Theresa was born and raised in Ibusa Delta State of Nigeria where she found and embraced Christ as a teenager. She later went to Glim Bible College Benin City Edo State where she graduated and ordained a gospel minister. Coming to Canada with her husband and children, Theresa went to George Brown College Toronto and graduated as a community worker and a counsellor, children, youth and assaulted women, Theresa has volunteered as a board member and a community leader. She also has worked as a housing manager and coordinator of programs in diverse community agencies and drop-ins for the homeless. Theresa founded and pioneered the Toronto Women Neighborhood Link an organization that served immigrant women in Regent Park under the umbrella of Toronto Christian Resource Center. Theresa is currently. the president and founder of Debuilder Advocacy Center International (Daci)a baby agency of Jesus The Builder Ministries’ Christian body that works with youths and families overseas.