Meet the team
A team driven by impact and excellence
Our team is a passionate network of changemakers united by a common mission: building a future led by empowered African youth. We come from diverse backgrounds but share one vision — a continent where young leaders rise to shape lasting solutions for their communities.
OMLA Headquarters
Mary Oluwaseun Afolabi
Director
Ridwan Adewale Yusuf
Alumni Coordinator
Oni David
Bootcamp Coordinator
Adaralegbe Tosin
Fellowship coordinator
Affovoh Alexander
IT/Media
OMLA Founding Mentors
Lawrence Afere
Founding Mentors
Ojo Oluwaseun
Founding Mentors
Funmilayo Akinrelere
Founding Mentors
Oladotun Kayode
Founding Mentors
Felix Iziomoh
Founding Mentors
Ibeh Christogonus
Founding Mentors
Bashir Saleh Abubakar
Founding Mentors
Irerinsola Dayo Adedoyin
Founding Mentors
Ethelbert Umeh
Founding Mentors
Benjamin D. Yeagar Sr.
Founding Mentors
Peter Adeeko
Founding Mentors
OMLA Global Board of Advisors
Peter David Pedersen
Co-founder of NELIS
Akinyanmi Boladale Omowumi
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Lina Khaznadar
OMLA’s global advisory board
Deborah Rosen
Executive Director, International Institute For Global Leadership
Lynne Murguia
OMLA’s global advisory board
Dena Grushkin
Founder of The Dream School Foundation
Stephen Ogbolu
OMLA’s global advisory board
Wonny Tjon
Founder at Spirited at work
Wale Akinyanmi
OMLA’s global advisory board
Andras Nevai
CEO – Crystal Master Gallery