Welcome to
The Sankofa Foundation
Sometimes going back is the best way forward
Meet the Team
Founder - Chair
Dion C. Jordan - Papa Kweku Ababio
A Native of Palm Spring California Dion Jordan is a recognized champion for Equity, Inclusion and Racial Justice. With over 20 years of experience in this field, Dion has helped people, places, policies and practices become more equitable. Currently Dion serves as the Director of the Office of Equity and Anti-racism where he helps to bring a sense of trust, wellbeing and belonging to all.
Board Member - Project Manager
Michele Jordan - Maame Efua Ahotor
A DEIB Director and a global senior leader with proven expertise in DEIB, L&D and Change Management. With a career spanning over 20 years, MJ has earned her stripes in driving impactful change within retail, financial services, and consulting industries. For the past decade, she has held senior leadership roles at Nike, Inc. most recently as Director of DEI Education, where her team was responsible for the strategy and end-to-end education of DEI learning globally, inclusive of retail, corporate and distribution centers for 80K employees.
Board Member -Project Lead
Cobi Jackson
Cobi Lewis is a professional in the realm of community development and corporate responsibility. As the CEO of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), she spearheads an organization that offers a comprehensive suite of services and programs to empower small businesses, including access to capital and IDA’s, in Oregon and Southern Washington.
Board Member - Project Lead
Rebekah Jackson
With over 25+ years of experience in leadership and management within Human Resources & Benefits Management. Currently Rebekah is the Director of Benefits for a home warranty company. Driven and inspired by the success of her father, Charles Oliver Maxey, MBA who was the first African-American to hold the position as a Plant Operations Manager for Pennwalt Corporation, Rebekah followed in his footsteps and evolved as a powerful leader, a solid mentor to her peers and exemplary role model to all who seek her guidance in business and social constructs.
Nana Iture Kweku V
Chair of Iture Board
Nana Araba Bentum
Board Member
Papa Kwesi Bonsu
Board Member
Elder Kojo Assifuah
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Adwoa Kakraba
Welfare Officer II
Ekua Nyimpannka
Welfare Officer III
Alex Afful
Secretary
Nana Okofo Ababio II
Liaison/ Protocol
Nana Ato Eshun
Treasurer
Elder Ekow Eshun
Welfare Officer I