr. Asamoah provides subject matter expertise as an appointee to numerous boards, commissions, and committees. Her service includes roles with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, DC Commission for Women, Temple University, DC Commission on African American Affairs, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated.

She has also been appointed by multiple superintendents to the District of Columbia’s State Title I Committee of Practitioners and was nominated and reelected chair for ten consecutive years. Across every role, she is known for governance that is both principled and pragmatic.

Education and Global Perspective

A proud two-time graduate of Temple University, Adjoa earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and African American Studies, along with a master’s degree in Educational Psychology. She holds a post-master’s certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Saint Joseph’s University and multiple professional licenses, including as a behavior specialist.

Her global perspective was shaped as an international student studying abroad at the University of Ghana at Legon. She completed the UPENN Equity Institute for Doctoral Students at the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education and earned her doctoral degree in Leadership: Education Administration & Policy Studies from The George Washington University, successfully defending her dissertation in January 2024.

Recognition and Cultural Impact

Dr. Asamoah’s record of national policy wins has earned widespread recognition. She was voted “Advocate of the Year” by Women in Government Relations and named one of the 100 most influential Black Americans by The Root. She has been recognized as one of the most powerful women by Marie Claire Magazine and honored as “International Citizen of the Year” by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Her work has also been recognized by organizations including the NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., National Bar Association, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Howard University, Black Women’s Agenda, and Temple University. EBONY Magazine named her one of the 100 most powerful people globally for her social impact work and featured her on a special edition cover.

A recurring SiriusXM radio co-host, writer, and cultural convener, Adjoa has hosted events for institutions such as BET and continues to shape conversations at the intersection of policy, culture, and power.

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