Ajirioghene Evi
Community and Engagement Specialist at OACAS
Ajirioghene (Ah Jiri Or Ganeh) Evi has almost two decades in public service work, which continues to be her driving force. As a Community and Engagement Specialist at the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, she leads OVOV's community engagement strategy and program communication activities within the Child Welfare sector and the public. In addition, her role includes working with Government and Stakeholders Relations within Child Welfare to address the unique needs and concerns of Black children, youth, and families. Ajirioghene volunteers in an inaugural role as Executive Director of a Black-led Not-For-Profit organization, Kind Minds Family Wellness (KMFW), she is a part-time Faculty member at Wilfrid Laurier University, and she was selected in 2022 as a recipient of Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch from the Canada International Black Women Excellence.