Ekua graduated from Willamette University College of Law. She knew early on that she wanted to serve the community and spent a year working in the Willamette Clinical Law Program with a focus on estate planning. After graduating, Ekua worked as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Cheryl Albrecht in Multnomah County.

Ekua previously worked at The Commons Law Center to help build the Homeownership Asset Program with The African American Alliance for Homeownership. Ekua also currently serves as President of the National Bar Association’s Oregon Chapter.

Ekua was awarded the Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award and Willamette Week’s Skidmore Prize in 2023. In her free time, Ekua enjoys science fiction & fantasy, baking, and experiencing live music.