Leadership

Young people are not waiting to lead.

Elevate is operated by young leaders working across programmes, people, partnerships, media and digital innovation.

A facilitator leading a community learning session

Leadership philosophy

Close enough to listen. Structured enough to deliver.

Elevate's leaders are responsible for clear functions, strong collaboration and local delivery. The structure keeps youth voice close to decision making while creating real accountability.

See how leadership connects to change

Featured leadership

The people carrying the mission forward.

Founder and Co President, Projects

Abiola Adebiyi

Abiola founded Elevate in 2016. She leads programme strategy, project partnerships and the mission to connect young Africans with mindset, education, employment and innovation pathways.

Co President, People and Operations

Fiyinfoluwa Adewumi

Fiyinfoluwa leads the people, culture and operating systems that turn Elevate's strategy into coordinated work across teams and locations.

Digital Innovation Lead

Francess Oyelade

Francess leads digital product thinking and learning experiences designed to extend practical skills and opportunity.

Media Lead

Oluwapelumi Abodunrin

Oluwapelumi guides Elevate's media practice, helping the organisation document programmes, protect participant dignity and make the work visible with clarity.

Project Design Lead

Oghenevoke Kefe

Oghenevoke shapes programme concepts and turns evidence into clear, community responsive project designs.

Project Implementation Coordinator, Lagos

Joy Nduka

Joy coordinates programme delivery in Lagos, keeping teams, timelines and community relationships aligned.

Project Implementation Coordinator, Abuja

Precious Raphael Ogochukwu

Precious coordinates programme delivery in Abuja and helps local teams turn plans into organised action.

People Experience Lead

Precious Adedeji

Precious builds the people experience that supports volunteers and team members to contribute well.

Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Abiola Bolaji

Abiola develops fundraising and partnership opportunities that connect Elevate's work with aligned supporters.

Bring your judgement

Leadership at Elevate is service with responsibility.

Experienced professionals can contribute as mentors, advisers, facilitators and partners without taking agency away from the young people closest to the work.

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