SIMISOLA AJAYI

Selected as a Global Ambassador to support the organisation’s global leadership and diplomacy initiatives. Promoted ISLD programmes and the Bali Conference by creating awareness across personal, academic, and professional networks, sharing conference opportunities, and engaging prospective participants during the initial ambassador outreach phase.

• Serve as a member of the Board of Directors, contributing to the strategic leadership and corporate governance of the company. Collaborate with fellow board members to represent shareholder interests, provide oversight to executive management, and guide the organization's long-term growth and sustainability. Participate in the development and approval of the company's long-term strategic objectives and policies. Contribute to the appointment, evaluation, and succession planning of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Review and approve compensation packages, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits for senior executives. Assess and approve annual budgets, ensuring the company has adequate financial resources to achieve its goals. Participate in decisions regarding dividend distributions and shareholder returns. Oversee financial reporting and auditing processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Monitor organizational performance, risk management, and corporate governance practices. Provide independent over sight and strategic guidance to support sustainable business growth.

• Founded and lead a global diplomacy and leadership platform comprising over 300 members and trainees from different countries and academic institutions, providing opportunities for policy engagement, leadership development, and professional growth. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization's activities, programs, and long-term vision. Manage and coordinate a community of over 300 members and trainees from diverse backgrounds. Recruit, supervise, and support Campus Ambassadors across multiple universities and institutions. Organize and facilitate weekly discussions on diplomacy, leadership, governance, and contemporary global affairs. Lead policy conversations that enable members to analyze global challenges and propose practical solutions. Oversee the publication of a monthly newsletter featuring policy recommendations and insights on international issues. Approve major organizational decisions, partnerships, recruitment processes, and official correspondence. Build and maintain partnerships with organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to advance the organization's objectives. Organize volunteer initiatives and community service projects that promote social impact and civic engagement. Mentor members and trainees in communication, public speaking, leadership, and professional development. Guide members in identifying and securing leadership, volunteer, academic, and career opportunities. Create platforms that provide young people with practical exposure to diplomacy, policy analysis, and international affairs.

• Lead advocacy and strategic communication efforts within an Afrocentric creative platform, leveraging art as a tool for social impact. Design and implement campaigns and exhibitions that address youth empowerment, identity, and cultural expression. Drive community engagement by creating opportunities for emerging creatives to showcase their work and amplify their voices. Represent the gallery in partnerships and public engagements, contributing to its growth as a purpose-driven space that bridges artistic expression with advocacy.

• Provided strategic leadership and representation for students within the department, championing academic engagement, policy discussions, diplomacy education, and professional development initiatives. Represented student interests and collaborated with faculty and departmental executives to enhance student welfare and engagement. Initiated and organized the department's first inter-class debate competition since its establishment, creating a platform for intellectual engagement and public speaking development. Served as Debate
• Strategist and Coach for participating students, guiding the 300-level team to successive victories on the motions "The International System is Still Bipolar
• Rather than Multipolar in Nature" and "Diplomacy is More Effective than
• Military Strength." Co-organized the department's first World Refugee Day
• Symposium themed "Leaving No One Behind," bringing together students, advocates, and development professionals to discuss refugee protection and inclusion. Participated as a panel speaker during the symposium, sharing insights and experiences as a Young Champion for Refugees and advocating for sustainable solutions to displacement challenges. Conceptualized and organized a Diplomatic Dinner, an innovative diplomacy simulation designed to expose students to negotiation, statecraft, critical thinking, and international decisionmaking.
• Developed the Diplomatic Dinner around the principle of state responsibility, encouraging participants to critically examine how domestic governance challenges influence international relations within an interconnected global system. Promoted practical learning experiences that strengthened students' understanding of diplomacy, policy analysis, negotiation, leadership, and delegation. Mobilized students for departmental programs, academic activities, and leadership initiatives, fostering a vibrant and intellectually engaging departmental community.

