Chidimma Abimbola Abuka, MBA, Mia
About Chidimma Abimbola Abuka, MBA, Mia
Chidimma Abimbola Abuka is a Sustainability Coordinator at Gensler, where she has worked since 2019. She holds an MBA from Concordia University Irvine and has extensive experience in interior design and account management.
Current Role at Gensler
Chidimma Abimbola Abuka serves as a Sustainability Coordinator at Gensler, a global architecture and design firm. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to sustainability initiatives in Newport Beach, California. Her role involves integrating sustainable practices into design processes and promoting environmentally responsible solutions within the firm.
Previous Experience at HOK
Prior to her current position, Abuka worked as an Interiors Student Intern at HOK for four months in Los Angeles, California, from 2017 to 2018. During this internship, she gained practical experience in interior design, contributing to various projects and collaborating with design teams.
Education and Expertise
Abuka has an extensive educational background in business and design. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Concordia University Irvine, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree from the Interior Designers Institute between 2014 and 2019. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at Vanguard University of Southern California from 1994 to 1997 and an Associate of Arts at FIDM in 2000.
Professional Background
Chidimma Abuka has a diverse professional background. She worked at Movado Group, Inc. as an Account Representative and Manager for 11 years, from 2003 to 2014. She also gained experience as an Interiors Design - Retail Extern at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting for three months in 2019, further enhancing her skills in the design industry.