Ugochi Okoli is a Nigerian-born writer and communications professional based in Canada. Her work (poetry, fiction, and non-fiction) explores themes of identity, womanhood, and belonging. Her poem "To the Broken Ones" was nominated for the Sundress Best of the Net Prize, and her writing has appeared in literary magazines such as The Fiction Pool, Leopard Skins and Limes, and Active Muse. She is also a contributor to the Women’s Power Vol. 2 anthology by the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRF).

With years of experience at the intersection of storytelling, leadership, and community engagement, Ugochi now serves as a Communications Coordinator, where she blends creativity with purpose across both her professional work and literary practice.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a post-graduate certificate in Creative Writing from Humber College. She is a recipient of the 2025 Carol Shields Prize Foundation Writing Fellowship, and she is also a 2024 Ujima Leadership Fellow with the African Centre.

In 2024, Ugochi was selected in Cohort Four of Prepare Her with Ask Her YYC. She is currently a 2025 NAPP Mentee with the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation.

Rooted in personal history and cultural memory, Ugochi’s writing centers on African stories and the lived experiences of African people. She is committed to using stories to spark empathy, shift perspectives, and make space for diverse voices.