The Neoteric team is a collective of artists, writers, editors, curators, educators and cultural practitioners. We operate through collaboration, care, and critical inquiry, bringing diverse perspectives into dialogue. Each team member contributes unique skills while supporting shared creative goals. Together, we build platforms for thoughtful publishing, programs, and cultural exchange.
Kezia Ouomoye
Director / Senior Editor
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Kezia Ouomoye is an art practitioner whose work spans artistic production, writing, mentoring, and curatorial practice. She currently serves as an art Consultant to emerging art institutions, where she plays a key role in developing international projects, advising on curatorial strategies, and supporting artists in navigating global art platforms. Kezia is a proud alumni of blaXTARLINES project space for contemporary art and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and holds a BFA and MFA in Fine Arts. She is also a Project Manager and Curator at Diaspora Fine Art (Florida, USA), contributing to exhibitions and programming that highlight African and diasporic perspectives in the global art discourse. Her practice as an artist, curator, and administrator allows her to move fluidly between creating work, mentoring early-career practitioners, and designing nomadic programming that bridges virtual and physical platforms. With a background in writing and art theory, Kezia continuously tests how archives, objects, and storytelling can generate new forms of understanding.
Yvanna Donkor
Coordinator / Editor
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Yvanna Donkor grew up in Ho, in Ghana’s Volta Region, where she developed an early interest in fictional writing and storytelling. She holds a BFA in Publishing and has since built experience working with NGOs and cultural institutions both locally and internationally. At The Neoteric, Yvanna supports editorial coordination, content development, and program delivery, contributing to the organisation’s commitment to thoughtful publishing and collaborative cultural practice.
Daniel Akomeah Boadu
Operations Manager
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Daniel Akomea Boadu is a creative professional and arts administrator interested in contemporary art, cultural storytelling, and collaboration. He is the founder of The Sankofa Guild, a platform that supports artists and encourages meaningful connections across the creative community. His work focuses on operations, communication, and building creative networks. At The Neoteric, Daniel serves as Operations Manager, where his work focuses on operations, communication, logistics, and building sustainable creative networks that support the organisation’s programs and initiatives.
Kate Wand
Senior Editor (USA & The Americas)
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With over 15 years in educational and community settings, Kate’s work centers creative processes, authentic growth, and beloved community. Inspired by Bell Hooks, Audre Lorde, and Paulo Freire, Kate is committed to collective betterment that is rooted in love, vulnerability, and liberatory praxis. She is a proud graduate of Emerson College (Boston, MA, USA), and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampshire College (Amherst, MA, USA). At The Neoteric, Kate provides advisory and supervisory support on editorial direction and regional engagement. She represents The Neoteric in an ambassadorial capacity by attending key events, forums, and programs across the USA and the Americas, contributing insight into contemporary cultural discourse and community-centered practice.
James Oppong (Oppong Writes)
Assistant Editor
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James Oppong, also known as Oppong Writes, was educated in Accra and holds a BFA in Engineering. Despite his technical training, his enduring passion has always been writing and storytelling. Through extensive travel across different parts of the world, James has gained broad insight into global cultures and contemporary discourse. At The Neoteric, he serves as Assistant Editor, supporting editorial development, research, and content refinement across the platform’s publishing and cultural initiatives.
Ewurama Welbeck
Assistant Editor
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Ewurama Tawiah Welbeck is an aspiring creative writer with a profound love for writing. She recently completed her Bachelor of Education in Arts (English and History) at the University of Cape Coast
(UCC). She finds amusement in the world and its entities, which inspires her to express her thoughts and views with the world . Ewurama’s writing span over a diverse range of topics, drawn from her surroundings and interpersonal relationships. Ewurama sheds light on issues through poetry, short stories, quotes and discourses. At The Neoteric, she serves as Assistant Editor, supporting editorial development, research, and content refinement across the platform’s publishing and cultural initiatives.
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