Tiwalade ‘Tiwa’ Ighomuaye (she/her)
Tiwa is a dedicated member of the community who has invested her time in serving and providing support to address the needs of others. Since she made Edmonton her home a little over three years ago, she especially offers support to newcomers by connecting them to resources, providing French/English translation services and valuable information to ease their settlement. She engages with different community groups such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area and various Christian Centres to discuss issues women may be facing and propose potential resolutions.
She has provided support to members of the community either through the Multicultural Health Brokers or through the Nigerian Leadership Circle. She has shared insights on the impact of household income, family dynamics, and primary caregiver on a woman’s career decision/choice. She is a passionate STEM champion and has given her time to serve on the review committee for the Women-In-STEM scholarship by the Ministry of Culture and Status of Women. She brings a wealth of experience as a great communicator, collaborator and creative problem solver.