Fola is a results-oriented Program Officer with over seven years of experience in the public sector, specializing in settlement and integration programs, stakeholder engagement, and the management of funding agreements. From January 2023 to June 2025, she served at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the BC and Yukon Region, where she managed federal grant and contribution agreements with non-profit organizations supporting the settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada. In this role, she also provided policy analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Her portfolio included oversight of multimillion-dollar budgets, compliance monitoring, and cultivating strong partnerships with community-based organizations. In her acting supervisory capacity at IRCC, she led a team of Integration Program Officers, exercised delegated financial authority under the Financial Administration Act, and played a key role in national strategic planning initiatives.

Fola’s professional background also includes impactful roles with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction as a Community Program Officer and Trainer, the Canada Revenue Agency as an Administrative Officer, and in the financial services sector as a Customer Service Officer and Team Lead. These experiences have deepened her expertise in service delivery, policy implementation, and operational efficiency.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and International Studies, a Professional Diploma in Human Resources (currently in the process of converting to the CPHR designation), and has been recognized with awards such as the IRCC Director’s Award for Teamwork. Fola brings to her work a strong blend of strategic insight, financial stewardship, and people-centered leadership. She is passionate about inclusive, empowering service delivery that strengthens individuals and communities.

Outside of work, Fola enjoys trying new recipes, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.