Adedamola Majekodunmi
About Adedamola Majekodunmi
Adedamola Majekodunmi is the Director of Player Development at the NBA, with extensive experience in player development and community engagement.
Current Role at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Adedamola Majekodunmi currently holds the position of Director of Player Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA), a role he has been in since 2022. In this capacity, Majekodunmi coordinates efforts for players, families, community, and business partners. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the player development initiatives by leveraging strategic relationships and experience from his previous positions within the NBA.
Previous Roles at NBA
Before becoming the Director of Player Development, Adedamola Majekodunmi served in several capacities at the NBA. He was the Senior Manager of Player Development from 2020 to 2022, and prior to that, he held the position of Manager of Player Development from 2018 to 2020. Further back, he was the Specialist of Player Development from 2015 to 2018, and the Senior Coordinator of Player Development from 2014 to 2015, all in the Greater New York City Area.
Experience at Democracy Prep Public Schools
From 2012 to 2014, Adedamola Majekodunmi worked at Democracy Prep Public Schools as a Dean of Students and "Find Your Passion Coordinator" in the Greater New York City Area. In these roles, he gained valuable experience in educational settings, contributing to student development and education management.
Educational Background
Adedamola Majekodunmi graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health, and Society. He completed his studies from 2005 to 2009. His academic background provided him with a foundation in health sciences, which has been beneficial throughout his varied career.
Early Career and Other Roles
Adedamola Majekodunmi's early career includes roles such as NYC Service Fellow at the Office of the Mayor in New York City from 2010 to 2012 and Senior Corps Member at City Year in the Greater Chicago Area from 2009 to 2010. He also has experience managing teams of AmeriCorps members and volunteers, teaching within both New York City and Chicago Public Schools, and playing a role in connecting citizens to impactful volunteer opportunities.