I am also an educator. As a special education teacher in Chicago, I spend my days supporting students with diverse learning needs, helping them discover their strengths and believe in their ability to succeed. Education has taught me that empowerment begins with opportunity, and that belief guides everything I do.

I founded Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace to create meaningful opportunities for artisans across Ghana while preserving the traditions I grew up with. Every item we carry represents more than craftsmanship; it represents someone’s livelihood, their story, and their future. Through fair trade partnerships, we ensure artisans are respected, compensated fairly, and able to sustain their work and their communities.

My commitment to service also led me to establish the GOPA Memorial Foundation in honor of my late uncle, George Opare-Ayeh. Through the foundation, we have donated school supplies, renovated classrooms, supported menstrual health initiatives, and installed clean water systems in underserved communities. This work reflects my belief that education and dignity are essential foundations for opportunity and growth.