“My late father instilled in me the importance of self-love. It’s something that has carried me throughout my life.”  

Awards & Recognitions

• 12 March 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.