Afua Kouyaté is the Executive Director of ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop (ADEFUA), a non-profit organization, and the CEO of the New incoming African Cultural Arts Center (ACAC). Afua is a Producer, Teaching, Performing Artist of West African dance, specializing in cultural arts leadership, emphasizing therapeutic engagement (a holistic approach for inclusive interactions). 
Afua Co-Chairs The Rainier Valley Creative District, A State Certified Program of The Washington State Arts Commission and endorsed by the City of Seattle.
Afua is viewed as one of Seattle’s treasures, a leader in the cultural arts sector, and dedicated to the community.