Board of Trustees
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Tope Fajingbesi
Tope is a social impact entrepreneur, a published author, and an educator. she is the coordinating trustee of United for Kids Foundation, Tope created and hosted the Impact radio show and is also the founder and president of She-EO a global platform for women of African descent to have important conversations that matter. Tope is dedicated to serve her community and with this started the United for Kids Foundation with a group of friends whoโs aim is to heal the world, one child, one smile at a at time.
Tope is set to commence a Doctoral degree program in Human and Organizational Learning at the George Washington University in the fall of 2022. where she plans to focus on lifelong learning and leadership issues and opportunities for women of African descent globally.
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Adesuwa Ladoja
Adesuwa is a legal, business and regulatory expert with strong project management abilities. she holds a second-class upper degree in Bachelor of Law from the Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-Ife and a Masters of Law degree (withy merit) from Kings College, University London. she was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993 and is a member of the chartered Institute of Arbitrators; a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, a Notary public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a member of the association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Adesuwa has provided legal support and project management assistance serving as project coordinator tasked with the responsibility of liaising with key management, technical and legal officers of the ministry of petroleum resources and external legal consultants. Adesuwa has also bee involved in assisting companies to achieve financial close in an efficient and seamless manner ( in one case satisfying over 300 conditions precedent).
She is married with twin daughters and is a trustee of the United for Kids Foundation.
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Amani Momodu
Amani is a co-founder, trustee and chairman of the united for kids Foundation. He has over 20 years work experience with the last 13 spent in anchoring clients program, winning businesses. industry strategy planning, design & implementation, business development, relationship management, brand marketing & communication, corporate responsibility & sustainability, press & public relations; eminence/events, digital/new media.
He has a burning passion and deep interest in social work and driving societal change. Amani volunteers on several humanitarian and human development causes.
He is a trustee of Sakinah Medical Outreach, A trustee and Director Administration of the Muslim Public Affairs Center, A member of the Advisory Committee of the Shade of Women Foundation, A member of the Directorate of Education Development and Scholarships of the Crystal Muslim Organization. Amani is an African and Nigerian social responsibility award winner of the KPMG. A recognition for his personal commitment in driving societal change.
Ambassadors Club E-BOARD
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Gbemisola Adebiyi
Gbemisola Adebiyi is from Ogun state Nigeria. she is a makeup artist and a graduate of microbiology from the university of Lagos State.
Gbemisola is a self motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking person with a profound experience in charity and is also a support healthcare worker. she joined the organization in 2012 and has since grown in position and is now the Board Liaison Officer in the United Kingdom.
Her hobbies include spending time with family, dancing supporting the less privilege in the community.
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Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja
Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja is a senior at Mount Holyoke College studying Neuroscience and Behavior, Africana Studies and Culture, Health and Science. Nafeesah is passionate about improving healthcare disparities and literacy in vulnerable populations and making education easily accessible.
Nafeesah is the President of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
On campus, Nafeesah is a Peer Health Educator and has served on the Muslim Student Association Board since her first semester among other things. In her free time Nafeesah enjoys writing, crocheting, trying new food and watching athletics.
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Adedoyin Junaid
Adedoyin Junaid is a Program Manager and self taught interior designer with 8 years of life science industry experience. Adedoyin is based in Maryland and has an undergraduate degree in Biology and a graduate degree in Health Administration.
Adedoyin is the Vice-President of the of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
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Rashidat Odewale
Rashidat is from Osun, Nigeria and a Clinical Pharmacist. She graduated with her bachelorโs degree in Chemistry and received a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. During her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, loves exploring new countries, and trying new restaurants to eat.
Rashidat is the Treasurer of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
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Nebechi Okpala
Nebechi Okpala is a Clinical Research Associate based in Atlanta Georgia. She has a Bachelorโs Degree in Neuroscience and is on the path to become a practicing physician. During her free time she enjoys hiking, playing her instruments and exploring different activities in her city.
Nebechi is the Social Chair of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
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Elizabeth Bolarinwa
Elizabeth Bolarinwa is a passionate advocate for advancing global health and maternal and infant health equity. She is a recent Clinical Laboratory Sciences graduate from Howard University. She actively engages in community programs, advocating for equitable care and raising awareness. Elizabeth is working as a Research Assistant and hopes to become a physician.
Elizabeth is the Secretary of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
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Mariam Badejo
Mariam Badejo is a dedicated professional poised to make a significant impact in her industry through her unwavering drive and ambitious pursuits. A graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Management and a minor in Business Administration, Mariam is well-equipped with the knowledge and experience to meet the challenges of her field.
