Dr. Augustina Kwesie Osabutey is an environmental engineer, author, and community educator whose work sits at the intersection of engineering, storytelling, and community impact. Through guest lectures, workshops, and author talks, she explores themes of resilience, clean water and environmental sustainability, career navigation for international students, volunteering, and self-publishing for education and cultural preservation. Her sessions combine technical knowledge, lived experience, and practical insight to support students, educators, nonprofits, and community organizations.
This talk explores the reality of non-linear career paths, professional setbacks, and the process of rebuilding confidence and purpose after challenges. Drawing from lived experience, Dr. Osabutey reframes resilience as thoughtful adaptation rather than perfection, offering practical reflections for navigating change without giving up.
Audience: Community colleges, universities, international students, early-career professionals, NGOs
Format: Talk or workshop (45–60 minutes)
A high-level exploration of the role clean water plays in public health, environmental protection, and sustainable development. This session introduces drinking water and wastewater systems while highlighting global perspectives from both the United States and Ghana.
Audience: Community colleges, NGOs, schools, youth and community groups
Format: Guest lecture or interactive workshop (45–90 minutes)
An honest and practical discussion on transitioning from school to work as an international student in the United States. This session addresses expectations versus reality, career decision-making, mental health, and navigating uncertainty after graduation.
Audience: International student offices, graduate students, career centers
Format: Talk with Q&A (45–60 minutes)
This session highlights volunteering as a sustainable tool for community impact, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. The focus is on skill-based service, intentional engagement, and giving back without burnout.
Audience: NGOs, students, faith-based and community organizations
Format: Talk or workshop (30–60 minutes)
A storytelling-based session on using self-publishing as a tool for environmental education, literacy, and cultural preservation. Dr. Osabutey shares her journey as a children’s author writing books on environmental sustainability and African languages, along with practical, non-technical insights for educators and aspiring authors.
Audience: Libraries, schools, NGOs, educators, writing groups, immigrant and diaspora communities
Format: Author talk or workshop (45–90 minutes)
Inspiring children and communities to understand and protect the Earth.
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