Biography

Grace Yakubu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumna. She is an entrepreneur and community-focused leader with experience in agribusiness, youth development, mentoring, facilitation, and community engagement.

Grace is the Founder of RW Shea Butter, a community-based agribusiness focused on the production of quality shea butter and creating economic opportunities within shea-producing communities. Her interest in supporting young people and communities has also shaped her work and volunteer experiences.

She served as a mentor with Girls Clinic and interned at Dediako Special School in Kumasi. At KNUST, she served as Head of Entrepreneurship for the 2023–2024 Mastercard Scholars batch, where she supported entrepreneurship activities and encouraged fellow scholars to explore and develop their ideas.

Grace completed her National Service at Northern Innovation Lab Foundation and later served as a facilitator, supporting entrepreneurship programmes. She also served as a Community Engagement Officer with Young Agro Change Makers, contributing to community activities around agriculture and entrepreneurship.

She is passionate about entrepreneurship, youth development, and creating practical opportunities that contribute to community growth.