Dr. Peter Haastrup
Peter is an educator, social worker and clinician. His work spans higher education, youth justice and community services. He holds a Master of Social Work and a PhD in Policy Studies.
Our people
The people
behind the work.
Our board and volunteer leadership bring experience from education, community work, technology, business and other fields.
Board of Directors
Serving the organization.
Seyi Aleshinloye
Seyi works in information technology and cloud consulting. He is a Certified Salesforce Administrator with experience building and improving customer relationship systems.
Adetomi Aleshinloye
Adetomi is a licensed vocational nurse with more than 12 years of healthcare experience, including pediatric care in California and Texas. She also works in music, publishing and public speaking.
Tolu Adegbusi
Tolu is a product leader with more than a decade of experience developing digital products. Her work includes product strategy and user-centred design.
Tobechukwu Madu
Tobechukwu is a data scientist and strategist with experience in healthcare and finance. He brings a background in data analysis and technology to the board.
Leadership team
Working together.
Emmanuel Anugwa
Emmanuel works in renewable energy, including solar, wind and battery storage. He is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario and holds an MBA in Energy Management from TU Berlin.
Deborah Adolphus LongJohn
Deborah works in technical support and program management. She is a Certified Salesforce Associate and supports Microsoft cloud users. She is based in Lagos.
Ayomide “A.Y.” Osho
Ayomide is a social worker with the Durham Catholic District School Board. He supports students’ social, emotional and academic development and holds an MSW from York University.
Temitope Rachael Osho
Temitope works in trust and estate administration with Concentra Trust. Her experience includes estate planning, wills and legacy administration.
Stephen Ogunkunle
Stephen is a product manager with experience in banking, commercial real estate finance and technology. He is a certified Scrum Product Owner and is based in Toronto.
Tilewa Badmus
Tilewa is an accountant who helps individuals and businesses with financial management, reporting and planning.
Precious Familusi
Precious works in community development and commercial banking. She co-founded Black Lives Matter NL and has supported Black business owners and youth enterprise programs.
Kemi Omotade
Kemi is an entrepreneur with a background in electrical engineering and energy management. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, she serves on the executive committee of the Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians.
Layomi Ayeni
Layomi works in government administration and compliance. She holds a BA in Psychology from Carleton University and has experience coordinating events and hospitality.
Paska Grace Juma
Paska is a strategist and entrepreneur with experience at Google. She works with nonprofits and startups on their operations and hosts the Life of a Servant podcast.
Toyin Aguda
Toyin works in artificial intelligence, data science and business leadership. Her experience includes AI research at J.P. Morgan Chase and leadership at Aguda Capital. She holds an Executive MBA from Chicago Booth.
Tola Haastrup
Tola works in communication, client services and organizational support. She also has experience teaching and mentoring teenagers.
Damilola Adelowo
Damilola is a fashion educator and designer specializing in patternmaking and 3D garment design. She teaches bridal and eveningwear and works in outerwear product development.
Olumide Oyebode
Olumide researches muscle biology and Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the University of Toledo. He also works in brand design through Lumine Designs.
Favour Nwogu
Favour is a financial analyst in banking, supporting project planning and delivery. She studied business economics at Brock University.
Tokunbo Elizabeth Oyebolu
Tokunbo is a project manager and event planner. Her work involves coordinating projects and collaborating with international teams.
Ben Haastrup
Ben works in IT strategy, service delivery and security. He founded Weavits Inc. and serves as Technical Director at The Joy Centre.
Iyanuoluwa Ogunshola
Iyanuoluwa manages technology and operations in education. He has experience developing systems and managing projects and is based in New Jersey.