Background

I describe myself as Nigerian mentally, with British tendencies, and Canadian sensibilities; traits informed by cultural connections through lived experiences in each of these locales.

I have a passion for social development issues seen through the application of an intercultural lens that is informed by my studies in International Development (Dalhousie University, 2008), Poverty Reduction: Policy & Practice (University of London – School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), 2013), and the range of my experiences with several global organizations.

I am currently working as an education consultant with independent schools at the intersection of People, Policy, Pedagogy and Parity, as an Associate Faculty member with the School of Communication & Culture and School of Humanitarian Studies at Royal Roads University, and as the Chair of Governance and People Committee with the Vancouver Foundation. These are roles in which I centre conversations of equity through generative discourse, intercultural engagement and understanding. I am especially interested in international development, international relations and humanitarian innovation – specifically topics relating to equity, social development and diaspora studies.

I believe that what is yours will not pass you by.
OmI tí èdá o mú kó ní sàn kojà ę
I believe that we stand on the backs of those who came before us.
Esin iwájú ní tèhìn ńwò sáré
I believe that where you sit determines what you see.
Íbi á jòkó sí ní so ìbí à rí mó
I believe that we teach what we know, but we give from who we are.
tí à mò ni à nkó, sùngbón nínú ohun tí a jé latí rí fún ní

These beliefs are embodied and are translated in to my 6Fs.