• Develop and execute the company's vision, growth strategy, and business objectives. Lead the design, development, and launch of apparel collections, including the brand's signature and Adire-inspired collections. Oversee brand identity, marketing campaigns, and social media engagement to strengthen brand visibility and customer loyalty. Manage product sourcing, production processes, quality control, and inventory management. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and strategic partners.
• Direct sales operations and customer engagement initiatives to drive revenue growth. Conduct market research to identify fashion trends, consumer preferences, and new business opportunities. Lead the planning and execution of product launches, exhibitions, trade fairs, and promotional events. Manage financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure business sustainability. Supervise and coordinate team members, models, creatives, and collaborators involved in brand operations. Champion the integration of
• African-inspired designs into modern fashion while promoting creativity, confidence, and cultural expression
• Online store

• Supported the Security, Economics, and Editorial teams through intelligence gathering, research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications on security, political, and economic developments across West
• Africa. Produced and disseminated the daily MTN Telecommunications
• Newsletter, monitoring and summarizing key developments, policy changes, industry trends, and emerging issues within the telecommunications sector.
• Coordinated and hosted the weekly Market Square Discussion, facilitating staff conversations on current security, political, and economic developments to promote knowledge sharing and situational awareness across the organization.
• Conducted research on emerging security, political, and economic issues across
• West Africa and proposed discussion themes for internal briefings, knowledge sessions, and analytical engagements. Created and managed virtual meeting logistics, including scheduling sessions and generating Google Meet links for organizational discussions and stakeholder engagements. Updated and maintained the West Africa Incident Tracker, a comprehensive database documenting security incidents and conflict events across the region from 1999-2025. Monitored security incidents and conflict developments in real time, ensuring timely and accurate updates to organizational datasets and intelligence resources. Conducted media monitoring and content analysis, including research projects assessing gender representation and participation in mainstream media coverage. Gathered, verified, and analyzed information from multiple sources to support intelligence reports, research publications, and policy-relevant outputs. Collaborated with analysts and researchers across the
• Security, Economics, and Editorial departments to produce evidence-based insights on regional developments. Contributed to the preparation of analytical reports, newsletters, briefs, and presentations by identifying trends, interpreting data, and synthesizing complex information.

• Edited news reports and scripts before they were aired to ensure accuracy and compliance with editorial standards. Recorded voice-overs for television reports and media productions. Assisted in research projects and interviews involving civil servants and public officials. Conducted background research for current affairs programmes and discussions. Participated in weekly departmental discussions on challenges facing media practitioners and the role of the media in addressing or amplifying societal issues. Supported content development and programme production within the Current Affairs Department. Appeared as a guest speaker on Lagos Conversations, where I discussed youth and substance abuse.

• Organized and facilitated daily morning devotion sessions attended by over 30 students per floor, promoting spiritual growth and community building.
• Coordinated weekly Koinonia fellowship meetings with an average attendance of over 70 students. Led the planning and execution of monthly crossover prayer meetings attended by more than 150 students. Served as a mediator in resolving interpersonal disputes and conflicts among hall residents, promoting harmony and mutual understanding. Mobilized students for chapel programs, outreach initiatives, and special events. Collaborated with student leaders and chapel officials to strengthen participation in religious and community activities. Served as the primary liaison between hall residents and university management, drafting and submitting official letters and welfare requests on behalf of students. Advocated for student welfare concerns and worked with university authorities to address issues affecting residents of the hall.
• Coordinated academic support initiatives, including organizing tutorials and study sessions during examination periods to enhance student performance.
• Mediated and resolved interpersonal conflicts among roommates and residents, fostering a peaceful and supportive living environment. Provided welfare and emergency support to students experiencing health challenges, including escorting ill residents to the university medical centre during late-night emergencies. Demonstrated responsibility and trustworthiness by serving as an authorized student leader permitted to respond to emergencies beyond hostel curfew hours. Offered mentorship and guidance to students on academic, personal, and social challenges, contributing to a stronger hall community.
• Founded a youth-led humanitarian initiative dedicated to supporting vulnerable and displaced children through education, advocacy, and community development programs. Established and led a volunteer-driven initiative following participation in the UNHCR Young Champions for Refugees programme. Successfully sponsored the secondary education of five children from displaced and underserved communities. Coordinated volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to implement social impact projects. Advocated for equal access to education and opportunities for displaced and marginalized children. Managed project planning, fundraising activities, stakeholder engagement, and programme implementation. Organized and hosted a fundraising event that raised ₦250,000 to support the education and welfare of five displaced children, mobilizing community support and stakeholder contributions to expand access to educational opportunities.
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