I am the daughter of immigrant parents who hail from Ghana, West Africa. I am the sister of a younger brother who loves people, healthcare, and finance equally, and he inspires me daily to pursue my goals relentlessly. I am also the wife of my best friend and confidant, an altruistic man who consistently reminds me to be selfless and Christ-like. I was born in Tema, Ghana and immigrated well over 20 years ago with my father who is a reverend minister, to be reunited with my mother who now works as a Registered Nurse. I have a knack for humor and often joke that I missed my calling as a comedian.
I am a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut and New England School of Law. I am a self-proclaimed connoisseur of coffee. My driving force and source of stability and guidance is my faith in Jesus Christ. I am unapologetic in my love for God, travel, a good joke, and a good cup of Joe.
Q: Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
I work as a family-based immigration attorney, helping immigrants both in the United States and abroad establish their lives in America. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is meeting individuals from diverse backgrounds. As someone who loves traveling, each client represents a journey to a new part of the world without stepping outside my office. It’s incredible to witness how, despite coming from different places, people share so many commonalities. While their languages and cultures vary, there are profound similarities that unite us all.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
Accra Girls; My go-to dish is waakye, a delicious mix of rice and beans, topped with flavorful meat or fish, and just the right amount of spice to give your a taste buds a kick!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?
Mr. Greg James.He is a teacher at Sullivan Middle School whom I first met a during an after-school program called Discovering Justice. He teaches civics and possesses a passion for students that I deeply admire. Mr. James consistently goes above and beyond for the benefit of his students. Despite the demands and responsibilities teachers face during the day, his ability to maintain enthusiasm and engagement and dedicate his Wednesday afternoons to providing young people with an opportunity to learn about the American Justice System is truly admirable. He’s never short of jokes or interesting hats.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Cape town, South Africa. It is a fusion of rich history, breathtaking landscapes and African ingenuity.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Maverick City Music
Q: What is your best advice?
Advice my father gave me when I was 11: “Find something you enjoy doing so much that you would do it every day, even without pay; then, turn that passion into your career.
Q: What are the top three on your Bucket List?
(1) Visit South Africa, (2) Attend a press briefing at the White House (3) Give a TedTalk
Q: What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester, and why?
Gibby’s Famous Ice Cream
Q: Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch, and why?
Michelle Obama. She personifies intelligence, elegance, and resilience. I am curious about her journey of setting aside her personal aspirations to dedicate eight years to serving her country as First Lady. I’m interested in learning about the life she envisioned for herself before her time in the White House.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In 5-10 years, I envision myself leading a successful international immigration law firm, with no less than 5 locations, that not only provides comprehensive immigration services but also spearheads programs to support education opportunities for young girls from Ghana to study in the United States. This initiative aims to empower them to make positive contributions to both their home country and the nation they choose to call home.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
Inasmuch as I am social butterfly, I thoroughly enjoy solitude and quietness.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Rest, Conversations
Q: If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Viola Davis
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
Worcester mirrors the diversity of the United States, blending cultures, nationalities, backgrounds, and experiences into a vibrant melting pot.
Q: What is your favorite smell?
Vanilla
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband and my mother
