Originally from Nigeria, Stella Igweamaka is an award-winning researcher and storyteller. Stella is passionate about using research and storytelling for impactful change and was recently featured in CBC News for her work with Black Canadian Women in Action (BCW) on Adultification Bias of Black Girls in Canada.
Stella holds an MBA from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and in April 2024, was recognized as a Young Impact Leader by Future of Good. In 2022, Stella collaborated with Pitch Better and Canadian’s Women Foundation in conducting the first national survey for Black women entrepreneurs in Canada, and shedding light on the disparities Black women entrepreneurs face in accessing funding. Stella has since then contributed to Philanthropist’s journal as a writing fellow focused on the non-profit sector, where she adds a strong perspective of diversity, inclusion and belonging to the articles. Most recently, Stella has partnered with Sisters in Sync for their groundbreaking study on Reframing Approaches to Justice for Black Women & Girls in Canada where she aims to illuminate the narratives emerging from this significant research. Stella belongs to the Certified Analytics and Insights Professional of Canada (CAIP Canada) and has acquired the skills necessary to harness the potential of data while upholding the highest ethical standards that safeguard the public trust.
The Mission
My Mission is to ignite change through the power of research and the art of storytelling. An advocate for groups that are often overlooked or silenced, I am driven to amplify their voices and champion transformative change in our society.
Above all, I am profoundly moved by the transformative power of the gospel, as encapsulated in John 3:16. I believe it holds the key to renewing our world and infusing it with hope and heart.
