Ola Akintola
About Ola Akintola
Ola Akintola serves as the Annual Gifts Coordinator at Promise House, a position he has held since 2018. He has previous experience as a Community Support Specialist at Burrell Behavioral Health and as a Youth Care Specialist at Great Circle, both in Columbia, Missouri.
Work at Promise House
Ola Akintola has been serving as the Annual Gifts Coordinator at Promise House since 2018. In this role, Akintola is responsible for managing and coordinating annual gift campaigns, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts. The position involves engaging with donors and ensuring the successful implementation of fundraising strategies.
Previous Experience in Behavioral Health
Prior to joining Promise House, Ola Akintola worked as a Community Support Specialist at Burrell Behavioral Health for five months in 2016. This role was based in Columbia, Missouri, where Akintola provided support and assistance to individuals in need of behavioral health services. Following this position, Akintola served as a Youth Care Specialist at Great Circle for one year, also in Columbia, Missouri.
Education Background
Ola Akintola earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia, attending from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided Akintola with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to roles in community support and youth care. Prior to university, Akintola completed high school at Pattonville High School from 2007 to 2011.