Meet the Team
The dedicated educators, data analysts, and organizers volunteering to build Africa's next generation of leaders.
Executive Leadership
Mercy Opayinka Oluwafunmilayo
Managing Director / Project Lead
Mercy Opayinka is a data scientist and development professional working at the intersection of health analytics and evidence-based policy design. An alumna and Cohort Facilitator for the Harvard Aspire Leaders Program, she drives IVLEAD's day-to-day operations, curriculum design, and regional school interventions.
Founder & Executive Director
Executive Director / Founder
A visionary leadership advocate and civic strategist, driving the strategic focus, global partnerships, and long-term scaling of the IVLeadership Foundation across Africa.
Management Team (Core Volunteers)
Ismail Happiness
Core Volunteer / Facilitator
Ibitoye Gladys
Core Volunteer / Facilitator
Gbenga Olusola
Core Volunteer / Facilitator
Abdullateef Adedeji
Core Volunteer / Facilitator
Mercy Onibudo
Core Volunteer / Facilitator
Goodness Ifeoma
Core Volunteer / Facilitator