Ambassador Spotlight ‘Angela Bleboo’

Introducing Angela Bleboo from Ghana, Africa:

How did you get into surveying? Growing up, I wanted to be a pediatrician because I love babies. My story had a little twist during my application to the university. In Ghana, you are to make 4 choices for programmes you want to study at a particular university. My uncle, who was my acting dad since I lost my dad at the age of 11, recommended Geomatic Engineering as part of my choices. I was given an offer to study Geomatic Engineering amongst the other choices. I studied BSc. Geomatic Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. And I can truly say that, though it was a difficult decision to make at that time, I have no regrets accepting that offer. The journey has been full of discovery, even of myself, and I am happy about that.

What are your plans as a Brand Ambassador? I realized in my surveying journey that one thing still stayed with me despite the change of path to becoming a paediatrician; my passion for the younger generation. Becoming an ambassador is not just a title I want to carry, I want to help raise awareness of a profession which needs to be advertised more to a generation. The world needs more surveyors and geospatial experts especially the young. I want to be that voice that shows light on this path. My main plan is to inspire curiosity among the younger generation in Ghana. I will integrate this with Geocon Initiative, encouraging more people to become ambassadors. Also, I will organise school visits, games, and other activities to introduce pupils to the world of surveying.

Tell us a bit about what you do: I work with Soko Aerial Robotics in the position as UAV Operations and Geospatial Research Assistant. I also facilitate drone training courses for STEM clubs and through outreaches, spread awareness of surveying geospatial science . These outreaches are through Geocon Initiative, of which I am the founder.