About
Visionary EdTech leader and program management expert with a decade of experience driving impactful educational initiatives and improving teacher quality across Africa. As CEO of Schoolinka, successfully raised $150,000 in pre-seed funding to build an edtech platform, providing professional development to thousands of teachers and school leaders. Proven track record in program design, strategic leadership, and community outreach for youth-led mission-oriented organizations, dedicated to leveraging technology for scalable educational transformation.
Work
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led Schoolinka as CEO and Founder, overseeing strategic direction, operational functions, and fundraising to develop an innovative education technology platform.
Highlights
Secured $150,000 in pre-seed funding, enabling the development and launch of a transformative education technology platform.
Directed strategic planning and operational execution as CEO, guiding the team to achieve co-created organizational goals and optimize fiscal performance.
Cultivated and managed key relationships with funders and partners, establishing credibility and securing external support for company growth.
Guided the development and deployment of an online learning platform and live masterclasses, providing professional development to thousands of teachers and school leaders.
Remote, Global, US
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Summary
Managed a growing portfolio of global programs, focusing on implementation coordination, process improvement, and customer success.
Highlights
Oversaw the implementation and coordination of Global Nomads' program portfolio, including Student to World and Seat at the Table, optimizing execution for customer success.
Directed multinational implementation support staff, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement in meeting program targets.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (recruitment, evaluation, design, operations) to strategically map feedback loops, increasing customer success, satisfaction, and retention rates.
Developed annual program budgets in close collaboration with the Director of Program Operations, aligning financial plans with organizational goals, funder commitments, and customer needs.
Remote, Global, US
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Summary
Led tactical execution and efficient delivery of strategic goals for a global youth-led movement, driving operational excellence and scalability.
Highlights
Led tactical execution and efficient delivery of Fellow-in-Residence strategic and programmatic goals, significantly enhancing operational excellence, stability, and scalability.
Spearheaded the high-quality global delivery of Peace First's programs, playing a critical role in advancing youth-led initiatives.
Supervised a team of Fellows-in-Residence/Regional Managers, enabling them to achieve ambitious goals in advancing a global youth-led movement.
Expanded Peace First's organizational reach into 20 new countries, engaging over 30,000 young people tackling various community challenges.
Remote, Sub-Saharan Africa, US
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Summary
Managed regional operations for Peace First in Sub-Saharan Africa, overseeing project facilitation, team management, and partnership development.
Highlights
Facilitated young people's progress through the Peace First Challenge by providing feedback, support, and approving mini-grant applications for peacemaking projects.
Led the design and development of the Peace First Sub-Saharan Africa project directory and 'Lead the Work' program.
Managed a team of 26 country ambassadors across 7 African countries, providing project feedback and designing community-building initiatives.
Forged key partnerships that expanded opportunities for young people and increased Peace First's visibility within the region.
Remote, Global, US
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Drove user base expansion and teacher training initiatives across Nigeria and West Africa, enhancing educational outreach.
Highlights
Led the growth of Empatico's user base in Nigeria and West Africa from 0 to over 1,500 teachers, significantly expanding program reach.
Designed and led teacher training workshops on Empatico usage across Nigeria and South Africa, building educator capacity.
Conducted user research on Empatico's effectiveness in partnership with Stanford University, informing product development.
Created the organization's first video documentary, showcasing program impact and featuring two international teachers.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered quality education in an underserved school, implementing modern teaching methodologies and ensuring equitable access for all learners.
Highlights
Taught for two years in an underserved Nigerian school within a low-income community, directly impacting student learning outcomes.
Planned and delivered engaging lessons utilizing 21st Century Teaching Competencies, enhancing pedagogical effectiveness.
Ensured all learners had access to excellent education irrespective of socioeconomic background, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Collaborated closely with the community to design and execute projects, successfully eliminating barriers to education in the second year.
Remote, Global, US
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Chaired the Global Projects Subcommittee, advancing knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering collaborative projects among educators worldwide.
Highlights
Advanced knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within K-12 classrooms and among educators globally.
Chaired the global projects subcommittee, identifying viable SDG projects and connecting educators worldwide for collaborative initiatives.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Leads a team dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for children across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda, overseeing project design and fundraising.
Highlights
Leads a team of 10 young individuals across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda, committed to expanding educational opportunities for children in Africa.
Designs and implements impactful projects aligned with the organization's mission to improve educational access.
Successfully fundraises to secure resources necessary for project execution and mission achievement.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised the planning, execution, and monitoring of youth development projects across Lagos and Ogun states.
Highlights
Headed the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Train A Youth Initiative project across Lagos and Ogun states.
Collaborated with Africa's Young Entrepreneurs, a global organization, to successfully implement project objectives.
Provided timely reports to the Board on project successes and challenges, ensuring transparent communication and accountability.
Engaged professional skill trainers to deliver specialized training for project participants.
Volunteer
Teach For All
|Network Connector
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Summary
Facilitated connections and designed initiatives to strengthen the global network of Teach For All alumni and teachers.
Highlights
Built bridges between network alumni and teachers worldwide, fostering a collaborative global community.
Designed and launched 'Tfall Stories,' a network connector initiative engaging members from 10 countries.
Education
Awards
Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship
Awarded By
Mastercard Foundation
Recognized for contributions and potential in the EdTech sector.
Westerwelle Young Founder
Awarded By
Westerwelle Foundation
Awarded for entrepreneurial achievements and leadership potential.
UNLEASH Global Talent
Awarded By
UNLEASH
Selected as a global talent for innovative solutions to Sustainable Development Goals.
ALA Education Entrepreneur
Awarded By
African Leadership Academy (ALA)
Recognized as an entrepreneur making significant impact in education.
Active Citizen in Education Award
Awarded By
Undisclosed
Acknowledged for active contributions to the field of education.
Peace First Fellow
Awarded By
Peace First
Awarded for leadership in youth-led peacemaking and community projects.
Orange Corners Grantee
Awarded By
Orange Corners
Received a grant for entrepreneurial ventures and business development.
Top 3 Finalists, Unity Bank Unifiers Project - Humanitarian Category
Awarded By
Unity Bank
Recognized as a top finalist for a humanitarian project.
Teach For Nigeria Fellow
Awarded By
Teach For Nigeria
Selected as a fellow for commitment to improving education in underserved communities.
MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship Award
Awarded By
MTN Foundation
Awarded a scholarship for academic excellence in science and technology.
Languages
English
Skills
Program Management
Program Design, Project Implementation, Strategic Planning, Operational Management, Budget Development, Monitoring & Evaluation.
Education Technology (EdTech)
EdTech Platforms, Online Learning, Education Innovation, Teacher Professional Development, Digital Learning Solutions.
Leadership & Strategy
Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Organizational Growth, Stakeholder Management, Entrepreneurship.
Community & Outreach
Community Outreach, Youth Development, Partnership Development, Client Relations, Customer Success.
Teaching & Curriculum
Teacher Training, Curriculum Development, 21st Century Teaching Competencies, Educational Equity, Instructional Design.
Research & Analytics
User Research, Data Analysis, Trend Assessment, Feedback Loop Optimization.
Fundraising & Finance
Pre-seed Funding, Fiscal Management, Budget Management, Funder Relations.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global Development, Social Impact, Humanitarian Initiatives.