Meet the Team
The dedicated educators, data analysts, and organizers volunteering to build Africa's next generation of leaders.
Executive Leadership
Odetayo Mayowa
Founder & Executive Director
Odetayo Mayowa is a visionary leadership advocate and civic strategist, driving the strategic focus, global partnerships, and long-term scaling of the IVLeadership Foundation across Africa.
Mercy Opayinka Oluwafunmilayo
Managing Director / Project Lead
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, leading day-to-day operations and the Girls Lead Safe Space initiative.
Management Team (Core Volunteers)
Ismail Happiness
Lead Facilitator
Ibitoye Gladys
Curriculum Specialist & Facilitator
Gbenga Olusola
Outreach Coordinator
Abdullateef Adedeji
Youth Programs Mentor
Mercy Onibudo
Civic Education Facilitator
Goodness Ifeoma
Community Engagement Specialist