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Matilda Williams-Obiajunwa graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where she studied Creative Arts and majored in Directing for her first degree, and She has a postgraduate diploma from the same university in Educational Administration and Planning.
She possesses a rich background in Childhood cancer advocacy, event planning, stakeholder engagement and catering.
As an immigrant woman, Matilda struggled with self-esteem, depression, the several challenges of being a woman of colour and the constant fear of being accepted for who she is; these and her numerous life experiences as a woman have led her to create the Sisters In Canada Wellness Society, where Matilda strives to help other immigrant women find their voice, rebuild their self-esteem, most importantly find support amidst like minds and hopefully through collaborations, partnerships and mentoring programs, they can help women in their community thrive and become the next generation of immigrant women moving for greatness, questioning policies and making notable changes in their community.
Her relentless quest for supporting women and children led her to volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run For The Cure, Surrey committee, where she served as the Communications Lead for the committee, from 2020 till 2023; she also works to support women on the Atira Women’s society programs in her spare time when she is not actively working as the Development Coordinator, cause marketing and partnerships for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
Matilda also sits on the UNITI Board, where she serves as a director, providing valuable insights and expertise in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Matilda’s life experiences and her ability to navigate through the crazy torrents life has thrown at her, have given her the unique position of a life coach, and she continues to use this strength to help numerous youths and adults as well to wade through several stages of life by constantly coaching and being there for them.
She is an outstanding serial entrepreneur with a forceful drive to excel; she manages a vibrant YouTube channel (@therealmatilda), owns a unique product known as Matty’s Chilli sauce and also offers car detailing services on request.
Matilda has a solid knowledge of administration, sales and marketing practices and is highly focused on achieving results and taking organizations to the next level.
As an ardent advocate for childhood Cancer in Nigeria; her works in this regard are shown through her non-profit organization, Daivyan Children Cancer Foundation, where she has written several noteworthy articles, granted series of interviews with popular TV networks and also held several successful advocacy campaigns. She is one of the most vocal advocates for Childhood Cancer in Nigeria.
Matilda is blessed with four beautiful kids and a fantastic partner that supports her graciously.
Matilda also sits on the UNITI Board, where she serves as a director, providing valuable insights and expertise in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Matilda’s life experiences and her ability to navigate through the crazy torrents life has thrown at her, have given her the unique position of a life coach, and she continues to use this strength to help numerous youths and adults as well to wade through several stages of life by constantly coaching and being there for them.
She is an outstanding serial entrepreneur with a forceful drive to excel; she manages a vibrant YouTube channel (@therealmatilda), owns a unique product known as Matty’s Chilli sauce and also offers car detailing services on request.
Matilda has a solid knowledge of administration, sales and marketing practices and is highly focused on achieving results and taking organizations to the next level.
As an ardent advocate for childhood Cancer in Nigeria; her works in this regard are shown through her non-profit organization, Daivyan Children Cancer Foundation, where she has written several noteworthy articles, granted series of interviews with popular TV networks and also held several successful advocacy campaigns. She is one of the most vocal advocates for Childhood Cancer in Nigeria.
Matilda is blessed with four beautiful kids and a fantastic partner that supports her graciously.
Matilda Williams-Obiajunwa graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where she studied Creative Arts and majored in Directing for her first degree, and She has a postgraduate diploma from the same university in Educational Administration and Planning.
She possesses a rich background in Childhood cancer advocacy, event planning, stakeholder engagement and catering.
As an immigrant woman, Matilda struggled with self-esteem, depression, the several challenges of being a woman of colour and the constant fear of being accepted for who she is; these and her numerous life experiences as a woman have led her to create the Sisters In Canada Wellness Society, where Matilda strives to help other immigrant women find their voice, rebuild their self-esteem, most importantly find support amidst like minds and hopefully through collaborations, partnerships and mentoring programs, they can help women in their community thrive and become the next generation of immigrant women moving for greatness, questioning policies and making notable changes in their community.
Her relentless quest for supporting women and children led her to volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run For The Cure, Surrey committee, where she served as the Communications Lead for the committee, from 2020 till 2023; she also works to support women on the Atira Women’s society programs in her spare time when she is not actively working as the Development Coordinator, cause marketing and partnerships for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
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