Staff Information
Alicia Opoku, Director of Contemporary Music
Director of Contemporary Music
Vitals: Born in Omaha, Ne on Dec. 23rd…….raised on a farm NW of Central City, Ne.
Little about your family: I am a creative and spiritual woman who is raising my 10 year old son, Malcolm. We have a cat named Shelby, who Malcolm considers his sister. Our life consists of church, music, sports and family time.
What is one thing you love about Saint Paul? The fellowship of people
What do you love most about working for Saint Paul? I love working together with our incredible staff. I also love getting musical people engaged and connected with others in our music programs.
Who is the most influential person in your life? My mom ~ she’s always been a very loving, caring, accepting and creative person. I will always strive to be more like her.
What inspires you? Nature, Music, Children Playing, good conversation, Saint Paul’s beautiful sanctuary
Do you write with you right or left hand? I’m ambidextrous! I’m naturally right-handed though.
Life long goal: To live a long, productive life in order to know my grandchildren
Little known fact about me: I’m adopted (Incase that’s common knowledge then I’m a huge sports fan of tennis & baseball)
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? Mahalia Jackson
Favorites:
Book: The Stand by Stephen King
Movie: This is Spinal Tap, but Ben-Hur is a super close second choice.
Food: Spicy Mexican
Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Mint
Drink at a Coffee Shop: Skinny Latte w Hazelnut
Song: This Little Light of Mine
Junk Food: Kettle Jalapeno Chips
Childhood Memory: On the farm playing in the Hayloft with the kittens
