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Funke Oba is an Associate Professor and Associate Director at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in social work education and practice. With a Master's in Social Work and a PhD, she focuses on areas such as anti-Black racism, Afrocentric theory, and decolonizing praxis. Her work emphasizes asset-based youth engagement, immigration, child welfare, and domestic violence. Oba integrates her clinical experience and community organizing background into her teaching, redesigning courses to address Canadian diversity and social movements, particularly for Black students. She actively mentors both undergraduate and graduate student researchers and has held leadership roles in various community organizations. Oba is recognized for her innovative teaching methods, employing reflective self-study and experiential learning techniques, and has contributed significantly to North-South collaborations in social work, supported by her fellowship with the Carnegie Foundation. Her passion lies in forging connections and extending educational opportunities for marginalized communities.
Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON
Teaching and mentoring students in social work, redesigning courses to incorporate anti-Black racism and Canadian diversity.
Department of Chemical Engineering