Adejisola Atiba
Adejisola has achieved three significant milestones that she is particularly proud of: completing her EMBA at the age of 49 despite challenging circumstances, authoring her debut book, "Authenticity: How my why me moments shaped my life," and honoring her father's memory through her impactful TEDx talk.
Recipient of the RBC Global Citizen Award
Recognized as a Phenomenal Woman for International Women’s Day
Appointed Trustee for the Upper Grand District School Board
One is parenting. I learned so many lessons while bringing up my son in Canada. Being a very young new parent, this proved very challenging as I navigate the type of systemic discrimination we experienced as immigrants in the 70's and beyond. Those lessons however, strengthened my resolve and I am proud to say it served me very well as I mentor and counsel my two grand daughters and the many members of my teams throughout the years. Another, is my success in the corporate world where I achieved many successes and awards. At times, I was the only black and female in many situations. For eg I was one of five women and the only black in my 1990 Executive MBA program. Developing a strong sense of self actualization is another accomplishment that I am very proud of since it gave me a toolkit to be used in my day to day life.
I am proud to have raised 3 very independent girls. Althea, Pamela and Breann. All are university/college graduates with jobs in their fields. I believe they are my three major accomplishment. When speaking of academic or professional accomplishments, completing my Masters of Science in Nursing and a Masters Certificate in Health Care management and becoming a Certified Healthcare Executive rank up there with being appointed the Vice President of Clinical Operations and the Chief Nurse Executive at the Center for Addictions and Mental Health. I've also receive the Alumni of distinction award from the University of Wester Ontario one of 10 recipients in 100 years.
My leadership in the award-winning Coaching to Career program, which focuses on bridging career gaps for IT professionals who are new to Canada.
The ability to use the knowledge I gained in my Master's Degree in Christian Counselling that enabled me to counsel many blacks through difficult times. Founder of Scrabble clubs (100 tiles ) also (200 tiles } bringing black women and girls together to share and think. Being a participant of two community choirs that have brought joy and happiness to the elderly in nursing or retired homes. Helped in the 55 Plus to organize, execute and as team made its 10th Anniversary a smashing success. As a single parent I have raised three adults who have made significant contributions to its 10th Anniversary
Co-Founder of a major financial brand, founder of Women's day symposium and launching a new venture aimed as women empowerment
Making the decision to immigrate to Canada despite being successful in my career in my home country took some courage. Attaining 2 professional designations in USA and Canada while working a full time job and raising 3 young children was remarkable. This past year, I was honored with a Humanitarian award of excellence for over 10 years of volunteering with an organization dedicated to sickle cell awareness in Canada.
Helping others see and realize their own potential; using my voice, strategic thinking and influence to challenge organizations and drive more equitable outcomes; helping to redefine the ideas of leadership in my professional and volunteer work.