Cathrina Spax Adams: vision, business, and purpose

CATHRINA SPAX ADAMS: VISION, BUSINESS, AND PURPOSE

Cathrina Spax Adams is a Ghanaian Optometrist, Entrepreneur, and Creative Professional whose journey blends healthcare, business, and artistry.

A Doctor of Optometry, Class of 2026, Cathrina's academic work is rooted in community impact. Her research, titled Visual Function, Ergonomic Factors and Work Productivity among Sewing Professionals in Ghana, examines how vision and workplace ergonomics influence productivity among artisans — highlighting the critical link between eye health and economic empowerment in Ghana's informal sector.

Driven by a desire to merge clinical expertise with sustainable healthcare solutions, she also completed a Master of Business Administration, Class of 2026. The program deepened her understanding of strategic management and grant proposal development, equipping her to build accessible, business-driven models for eye care delivery.

Beyond healthcare, Cathrina is a multifaceted entrepreneur. She is a professional Makeup Artist, Wig Stylist, and Nail Technician — businesses she built and nurtured alongside her rigorous six-year optometry training. Her story is one of resilience, discipline, and the belief that passion and profession can coexist.

Her interests lie at the intersection of occupational eye health, public health advocacy, and entrepreneurship. She is passionate about advancing preventive eye care, empowering women in business, and creating sustainable pathways that make quality eye care accessible to all Ghanaians.

Cathrina Spax Adams represents a new generation of Ghanaian professionals — clinically skilled, business-minded, and purpose-driven.