Adeola Owokoniran

About

Hi, I’m Adeola; a professional volleyball player and international relations graduate student passionate about using sports, culture, and policy to connect people across borders. Whether I’m leading free youth clinics in Kenya with my nonprofit, organizing diaspora arts events in Finland, or competing professionally overseas, I’ve seen how global engagement creates powerful impact. Every day, I work to bridge cultures, build meaningful programs, and empower communities; on the court, in the classroom, and through the organizations I serve. I believe diplomacy isn’t just done in suits and conference rooms; it’s lived through teamwork, creativity, and showing up for others, wherever you are in the world.

Experience

• Board Member · Nakupenda2024-12-01 –

  Led inaugural sports diplomacy tour to Kenya & Nigeria, organizing clinics and donations. Supported athlete-led international development through logistics, sponsorships, and communications.

• Social Media & Events Coordinator · Think Africa ry2022-11-01 – 2023-05-01

  Coordinated event programming for “Creative(s) Corner,” engaging global African diaspora communities. Managed Think Africa’s social media strategy, boosting engagement through content design and outreach. Supported cross-sector dialogue between Finnish institutions and African creatives.

• Policy and Events Intern · International Focus2021-06-01 – 2022-05-01

  Supported event planning for delegations, fundraisers, and civic meetings. Designed digital content and increased social media traffic by 40%. Advised executive leadership with policy briefs and demographic insights.

Education

• Duke UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs
• American UniversityMaster's degree, International Relations and Affairs

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