Nataizya Mukwavi

Nataizya Mukwavi is the Founding Executive Director of Black Women Connect Vancouver (BWCV), a non-profit organization established in 2017 to address critical gaps within the local Black community, with a particular focus on issues impacting Black women. In 2021, Nataizya spearheaded the launch of Empowered Black Girl (EBG), a groundbreaking conference aimed at inspiring and empowering teenage Black girls to emerge as future leaders.

In addition to her leadership role at BWCV, Nataizya has held positions as the Program Manager for the Black Business Association of BC (BBABC) and served as a Freelance Leadership Consultant with Career Contacts. She also contributes her expertise as a member of the Local Content Advisory Board of BC for TELUS Story Hive.

Nataizya's remarkable contributions have earned her recognition on multiple platforms. In 2022, she was honored as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch by Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE), followed by a nomination as a YWCA Woman of Distinction Community Champion in 2023. In 2024, Nataizya received the prestigious Trailblazer Award from Diversity Community Resources, further cementing her commitment to driving positive change. Subsequently, she was honored with the 2024 Trailblazer Award from DiverseCity Community Resources Society as part of the Black Brilliance Awards.

With extensive experience collaborating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, Nataizya has played a pivotal role in overseeing and developing projects aimed at strengthening the social service sector, both nationally and internationally.

Driven by her passion for empowerment and advocacy, Nataizya strives to uplift marginalized communities, offering compassion and guidance to help individuals recognize their inherent purpose. Her unwavering mission is to inspire personal development and enable others to realize their full potential, empowering them to become influential leaders in their own right.