Who We Are
RIA-Initiative Board of Directors
and Team Members.
Meet the Board
These are the people that champion the course of our organization.
Dr. Oladipo Sotimehin
Chairman
Dr. Oladipo Sotimehin
ChairmanDr Oladipo Sotimehin is an experienced public health specialist and project manager with a demonstrated history of working in humanitarian and development settings. And has held senior management positions in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Sudan within government and non-governmental organizations. Skilled in strategic health planning and coordination, health systems strengthening, emergency preparedness, data analysis and management.
Oluwatoyosi I.O Esq.
Board Member
Immanuelson Sam
Board Member
Immanuelson Sam
Board MemberThe Team lead; Corporate Services & Strategic Partnerships at Goldenmuv Premium Consulting (GMPC) and a Motivational speaker. He is a dynamic professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships as well as coaching individuals and organizations to success.
ThankGod Edeh Chiedozie
Board Member
ThankGod Edeh Chiedozie
Board MemberThankGod is an experienced Grants, Compliance and Reporting professional with over five (5) years working in the Grants and Compliance department of diverse International Humanitarian and Development Organizations. ThankGod has experience working with key institutional donors including FCDO (DFID), USAID, GFFO, SIDA, World Bank, BHA, OFDA, GAC, GIZ, EU, Global Fund, BMGF and ECHO.
Victoria Adano Dama (Mrs.)
Board Member
Victoria Adano Dama (Mrs.)
Board MemberVictoria Adano Dama (Mrs.), is a multi-talented, smart and purpose-driven personal and business branding strategist, TED Trained Speaker, and a multiple award winner who has blessed thousands of lives globally via her coaching sessions, online training, content, and webinars using her experiences, stories, and expertise for global impact, visibility, and transformation.
Daniel Gyet
Board Member
Stephen Olushola, OLADEPO
Executive Director
Stephen Olushola, OLADEPO
Executive DirectorStephen Olushola, OLADEPO is a seasoned and experienced talent acquisition specialist and human resource, professional. He has over 3 years of experience managing talent within the humanitarian and developmental space. An emerging organization development expert, developing and deepening competence around project design and management, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, stakeholder and donors’ engagement and advocacy. Stephen is skilled in non-profit organization management, policy making, civic engagement, youth development and capacity building and he is currently the Founder/Executive Director, of Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative, a youth-led, women and children-focused, impact-driven organization, working with the most vulnerable person in Northeast Nigeria. He is also passionate about safeguarding and keeping the organization safe from harm, abuse, exploitation and harassment. He is a GEDA Fellow and Mackinsey Forward Alumni.
Meet Our TEAM MEMBERS
At RIA Initiative, we believe that the success of our organization and the work we do is a direct result of the skills and dedication of our team members. That’s why we want to take a moment to introduce you to the individuals who make up our team.
Each member of our team brings unique skills and perspectives to the table, and we are proud to have such a talented and diverse group of young people working together to achieve our goals. We believe that our team is our greatest asset, and we look forward to continuing to work together to drive our vision of improving lives.
Join us, as we embark on a journey to Improving lives
(Child Protection Assistant)
(Child Protection Assistant)
(CPiE Assitant)
(Program Manager)
(EiE Officer)
(Media & Comms. Director)
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