Funke is an energetic, innovative, and award-winning human working to continuously deliver cutting edge collaborative practice by leading from the margins to promote a holistic approach to issues impacting individuals, systems, and policies to bring about transformative and equitable change.
Funke has over fifteen years of extensive work experience in the social service industry working with diverse populations and sectors in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta where she has continuously promoted equity in policy and practice that have led to transformational relationships between individuals and within systems. Funke is passionate about multiple forms of engaging with knowledge which has seen her be part of twenty plus Community Based Research projects.
In 2020, Funke was named Top 40 under 40 for her continued work in influencing policy and practice across various sectors in Alberta. Funke's contribution in the teaching and education space has also earned her a Jaye Fredrickson Award for Teaching Excellence 2021 & 2022 Nomination. For her leadership, a 2022 Woman of Inspiration Nomination, National Black Coalition of Canada (NBCC) Professional Excellence Award and the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
She is the CEO & Principal Consultant at Hexagon Wellness Solutions and the President of the Nigerian Canadian Association of Edmonton.
Funke joined the Bredin Board in 2021 and is Chair of the Board Development Committee.