Belawoe Akwakoku

Belawoe Akwakoku is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Associate Director of State Government Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association since May 2021, following a role as State Government Affairs Manager. Prior experience includes serving as a Program Coordinator for Political Affairs at the Environmental Defense Fund and as Legislative Director at the Maryland General Assembly. Early career positions include working as a Cashier & Barista at Panera Bread and holding various roles at the Maryland General Assembly and the University of Maryland Medical Center. Akwakoku holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration and Public Policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completed in 2016.