Estelle Acquah

“My life's purpose is to work to eliminate barriers that prevent youth from disadvantaged backgrounds from actualizing a world for themselves that transcends their present circumstances. My belief in the power of service to transform lives stems from my own life. I was raised in the Bronx, the product of a single, immigrant mom. I believe that various public/private sector investments in me transformed my life trajectory. Yet I know that these same opportunities are not equally available to all communities. Pursuing true justice and liberation for all requires active resistance in all forms. That cannot happen if I don't undertake the self and systematic work to upend societal barriers created and buttressed by white supremacy.”

Estelle Acquah is the Senior Project Manager, Leadership Pathways in the Office of Leadership Development and Evaluation at The School District of Philadelphia.