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Abieyuwa Olowu

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Abieyuwa Olowu is a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a rich background in community engagement, mental health, and culturally responsive healthcare. With a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Ambrose Alli University, a Master of Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a Master’s in Social Work from Dalhousie University, Abieyuwa brings a multidisciplinary approach to addressing social challenges.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Abieyuwa’s diverse journey has taken her across continents, including impactful work in Australia’s disability sector and Canada’s education and social service systems since 2017. Her professional experience includes case coordination, stakeholder engagement, and working with refugee and immigrant populations, particularly youth in public schools.

Abieyuwa is passionate about tackling food insecurity and promoting food sustainability, areas where her love for cooking and baking intersects with her research interests. She is also an advocate for mental health and the acculturation of refugee and immigrant youth, focusing on the challenges they face in adapting to new cultures while maintaining their identity.

Currently, Abieyuwa aspires to make meaningful contributions in roles that prioritize equity, inclusion, and the well-being of underserved communities.

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