In her journey towards excellence, Mariam is currently establishing herself in the consulting arena, constantly pushing her boundaries to enhance her skills and foster enduring professional relationships. Her academic background and extensive experience in health and finance uniquely position her to excel in the responsibilities inherent to her chosen career path.
Having initiated Howard University's first urban modeling team, The Genesis Models, Mariam serves as a Co-Founder to the growing Organization. She has successfully motivated communities and shed light on often marginalized individuals within the beauty sector.Mariam is the Outreach Chair of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
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Oluwafadeyemi Testimony Akinkuolie-Ibidapo
Oluwafadeyemi Testimony Akinkuolie-Ibidapo, currently in her first year at Mount Holyoke College, is working towards a major in Critical Race and Political Economy.
She is deeply committed to volunteer work and strives to create a positive impact on society through her advocacy for social justice. Testimony has aspirations to attend Law school and embark on a career in public service. Within the United for Kids Foundation (UKF), Testimony serves as the Publicity Chair on the Board of Ambassadors. On campus, she actively participates in clubs and events related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as advocacy. In her leisure time, Testimony indulges in activities such as creating graphic designs, dancing, listening to music, and catching up on rest.
Testimony is the Publicity Chair of the Ambassadors Club Executive Board.
Management Team
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Faizah Oiza Sadiq
Faizah is a graduate of civil engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, Turkey. she holds a certificate in project management.
Faizah is passionate about development and growth of the youth hence her joining the organization, to help create a more conducive environment for learning, assist the less privilege, orphans and parents who are in need. Faizah is the organizations Executive Assistant.
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Oladunni Balogun
Oladunni is a graduate of Lagos State University and also holds a certificate from the young African Leadership Initiative ( YALI ) network.
Oladunni is the organizationโs Programs Manager, she leads the project planning, program development and has over 7 years of experience in directing large scale projects, executing strategies and troubleshooting mechanisms to achieve our dynamic charitable goals and objectives.
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Eucharia Agu
Eucharia Agu is a graduate from the University of Port Harcourt with a BSc. in Public Administration/Political Science and also short courses certificates in Project Management, Leadership and management with E-learning college. She started with United for Kids Foundation in the year 2014 at Ojodu Library as an active volunteer, Asst. Program officer, Lead Asst. Program officer, Program officer and now the current Deputy Program Manager.
She is amazing with the children, She is a dedicated and resilient staff.
Her hobbies are reading, travelling, cooking and watching movies.
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Abiola Ajidagba
Abiola is a graduate from the university of Ilorin and a certified Financial Modelling and valuation Analyst ( FMVA ) from the corporate Finance Institute ( CFI ).
Abiola is the organizations Accountant, he is proficient in financial operation and has an extensive experience in accounting, consulting and agricultural finances.
Program Officers
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Judith Henry Ifeanyi
Judith Henry Ifeanyi is a graduate of Mass Communication from the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta , Ogun State.
She is the Senior Programs Officer at United For Kids Foundation. Her passion for impacting the lives of less privileged children inspired her to join the organization as a Volunteer about 7 years ago. Her role includes coordinating other library Coaches with regards to the daily activities of UKF libraries. Judith is a trained Speech and Language therapist for children with Special Needs and is also a regular participant of the Annual Guarantee Trust Bank Autism Conference. Judith loves the less privilege and the elderly.
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Toluwalase Hassan
Toluwalase Hassan holds a first degree in Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. She joined United for Kids Foundation in the year 2018 to make an impact in the lives of less privileged children. She is the Programs Officer at Adebule Primary School, Fola Agoro, Lagos. She is a lover of children and loves reaching out to the less privileged. Her hobbies are reading, travelling, shopping and cooking.
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Abubakar Monsurat Anuoluwapo
Monsurat is a Lagos State Polytechnic graduate with a degree in Business Administration with a Graduate Finishing Program from Poise Nigeria. Monsurat joined United for Kids Foundation as a Program Officer on the 1st of June 2022, where she reads books to kids, assist kids struggling academically, and make sure lessons learnt from every library session can be used in their everyday life.
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Adedayo Hassan Alausa
Adedayo Hassan Alausa is a graduate of computer science at the Lagos state university, Ojo Lagos who is passionate about giving back to society.
She is currently a program officer at the united for kids foundation and consistently sees the educational, psychological, emotional, and welfare needs of about 2000 students on Victoria island where she runs as a librarian who reads and supports children in the school.
Adedayo is a hardworking mother of 3 who loves to be around children. she enjoys cooking, traveling, and learning new things.
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Modinat Abiola Okundeye
Abiola Modinat Okundeye is a graduate of law from the university of Benin and has been working with UKF for four years now and is a program officer.