Ms. Constance Elizabeth Swaniker is a master craftsperson, entrepreneur, and educationist, driven by a deep commitment to skills development and youth employment, with a special focus on empowering females. Her innovative curriculum, 'Precision Quality’, designed to enhance technical education and training to meet industry requirements is a testament to her dedication quality and commitment to customer service. She had her pre-university education in The Gambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Ghana, where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Fine Art from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in 1999. 

As the visionary founder of Accents & Art (A&A), a bespoke fabrication company established in 2000, she has trained numerous university students and artisans in the informal sector. In 2016, she founded the Design & Technology Institute (DTI) to bridge the gap between academia and industry. DTI is an accredited private TVET institution that offers courses in precision welding and fabrication, design innovation, and entrepreneurship which has earned recognition and support from prestigious organizations such as the Mastercard Foundation and SIFA/AUDA. These achievements underscore the global impact of her work. 

She is a Stanford Seed Fellow, an Aspen Global Leadership Network Fellow, and a board member of Ghana’s Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), where she chairs the Sector Skills Body. 

Constance has exhibited her works in Africa (Ghana, Nigeria) and Europe (Paris) and won numerous local and international awards. She is a dedicated mother of 2 who aspires to leave a positive mark on society and inspire the youth to live their dreams no matter the challenges.