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Dr. Chika C. Daniels, PhD., MRAIC, NOMA, RIBA has built an illustrious cross-sector career spanning nearly two
decades in architecture, investment management, private equity, business advisory,
project management, and community development.
Chika holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Architecture, with
specializations in Architecture and Planning, respectively. Her Doctorate is in Housing
and Public Policy. She is a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, the
Royal Institute of British Architects, and the National Organization of Minority Architects.
As a passionate academic, Chika teaches at two of Canada’s leading institutions: the
University of Calgary and Athabasca University. She has authored several papers in
peer-reviewed journals and proceedings, and her expertise has led to invitations to
numerous international conferences on architectural design, innovation, and housing
policy.
Beyond academia, Chika is a recognized entrepreneur, innovator, and community
leader. Her entrepreneurial acumen and advocacy work have earned her numerous
awards and accolades. Most recently, in 2022 and 2023, she was the runner-up for the
Calgary Black Chambers Achievement Award in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, a 2023
nominee for Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40
nominee, and a 2024 nominee for Immigrant of Distinction award. In December 2023,
she received one of only four special recognition awards for exceptional community
service from OFM Communities, a global charitable organization active in over 60
countries.
Chika co-pastors a local church in Calgary and is the president of WTAL Canada. As
the president of WTAL, Chika leads initiatives advancing equity for women by
addressing systemic barriers that impede their progress. She is also the founder of The
Chika Daniels Foundation, which supports causes related to poverty alleviation, access
to education, and gender equity. Through the foundation, scholarships are also
awarded, including the Chika C. Daniels Young Leader Award and the Chika C. Daniels
NextGen Designer Award at the University of Calgary.
In 2023, she joined the Government of Alberta’s Office of the Premier as Outreach
Manager. Additionally, she serves on multiple boards and committees across charitable,
nonprofit, and private-for-profit organizations. Driven by a relentless hunger to create
tangible change, Chika channels her efforts into educating, empowering, and supporting
women while uplifting her community.
Step into a vibrant community of like-minded women at our upcoming networking event, designed to ignite your passion and expand your influence. As part of the AspiHer Women's Group, we're on a mission to create Calgary's first women-only business club—a space where female leaders can thrive.
Imagine a stunning club with elegant meeting rooms, dynamic event spaces, a chic restaurant, a rejuvenating mini spa, and a state-of-the-art media center—all tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs and professionals.
This event is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Network with trailblazing women, share your vision, and contribute to the future of female empowerment in Calgary. Let’s make history together!
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