About The Speaker
Juanita DeSouza-Huletey
Juanita De-Souza-Huletey is a trailblazer. Since her arrival in Canada 30+ years ago, Juanita has touched the lives of many. She wears many hats: as industry and community leader, speaker, educator, mentor, life coach, and patron. She was also a finalist in the 2021 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. Juanita came to Canada as an intern with IBM Canada Ltd, after graduating from the University of Ghana. She is an educator and seasonal instructor at both the University of Winnipeg and Red River college. Juanita is currently a member of the Board of Governors at the University of Manitoba, Entrepreneur, Board Advisor to Scientudio Inc. and EmPower.Mom, and Manager, Application Services – Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB). Prior to that, she was the divisional head of the IT Division at Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) and a member of the WPS Executive Management Team. She also held two other managerial positions at the City of Winnipeg.
Juanita De-Souza-Huletey is a trailblazer. Since her arrival in Canada 30+ years ago, Juanita has touched the lives of many. She wears many hats: as industry and community leader, speaker, educator, mentor, life coach, and patron. She was also a finalist in the 2021 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.
Juanita came to Canada as an intern with IBM Canada Ltd, after graduating from the University of Ghana. She is an educator and seasonal instructor at both the University of Winnipeg and Red River college. Juanita is currently a member of the Board of Governors at the University of Manitoba, Entrepreneur, Board Advisor to Scientudio Inc. and EmPower.Mom, and Manager, Application Services – Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB). Prior to that, she was the divisional head of the IT Division at Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) and a member of the WPS Executive Management Team. She also held two other managerial positions at the City of Winnipeg.
Juanita obtained her master’s degree from the University of Manitoba and successfully completed her course work as a PHD Candidate. Juanita also holds several professional designations and certificates. She has published a few papers in international journals and presented papers/reports at international conferences.
Juanita dedicates her time as a knowledge philanthropist on a number of boards at the executive/advisory levels including founding member of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada, Patron of Ghana Mission Queen Girls Up (UN Foundation), St. Paul High School Board of Directors, and Red River College Polytechnic industry advisor for the IT Strategic Council and Chair of both Project Management and BIT Advisory Committees.
Juanita has been a phenomenal pillar within the immigrant community, speaking on systematic issues impacting immigrants, coaching immigrant professionals, ensuring processes are in place for successful integration of immigrants among others . She has a passion for volunteering and was instrumental in leading a number of initiatives including Folklorama, Africa Fest Business Networking, ACOMI website, and a number of fundraising activities.
Juanita’s passion is to empower immigrants, women, and girls in STEM, to break biases and reclaim our own spaces for a better tomorrow … Juanita’s goal and purpose is to influence those around her to succeed and be the best version of themselves. As a leader, Juanita always commits to serving with integrity, accountability, transparency and exceeds expectations in all undertakings.
She is married and has three adult sons.