Empowering Inclusive Education & Social Innovation Across Africa

About Me, My Experience & Expertise

Thara Brigitte Mills Simmonds is a results-driven project and business leader with over eight years of hands-on experience shaping inclusive education, community development, and enterprise innovation across Ghana, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
My work sits at the intersection of strategy, social impact, and operational excellence — where empathy meets execution.

As the Founder and Strategic Lead of Mulan Smart Educational Center (MSEC) and Mulan Neurodiversity School (MNS), Thara has built two pioneering institutions that champion neurodiversity, inclusive learning, and vocational empowerment.

My Work, Companies & Impact

Mulan Smart Educational Center (MSEC) & Mulan Neurodiversity School (MNS)

Innovative schools providing inclusive education for neurodivergent learners.

Served 200+ students through tailored, evidence-based learning models
Developed adaptive curricula and teacher training frameworks
Formed partnerships that increased enrollment by 35% in the first year

Party Tree Vocational Training School

A transformative vocational hub offering programs in ICT, Catering, and Fashion for youth empowerment.

Trained 100+ unemployed youth in employable trades
Created learner progress dashboards for transparent evaluation
Integrated entrepreneurial training for sustainable livelihoods

Party Tree Ghana Limited & Mulan Construct

Enterprises focused on youth engagement, event innovation, and infrastructure development.

Directed multi-disciplinary teams for operational excellence
Managed budgets, compliance, and partnerships for community projects
Ensured sustainable growth and 100% regulatory adherence

My Guiding Principle

"Impact is not measured by scale alone, but by how deeply we transform lives"

Education & Professional Background

MSc, Business Decision Management

Coventry University, England

BSc, Human Resources Management

Central University, Ghana

Certification (Ongoing): Cerebral Palsy Care

Her professional expertise integrates business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making, reinforced by strong technical command of MS Project, Asana, Trello, and Power BI.

NGO & Community Life

Uplifting communities through empathy, empowerment, and education.

Thara’s commitment to service transcends business. Her community initiatives span Ghana, Canada, and the United States, focusing on inclusion, education, and wellbeing.

She has organized free health screenings for children in collaboration with Havan Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, donated educational materials, toys, and clothing through Mulan outreach programs, supported financial literacy initiatives with BMO Harris Bank (Canada), and volunteered at Cedar Lane Special School (Maryland), aiding special-needs students.

These programs embody her lifelong dedication to uplifting communities through empathy, empowerment, and education.