Portrait of Fortunate Airhunuoje, Deaconess
Deaconess

Fortunate Airhunuoje


Fortunate Israel Airhunuoje is a public health professional, management leader, and passionate advocate for purposeful parenting and good wellbeing. She has built a professional and personal journey characterised by service, continuous learning, faith, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference in others' lives.

Fortunate holds a BSc in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Ilorin, an MSc in Public Health from the University of Sunderland, and a Diploma in Health and Social Care from the London College of Professional Studies. She is an Associate Member of the Royal Society for Public Health and a member of The Intentional Parent Academy, reflecting her commitment to professional development, public health, and purposeful family life.

Professionally, Fortunate serves as a management staff member at the North East Autism Society, where she contributes her skills and expertise within the health and social care sector. Her academic background, professional experience, and passion for people have shaped her appreciation of the importance of compassionate, person-centred approaches to wellbeing and support.

Beyond her professional career, Fortunate is deeply passionate about God, personal development and parenting. Her own parenting journey has given her valuable insight into the complexities and challenges many parents encounter. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, study, reflection, and experience, she has developed a strong desire to share the lessons and insights she has gained with others, particularly those seeking to approach parenting with greater intentionality, wisdom, and purpose.

At the heart of Fortunate's life is a deep love for God and humanity. Her Christian faith is central to her identity and influences her desire to live a life of purpose, service, and positive impact. She is particularly passionate about fulfilling God's purpose as an individual and as a parent, and believes that intentional parenting can play an important role in shaping individuals, families, and future generations. A woman of many interests and talents, Fortunate has a strong affinity for gospel music, is a prolific writer and singer, enjoys fashion, and loves to cook. Fortunate has been married to her loving and godly husband, Mr Ayo Airhunuoje, since December 2010, and they are both blessed with two amazing daughters. Her family forms an important part of her life and a significant source of inspiration for her journey in intentional parenting and purposeful living.

Through her professional work, faith, skills and personal experiences, Fortunate seeks to encourage people to live with greater purpose, nurture meaningful relationships, and embrace the responsibilities and opportunities that come with life. Her overarching aspiration is to use her knowledge, gifts, experiences, and faith to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of individuals and families.