Ogunkeyede Opemipo Grace, 20, is an Environmentalist and a Global Changemaker driving for sustainable environment through advocacy, research, events and projects.Understanding the devastating effects of humane actions on the environment, on lives as its inhabitant, she founded her organization -The Eco Emissaries; a youth-led organization focused on environmental sustainability, combating plastic pollution, climate action, promoting environmental education and advancing circular economy.She is an advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals 4,13,14,15. Opemipo is also a girl in tech with a deep passion for using technology to tackle some of the complex global issues we're currently facing which environmental challenges is one of - climate change, plastic pollution. She is passionate about changing the narratives pertaining to plastic pollution, climate crisis and ocean conservation in Africa and the world.In 2020, driven by a strong desire to pave way for young people who are clueless and in dire need of the skills to survive in this digital era, She founded her digital skills training academy "SkillsBeyond" as a young girl with numerous digital skills.The academy's mission aims at redefining the traditional concept of education and learning by providing young people with skills that go beyond what is taught in the traditional academic setting.She is a Global Changemaker and a Difference Maker. Opemipo is the 18-year-old Nigerian girl with 121 Certifications, Badges and Honors, from different internationally recognized organizations in the World; World Health Organization (W.H.O), UNICEF, HP , Asian Development Bank , US Institute of Peace , Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) , Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders , Honor Society , Reuters among others.Due to the outstanding achievement, she has been featured on several media outlets globally; internationally and locally, such as the African Future Leadership Magazine, Afrikbuzz, Punch Newspaper, Legit.ng, etc, among numerous others. She was recently featured on Legit.ng (her second time) on the 2023 International Women's Day as one of the 3 Nigerian ladies with uncommon achievements and exploits.
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Founder And CeoThe SkillsbeyondLagos, Nigeria -
Founder/CeoThe Skillsbeyond Feb 2020 - Present- Founded The SkillsBeyond in 2020, with a mission to democratize cutting-edge tech education and empower individuals worldwide with skills that transcend formal education - Skills Beyond formal education, Skills Beyond the Classroom. Today, The SkillsBeyond stands as a leading tech education and skills development company, at the forefront of a global educational revolution. -
Planetary Health Campus Ambassador Phca 2024Planetary Health Alliance Jan 2024 - PresentWashington Dc United StatesThe Planetary Health Alliance is a consortium of more than 450 non-governmental organizations, research institutes, government entities and universities from more than 75 countries around the world committed to understanding and addressing global environmental change and its health impacts.- I was selected by the Planetary Health Alliance, USA as a Planetary Health Campus Ambassador, from Nigeria, among other 49+ amazing undergraduates to PhD students selected from around the world!Read more: https://planetaryhealthalliance.org/ogunkeyede-opemipo-gracehttps://www.planetaryhealthalliance.org/https://planetaryhealthalliance.org/2024-planetary-health-campus-ambassadors -
Application ReaderMandela Washington Fellowship Sep 2022 - PresentWashington, United StatesThe Mandela Washington Fellowship is a highly competitive program that provides young African leaders with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a six-week institute at a U.S. University. It is a Program designed to support young leaders across sub-Saharan Africa as they work to make a positive impact in their communities and countries.As an MWF Application Reader, - I actively participated in the evaluation and application review of applicants, providing valuable feedback on each candidate's qualifications and leadership potential.- Actively engaged in identifying the most outstanding candidates for the program. It was a great moment witnessing the commitment and dedication of young leaders around the world addressing pressing global issues. -
1Milliongirlsinstem AmbassadorWomeng Mar 2023 - PresentJohannesburg, South Africa1MillionGirlsInSTEM is an inspiring campaign launched by WomEng with the support of UNESCO. The campaign aims to promote STEM among young girls and empower them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.As an individual who shares a passion for bridging the gender gap in STEM fields, I'm honoured to be appointed as an Ambassador of this global initiative.Through the #1MillionGirlsInSTEM campaign, WomEng commits to reaching 1 million girls with the intention of creating awareness and providing information about STEM-related careers.WomEng is changing the narrative from "What do you want to become when you grow up?" to "What problems do you want to solve?" -
World Record-Holder, "African Female With Laurels Of 121+ Certifications In The World"Top International Organizations In The World May 2021 - PresentThe journey of a young girl rooted in being a change to the world, making a difference and building up to expand her impacts, from nations to nations across the world - leaving indelible impacts on lives, societies and the world from how she met it, has further birthed an unprecedented product - the globally known world record outstanding achievement, naming her the world record-holder of the title "The African Female with Laurels of 121+ Certifications in the World" & "The 18-year-old Nigerian with 121+ Certifications, Badges and Honours, from top international organizations in the world, such as World Health Organization (W.H.O), UNICEF, United State Institute of Peace, Reuters, Asian Development Bank, Honor Society, HP, among others.The global achievement which has brought a stack of global honours, accolades, recognitions, awards, global opportunities and many more from across the globe is one which is strongly dedicated to my daring 14-year-old self who embarked on these - a capacity building journey embarked on after graduating from senior secondary school, at age 14; in turn, has turned into a globally inspiring achievement sparking changes in lives across the globe, actions in others, whilst inspiring a dare to dream action across the globe in young, adults, people from all walks of life across the world.
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United Nations Millennium FellowMillennium Campus Network (Mcn) Aug 2023 - Nov 2023Proudly organized by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN), the Millennium Fellowship is a program that seeks to elevate undergraduate leaders, and it is a great honour to have been selected as a Class of 2023 Millennium Fellow, joining over 4,000 leading peers from 260+ campuses worldwide - all committed to having bold social impact!Out of a wholesome 44,000+ applicants from 3,000+ campuses across 170 nations for the Millennium Fellowship 2023, I am thrilled to have been selected. -
FellowAspire Leaders Program Jan 2023 - Jun 2023- Was selected as one of the participants of The Aspire Leaders Program 2023, a 6-month leadership development program launched by Harvard Business School professors and the Aspire Institute; founded at Harvard University.It was a great opportunity to learn from Harvard University professors and other world-class educators. -
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Plasticwize FellowU-Recycle Initiative Africa Sep 2022 - May 2023I was selected as a Fellow of The PlasticWize Fellowship - The U-recycle Initiative Africa PlasticWize Fellowship, a programme sponsored by the Government of Canada and Challenge Works through the Afri-Plastics Challenge, aimed at reducing marine plastic pollution in Nigeria.
Opemipo Ogunkeyede Education Details
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Microbiology, General -
African Church Grammar SchoolWest African Senior School Certificate Examination (Wassce), Sciences
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Opemipo Ogunkeyede works for The Skillsbeyond
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Opemipo Ogunkeyede's current role is Founder and CEO.
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Opemipo Ogunkeyede attended Obafemi Awolowo University, African Church Grammar School.
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