Matilda Emefa Ocloo-Awumey is a chartered architect and construction management professional dedicated to functional, sustainable, and human-centered design. She holds Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degrees in Architecture and an MSc in Construction Management, all from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

With over a decade of experience, Matilda has shaped Ghana’s built environment through residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Guided by her philosophy “form follows function,” she designs with purpose—ensuring that every space serves people and context effectively.

As a Senior Architect at Architectural & Engineering Services Limited (AESL), Ho, she worked on key projects such as the Office Complex for the Community Water and Sanitation Agency and the Auditorium Complex remodification for the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).
Now an Assistant Development Officer at Ho Technical University (HTU), she continues to align creative design with institutional development, leading projects like the Theatre and X-Ray Blocks for the University Clinic.

Matilda also co-founded SiMef Gold Limited, a design-and-build firm delivering projects across Ghana and mentoring young professionals—over twenty architectural interns to date. Through the Alliance, she advocates for innovative practice that serves society and empowers emerging architects.
A member of the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) and a part-time lecturer at HTU’s Department of Architecture and Real Estate Management, Matilda bridges academic theory with real-world application. Beyond her profession, she is an active Rotarian, extending her commitment to service through community and humanitarian initiatives.