Founder & CEO

Nimota Raji Gambari, MSW, BSW, RSW

Nimota Raji Gambari is a Registered Social Worker, community health advocate, and Founder and CEO of Nimota Care Foundation. She holds a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia; an Honours Bachelor of Social Work from York University in Toronto, Ontario; and an Honours Social Service Worker–Gerontology Diploma from Sheridan College in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Nimota currently works as a Registered Social Worker with a community health organization in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she provides counselling, psychotherapy, needs assessment, treatment planning, advocacy, referrals, and community-based support. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, she collaborates with health and social service professionals to support individuals, including youth, experiencing complex health, mental health, and social challenges and to connect them with appropriate resources and services.

Previously, Nimota worked as a Social Worker at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she provided mental health assessment, counselling, therapeutic support, and treatment planning. She also participated in interdisciplinary clinical meetings and collaborative care planning.

Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed clinical and psychotherapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy, with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care. At the heart of her practice are active listening, empathy, compassion, cultural responsiveness, collaboration, dignity, and respect for each person’s unique strengths, experiences, and goals.

Leadership and Professional Development

Nimota is committed to ongoing learning and professional development in clinical practice, trauma-informed care, mental health, crisis intervention, supervision, and leadership. Her training includes the Certificate for New Supervisors: Supervisor Training for Health and Human Services Professionals through SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health, as well as training in DBT, CBT, trauma treatment incorporating EMDR and somatic approaches, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), crisis intervention, and resilience-focused practice.

She also works with York University as a practicum supervisor for MSW students, supporting their professional growth, skill development, and transition into social work practice.

Aging and Community Health

Nimota has a longstanding commitment to aging and the well-being of older adults. Her formal education in gerontology, together with her experience in social work and community health, has shaped her approach to developing practical health initiatives through Nimota Care Foundation in Akute, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Her commitment to accessible preventive healthcare is reflected in several Foundation initiatives. In 2022, she organized free eye screening for 100 community members. Of those screened, 70 participants who needed reading glasses received them at no cost.

In 2026, she organized hemoglobin screening for Foundation members and members of the surrounding community. The screening identified low hemoglobin levels among participants from both groups, reinforcing the importance of preventive screening, health education, and appropriate follow-up within the community.

These initiatives reflect her belief that practical, community-based health interventions can help identify health concerns early, reduce barriers to preventive services, and connect people with the information and support they need.

Climate Change, Mental Health and Healthy Aging

Nimota’s interest in community health has also led her to explore the growing connection between climate change, mental health, healthy aging, and the social determinants of health, particularly as climate-related risks can disproportionately affect older adults and underserved populations.

As part of this growing area of professional development, she has completed:

Climate Change and the Social Determinants of Health — Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Understanding Climate Emotions: A Professional Development Course — Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance (MHCCA)

She continues to build her knowledge in this area with the goal of supporting practical, community-based approaches to climate resilience and climate-related health risks, particularly for older adults and underserved communities.

Recognition and Awards

Nimota’s contributions to humanitarian service, community development, and social impact have been recognized in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, through:

Humanitarian Award (2019) — Starboard Entertainment
Community and Social Impact Award (2026) — Ebeano Newcomers Network

Leadership and Vision

As Founder and CEO, Nimota brings together her professional experience, commitment to service, and passion for community well-being to guide the continued growth of Nimota Care Foundation.

She is committed to strengthening the Foundation’s capacity, expanding its impact, and building meaningful local and international partnerships that create opportunities for collaboration, learning, and sustainable community development.