Chimaraoke Akuchie

Human services leader with 8+ years of disability-sector experience across residential, day-program, community, and harm-reduction settings. Experienced in person-centred planning, ISP implementation, PDD collaboration, staff mentoring and supervision, documentation, risk management, stakeholder relationships, and program coordination. Completed a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services.

Brings governance and executive leadership experience, strong operational judgment, and a consistent focus on quality, accountability, and inclusion.

Program Coordinator - Black Boys Thrive Initiative, Calgary - Calgary

(2026-01)

• Coordinate program planning, mentors, community partners, scheduling, logistics, stakeholder communication, and program delivery.

Vice-President External & Student Affairs / Councillor - Athabasca University Students' Union

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Provided executive and governance leadership, contributed to strategic priorities and accountability, and represented stakeholders in complex discussions.
• Built partnerships, managed competing priorities, communicated recommendations, and worked collaboratively across teams and organizations.

Disability Services Professional / Day Program - CLAS Community Living and Support

(2019-01 - 2025-12)

Delivered individualized community and day-program support for more than five years, promoting independence, skill development, recreation, participation, and natural supports.

• Maintained accurate service documentation and worked collaboratively with the support network to respond to changing needs and goals.

Disability Services Professional / Key Worker - Vecova, Calgary - Calgary

(2023-09 - 2025-07)

Provided person-centred residential and community support to adults with developmental disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavioural needs, and complex support requirements.

• Managed ISP goals, monitored outcomes, participated in PDD meetings, and collaborated with families, guardians, managers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Mentored, trained, and supervised staff and reinforced expectations related to documentation, medication, safety, and service quality.

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Services - Athabasca University (2026-12)

Diploma - Instrumentation Engineering Technology - SAIT, Calgary (2017-01 - 2019-12)