Ayeshia Quainoo - Tefera

Nomination Story

"Ayeshia Quainoo Tefera exemplifies what it means to lead with heart in the home care industry. For nine years, she has built and sustained The Ultimate Care LLC, not just as a business, but as a community where caregivers are valued, supported, and invested in. What sets Ayeshia apart is her unwavering commitment to her team of over 140 staff members. In an industry where caregiver turnover is high and benefits are rare, Ayeshia has made the intentional choice to reinvest profits back into her people. She offers healthcare coverage at 60%, 401(k) retirement plans, and paid time off, benefits that many home care agencies don't provide, especially smaller ones navigating tight margins. Even when facing financial challenges, Ayeshia never cuts corners on her caregivers. She stands alongside them, leading by example with compassion and resilience. Her philosophy is simple: take care of the people who take care of others. Ayeshia's leadership proves that running a successful care agency and treating caregivers with dignity aren't mutually exclusive, they're inseparable. She deserves recognition not just for what she's built, but for how she's built it: with care, love, and an unshakable belief in the people who make it all possible."