The Team

Arhin Acheampong is an international development and security specialist with extensive experience spanning national security policy, counter-terrorism strategies, and humanitarian assistance.

He holds an MA in International Security from the Josef Korbel School of International Affairs at the University of Denver, alongside a specialized certificate in Humanitarian Assistance focusing on refugee populations in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. He earned his dual Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration (Pre-Law) and Global Studies from Michigan State University (MSU), where he also minored in Peace and Justice Studies with a concentration in International Development.

An active researcher and analyst, Arhin has presented his work on regional security dynamics at the International Studies Association (ISA) conference and conducted field research on South Sudanese displacement with ChildVoice International at the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Uganda. His professional background includes working with the Communications Department at the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD in South Africa, where he engineered critical diplomatic database infrastructure to streamline communications across global African Union (AU) missions.

Throughout his career, Arhin has demonstrated a strong commitment to global engagement and leadership. His broader international engagements include speaking at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue SA 2025, the Africa Policy Bridge Tank Inception Conference 2024, the G20/G200 Summit in Germany, and Model African Union Summits in Washington, D.C. At MSU, he served as a council representative for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, President of the African Students Leadership Association, and a board member for the university’s Year of Global Africa initiative. Arhin currently serves as Technical Advisory Group member for the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Policy Bridge Tank.