Olamipo Oshinowo

Shaping the Future of Learning. Empowering the Next Generation.

Shaping the Future of Learning. Empowering the Next Generation.

Transformative education rooted in purpose, values, and global competence.

About Me

I am a Visionary educator and social entrepreneur with a bold heart for transformation.

I shape national and continental education agendas through strategic reforms, bold collaborations, and thought leadership that redefines what it means to educate for impact.

My mission is to support the development of a new generation of unique, multi-talented, and well-balanced individuals who are grounded in strong values and prepared to transform and positively impact the communities and environments in which they live and work.

I am the founder and Executive Director of Ascend Global Education Network which is a group of educational initiatives which includes the schooling arm, Ascend Nurseries & Ascend Schools, as well as a number of impactful education solutions with global impact. Additionally, I  founded of Street to Life Foundation to cater for the educational needs of students in slum and underserved communities across the African continent.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies (French) from the University of Ibadan and a Master’s in International Development and Education from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. Fluent in both English and French, as well as my native Yoruba language, I excel in cross-cultural communication, enabling me to work effectively in diverse and multi-cultural settings.