Funke is a seasoned c-suite executive, intercultural relationship facilitator and educator working to highlight the complex intersecting realities of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Funke has over fifteen years of extensive work experience in the social service industry working with diverse populations and sectors in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta where she has continuously promoted equity in policy and practice that have led to transformational relationships between individuals and within systems.



In 2020, Funke was named Top 40 under 40 for her continued work in influencing policy and practice across various sectors in Alberta. Funke's contribution in the teaching and education space has also earned her a Jaye Fredrickson Award for Teaching Excellence 2021 & 2022 Nomination. For her leadership, a 2022 Woman of Inspiration Nomination, National Black Coalition of Canada’s Professional Excellence Award and the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.



She is the Principal Consultant at Hexagon Wellness Solutions and the President of the Nigerian Canadian Association of Edmonton. Funke also serves on the boards of the Bredin Centre for Career Advancement, Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA) and is the convener of an Ethnocultural Community Leadership Circle.