Oyindamola Adegboye
About Oyindamola Adegboye
Oyindamola Adegboye is a Senior Associate for the West Africa Fellows Program at Acumen and has over six years of academic and professional experience across Europe and Africa, focusing on project management and policy research.
Current Role at Acumen
Oyindamola Adegboye serves as a Senior Associate for the West Africa Fellows Program at Acumen, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on developing and supporting fellows in the region, contributing to the organization's mission of tackling poverty and building sustainable livelihoods. Her work involves engaging with various stakeholders and managing program activities to ensure effective implementation.
Professional Experience
Adegboye has over six years of academic and professional experience across Europe and Africa. She has held various roles, including Project Lead at Internet4Good Africa since 2020, where she manages projects aimed at leveraging technology for social good. Her previous positions include Client Service Assistant at Prize Communications Limited, Research and Consultancy Trainee at The Education Partnership Centre, and Knowledge Management Associate at the West Africa Civil Society Institute.
Educational Background
Adegboye has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos from 2010 to 2014. She further pursued her studies in Education Policies for Global Development, obtaining a Master of Arts from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the University of Malta. Additionally, she completed specialized training in Digital Marketing at Wild Fusion Digital Centre and an Associate degree in Strategic Management at the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria.
International Experience
Adegboye has significant international experience, having worked in various capacities in countries such as Germany, Ghana, and Spain. She was involved with the International Alumni Center gGmbH in Berlin, contributing to projects like Internet4Good and the Africa Alpbach Virtual Summit. Her role as Nigeria Country Representative for Chatham House's Common Futures Conversations allowed her to connect African and European youth with senior policymakers, enhancing her understanding of global issues.
Research and Policy Analysis Skills
Adegboye has conducted high-quality social research and possesses extensive experience in policy research and analysis. Her work has involved engaging in complex projects that require a deep understanding of social dynamics and policy implications. She has participated as a Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholar and has been recognized as a scholar at the European Forum Alpbach in both 2019 and 2021.