B. Massa Weeks

Hello! My name is B. Massa Weeks, a Liberian tech leader and social impact advocate. I am the Founder and CEO of Girls in Technology Liberia (GITL), a nonprofit organization that has empowered over 700 women and girls with digital skills and tech training. I currently serve as the ICT Director at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection in Liberia, where I lead national digital transformation initiatives. I also founded the B. Massa Weeks Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and disabled children with educational resources, food, and care. 

I hold a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, a Postgraduate Diploma in IT, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. With 12+ years of experience, I have led impactful ICT projects across government and nonprofit sectors. 

I’m now seeking Ph.D. opportunities in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning, with research interests in ethical AI, infrastructure security, and inclusive digital systems. 

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, watching movies and traveling.

Research and Leadership Interests

  • Digital Empowerment for Women and Girls
  • ICT Policy Development and Implementation
  • Community-Based Digital Training Models
  • ICT Infrastructure Development in Emerging Markets
  • Strategic Tech Leadership in Public Sector
  • Educational Technology and Online Learning Platforms

Key Projects and Achievements

  • GITL Founder & CEO: Launched a tuition-free digital training initiative that has empowered over 700 women and girls with tech skills across Liberia.
  • ICT Director – MoGCSP: Developed and implemented systems that improved operational efficiency by 30% and reduced data breaches by 50%.
  • Fundraising & Partnerships: Successfully raised over $50,000 from various partners to support ICT capacity building and women’s empowerment programs.
  • Instructor & Mentor: Taught over 100 students in IT programs across universities and vocational institutions.
  • Digital Transformation: Introduced robust security protocols and led ICT upgrades that enhanced system reliability across multiple government offices.

Education

  • MSc. Software Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria – 2021
  • PGD. Information Technology, Amity University – 2014 to 2017
  • BSc. Information Technology, Valley View University, Ghana – 2011 to 2014
  • Project Management Certificate, Udemy – 2023

Work Experience

  • ICT Director, Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection – Sept 2017–Present
  • CEO & Founder, Girls in Technology Liberia – 2019–Present
  • Assistant ICT Director, MoGCSP – Jan 2017–Sept 2017
  • IT Assistant, Plan International – 2016–2017
  • IT Officer, ADRA Liberia – 2013
  • Computer Instructor, Smythe Institute, AUWA, UL & UMU – 2012–2024
  • IT Manager, Liberia SDA Conference – 2011–2013
  • Communication Officer, Liberia Immunization Platform – 2015

Honors and Recognition

  • Featured by Lonestar Cell MTN as a 2024 Momo Hero of Change
  • Recognized as an Impact Champion by Letter to Strangers, 2023
  • Recipient of grants from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Center: $34,000 (2022) and $26,000 (2024)
  • Supported by GERA, EU, and Kvinna till Kvinna for equipment and resource donations

Volunteering and Advocacy

  • Mentors young women in tech through GITL
  • Advocates for inclusive tech education at community forums and panels
  • Regular guest speaker on ICT for development and women empowerment topics

Teaching & Mentorship

  • Computer Instructor, AUWA, UMU, UL and Smythe Institute
  • Ongoing mentor to GITL trainees and interns
  • ICT trainer and curriculum designer for Basic Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Website & Graphic Design programs
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