Meet Our Team
Benjamin Ohene
The Center for Women & Gender Equity Graduate Assistant (CWGE GA)
Benjamin Ohene (He/Him/His) is a graduate student in the school of community leadership and development pursuing a Master program in Public Administration. He is passionate about social justice and advocacy. Ohene coordinates Replenish, the on- campus basic needs resource center, and assists with programming at the Center for Women and Gender Equity.
Ohene received his bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in English from the University of Ghana, Legon, in Ghana, West Africa. He has great passion for planning, coordinating, and organizing programs and events for the purpose of advocacy. In his home country, he has led various fundraiser and donation activities for the benefit of some disadvantaged members of his local community in his time served as Vice President of the National Union of Presbyterian students Ghana (NUPS-G) at the University of Ghana.
As a Public Administration student and graduate assistant, Ohene is ready to use the experiences he would gain to support projects and meaningful interventions geared toward curbing food insecurities and helping people in need. He hopes create a space which helps the equitable distribution of food resources at GVSU to ensure that students, faculty and staff of the GVSU campus community have a sense of belonging.
Mounika Pentukar
Replenish Student Assistant
Mounika Pentukar (she, her) is a diligent student with a background in Computer Science and Engineering, currently pursuing a Master's in Data Science and Analytics at Grand Valley State University. Mounika is a student staff at Replenish, the on-campus basic needs resource center, where she plays a vital role in assisting fellow students who require support accessing essential resources such as food, hygiene products, clothing, and emergency assistance.
Outside of her studies, Mounika has demonstrated her leadership skills and dedication to her community by volunteering with NSS. Mounika also gained valuable experience working as a Data Engineer at Accenture in Hyderabad.
One thing Mounika really appreciates about her job at Replenish is the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow students. Additionally, working alongside dedicated colleagues who share a passion for helping others creates a supportive and empowering environment that Mounika truly values.