Dr Chika Daniels

Dr Chika Daniels

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Dr. Chika C. Daniels, PhD., MRAIC, NOMA, RIBA Dr. Chika is a powerhouse of innovation, leadership, and service—seamlessly balancing career, ministry, business, and family with remarkable impact. A globally recognized architect, scholar, and policy expert, she holds degrees in Architecture, Planning, and Housing & Public Policy, and teaches at the University of Calgary. Her expertise spans design, international housing policy, investment management, strategic planning, and community advocacy. She has co-authored influential research, presented at conferences worldwide, and earned multiple accolades: runner-up for the Calgary Black Chambers Achievement Award in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (2022, 2023), nominee for Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women (2023) and Immigrant of Distinction (2024), and multiple wins for community service, including Immigrant Champion of Canada (2025). Beyond recognition, Chika’s greatest legacy is her philanthropy—expanding access to education, championing equity for women and girls, and nurturing the next generation of bold entrepreneurs. As President and Chief Visionary of WTAL Canada and a member of the Executive Council in the Office of the Premier of Alberta, she drives systemic change, advancing equity, representation, and impact across sectors, boards, and communities worldwide.

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