Researcher, Program Development Leader & Women's Economic Empowerment Specialist
Transforming research into practical solutions that expand economic opportunities for women and communities.
Of dedicated research and strategic advisory.
Bridging gaps across Canada and Africa.
Methodological rigor with practical impact.
Pioneering Inclusive Growth
Women's Entrepreneurship & Economic Resilience
Examining how African and diaspora women build, sustain, and adapt businesses across generations — from market trade in Benin City to cross-border enterprise in the Black diaspora.
African Diaspora & Migration Studies
Tracing the movement of African women across borders and continents, and how migration reshapes economic opportunity, family structure, and cultural identity.
Gender & Economic History
Recovering the overlooked economic contributions of women in West African history — informal trade, artisan labor, and household economies that formal records often erase.
Inclusive Development & Policy
Translating historical and empirical research into policy recommendations that expand economic opportunity and workplace inclusion for women.
Black Diaspora Heritage & Reparative Justice
Exploring cultural heritage, reparations, and historical memory across the African diaspora, connecting archival research to present-day advocacy.
Strategic Advisory & Implementation
Program & Research Management
Designing, launching, and managing interdisciplinary research and academic programs from concept to delivery.
- check_circle Developed and taught 10+ university courses across African History, Gender Studies, and Black Diaspora Studies
- check_circle Developed and taught 10+ university courses across African History, Gender Studies, and Black Diaspora Studies
- check_circle Secured and administered research grants (TETFund, IFRA-Nigeria, and international scholarships)
Policy Analysis & Strategic Partnerships
Building cross-sector partnerships and translating research into actionable policy for institutions and organizations.
- check_circle Built partnerships across universities, nonprofits, community groups, and international stakeholders
- check_circle Directed program development and learning strategy for a national inclusion initiative
- check_circle Delivered evidence-based policy input on gender and economic development
Higher Education & Curriculum Development
Developing academic curricula and mentoring the next generation of scholars in African and diaspora studies.
- check_circle Supervised and mentored 40+ undergraduate and postgraduate students
- check_circle Designed academic and community-based learning programs
- check_circle Serves as peer reviewer for academic journals (e.g. Inspire Youth Journal)