Adebola Adefioye She/Her

Child and Youth Care, Faculty of Community Services

Adebola Adefioye has a big heart and a passion for supporting racialized women and educators to build leadership and advocacy skills. She works from an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens and continues to seek opportunities for meaningful community collaborations and partnerships. She has won many awards, including the 2021 Ontario Premier's Award, United Way Greater Toronto Black Leadership Award, Seneca HELIX Female Entrepreneur Award, YWCA Sudbury Woman of Distinction Award in the social justice category, the 2022 Black Faculty & Staff Community Network Award for Student Leadership and Catherine Howe Memorial Award at Toronto Metropolitan University. Adebola will be returning to TMU for a PhD in Policy Studies with a focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accolades and awards

2021 Ontario Premier's Award
United Way Greater Toronto Black Leadership Award
Seneca HELIX Female Entrepreneur Award
YWCA Sudbury Woman of Distinction Award
Black Faculty & Staff Community Network Award for Student Leadership
Catherine Howe Memorial Award

What advice do you have for other Black students at TMU?

Don't be afraid to shine your light anywhere you find yourself. Show up, speak up and take your place!

Social Media

Find Adebola on LinkedIn (external link)

Instagram: @adebolaadefioye1 (external link)