Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie
CEO & Founder, Ceci Educare Oy
Empowering Events & Voices Across Continents
Elite Event Advisor / Speaker / Africa - Nordic Education & B2B Business Development
Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie
CEO & Founder, Ceci Educare Oy
Empowering Events & Voices Across Continents
Elite Event Advisor / Speaker / Africa - Nordic Education & B2B Business Development
“My late father instilled in me the importance of self-love. It’s something that has carried me throughout my life.”
Awards & Recognitions
19 May 2025
Cecilia was appointed on behalf of her company as a Board Member of the British Commonwealth & Chamber Ry in Finland. This appointment recognised her exceptional contributions towards advancing the shared values and strategic goals of the Commonwealth.
14 April 2025
Appointed and awarded as Special Envoy to the Nordics by the International Society of Diplomats, in recognition of diplomatic leadership and cross-cultural and government related engagement
12 March 2025
Honoured by the British Chambers of Commerce on International Women’s Day, recognized alongside nine exceptional women from across the Commonwealth nations for leadership and impact.
11 March 2025
Recognized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Nordics, for celebrating three outstanding women in Finland — Shielou Ann, Cecilia, and Aziza — for their contributions to Finnish society by bridging labour gaps in healthcare and early childhood education.
9 November 2024
Recipient of the Nina Meyernorf Leadership Award, Virginia, USA, for excellence in leadership and community impact on a global scale.
30 August 2024
Awarded a Royal Citation to Odomakoma Consult by Nana Kwame ED VI, Divisional Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, in recognition of distinguished service and community leadership.
Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie shares her remarkable journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and educator in Finland. From overcoming cultural challenges to founding Finland’s first African-led professional education school, Cecilia’s story highlights resilience, leadership, and the power of perseverance in breaking barriers and advancing careers.