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'''Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi''' is a social entrepreneur with an interest in building a more inclusive technology ecosystem, which includes more women technology users, creators, entrepreneurs and leaders.
'''Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi''' is a social entrepreneur with an interest in building a more inclusive technology ecosystem, which includes more women technology users, creators, entrepreneurs and leaders.
She is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, the Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Through W.TEC, she has worked with 23,000 girls and women (and counting) in a variety of programmers, including technology camps and after-school clubs for girls; as well as training workshops for women entrepreneurs.
Ensuring that women are better represented on the Internet, own and can manage their domains effectively, and understand how to address issues like domain name abuse and cybersecurity challenges is an important aspect of her work. Her work centers on increasing inclusivity in the digital realm for women, ensuring they can use the Internet safely and effectively to enhance their educational, professional and civic activities.
She is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, the [https://wtec.org.ng/ Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC], based in Lagos, Nigeria. Through W.TEC, she has worked with 31,000 girls and women (and counting) in a variety of programmers, including technology camps and after-school clubs for girls; as well as training workshops for women entrepreneurs.
Through these programmes, the girls and women have learnt to create technology – including applications, games, websites, short films and other digital content. Many of these girls have been inspired to pursue technology careers. Oreoluwa has also designed and overseen programmes that support women in their use of technology for entrepreneurship, career development, learning and leadership activities.
Through these programmes, the girls and women have learnt to create technology – including applications, games, websites, short films and other digital content. Many of these girls have been inspired to pursue technology careers. Oreoluwa has also designed and overseen programmes that support women in their use of technology for entrepreneurship, career development, learning and leadership activities.
Oreoluwa has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Essex and a Masters of Science degree in Information Systems from the London School of Economics & Political Science. She also has a certificate in Applied Sciences from Harvard University's Extension School and a certificate in Social Sector Management from the Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos, Nigeria).
More recently, Oreoluwa has been exploring how technology can improve learning outcomes and better integrate students with developmental disabilities and special needs, such as Autism and Down’s syndrome.
Oreoluwa’s work has also been showcased in the broadcast and print media, including a documentary called [http://www.3sat.de/mediathek/?mode=play&obj=65290 Wiki Loves Women] aired on German TV, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3hbPfW3bUg Seriously Speaking on DSTV], EbonyLife TV, [http://www.africa-ontherise.com/2016/04/exclusive-interview-oreoluwa-somolu-lesi-executive-director-womens-technology-empowerment-centre-w-tec/ Africa on the Rise], Channels TV, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMr075F19pw NTA 2 Channel 5], NTA Channel 10, LTV, Guardian, The Nation, Punch, Business Day, Champion, Daily Independent.
Oreoluwa has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the [https://www.essex.ac.uk/ University of Essex] and a Masters of Science degree in Information Systems from the [http://www.lse.ac.uk/ London School of Economics & Political Science]. She also has a certificate in Applied Sciences from [https://www.extension.harvard.edu/ Harvard University's Extension School] and a certificate in Social Sector Management from the Pan-Atlantic University's [http://www.pau.edu.ng/units/edc/ Enterprise Development Centre (EDC)] in Lagos, Nigeria.
Oreoluwa’s work has also been showcased in the broadcast and print media, including Channels TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMgn7T8mmfs&feature=youtu.be Tech Trends], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it_-EGotQjI&t=14s EmagineTV], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3hbPfW3bUg Seriously Speaking on DSTV], EbonyLife TV, [http://www.africa-ontherise.com/2016/04/exclusive-interview-oreoluwa-somolu-lesi-executive-director-womens-technology-empowerment-centre-w-tec/ Africa on the Rise], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMr075F19pw NTA 2 Channel 5], NTA Channel 10, LTV, Guardian, The Nation, Punch, Business Day, Champion, Daily Independent and a documentary called Wiki Loves Women aired on German TV.
==Career History==
==Career History==
2008 - present: Founder / Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC (Lagos, Nigeria)
2008 - present: Founder / Executive Director, [https://wtec.org.ng/ Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC] (Lagos, Nigeria)
2005 - 2007: Training Coordinator, Lonadek Oil & Gas Consultants (Lagos, Nigeria)
2005 - 2007: Training Coordinator, [https://lonadek.com/ Lonadek Oil & Gas Consultants] (Lagos, Nigeria)
Project Coordinator, Youth Empowerment & Restoration Initiative
Project Coordinator, Youth Empowerment & Restoration Initiative
2003 - 2005: Technology Associate, Suicide Prevention Resource Centre - Education Development Centre, Inc. (Newton, MA, USA)
2003 - 2005: Technology Associate, [http://www.sprc.org/ Suicide Prevention Resource Centre] - Education Development Centre, Inc. (Newton, MA, USA)
2001 - 2003: Research Associate, Gender, Diversities & Technology Institute - Education Development Centre, Inc.
2001 - 2003: Research Associate, [http://www2.edc.org/gdi/index.asp Gender, Diversities & Technology Institute] - [https://www.edc.org/ Education Development Centre, Inc].
==ICANN and Internet Governance Participation==
==Internet Governance Participation==
2018 - present: Member, ISOC (Women's SIG)
2018 - present: Member, ISOC (Women's SIG)
2018 - present: Member, [https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO AFRALO]
2018 - present: Active Member, [https://npoc.org Not for Profit Operational Constituency (NPOC), ICANN]
2012 - present: Member, ISOC (Nigerian chapter)
==ICANN Participation==
2020 - present: Communications Committee Chair, [https://npoc.org/leadership/ NPOC Executive Committee]
2020: Member, [https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+WG+on+the+review+of+the+Operating+Principles++2020-+Membership+section AFRALO (Operating Principles) Rules of Procedure Working Group]
2019 - present: Member, [https://gnso.icann.org/en/about/stakeholders-constituencies/ncsg NCSG Policy Committee]
2018 - 2020: Secretariat, [https://npoc.org/leadership/ NPOC Executive Committee]
2018 - present: Charter Review Committee
2017 - 2018: Mentee, Community Onboarding Programme, ICANN
2017 - 2018: Mentee, Community Onboarding Programme, ICANN
==Public Policy Contributions==
2020: Penholder, NCSG Response to Call for Public Comments "[https://www.icann.org/public-comments/africa-regional-plan-fy21-25-2020-04-15-en ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025]"
2020: Penholder, NSCG Response to Call for Public Comments "[https://www.icann.org/public-comments/community-travel-guidelines-2020-02-13-en Revised Community Travel Support Guidelines]"
2020: Member, African Regional At Large Organisation (AFRALO) [https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+WG+on+the+review+of+the+Operating+Principles++2020-+Membership+section Operating Principles / Rules of Procedure Working Group] of the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names & Numbers
==Education==
==Education==
==Awards==
==Awards==
2020 I[https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-participants-2019-11-01-en CANN 67 Fellowship] (Deferred)
2019 [https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-participants-2019-02-28-en ICANN 66 Fellowship]
2018 [https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/12/chinwe-egwin-ola-brown-temie-giwa-tubosun-honored-at-2018-her-network-woman-of-the-year-awards-full-list/ Her Network ''Technology Woman of the Year 2018'']
2018 [http://leadingladiesafrica.org/sola-sobowale-ibidunni-ighodalo-nkechi-eze-here-are-nigerias-most-inspiring-women-in-2018/ Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2018] - from Leading Ladies Africa & YNaija
2018 [http://leadingladiesafrica.org/sola-sobowale-ibidunni-ighodalo-nkechi-eze-here-are-nigerias-most-inspiring-women-in-2018/ Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2018] - from Leading Ladies Africa & YNaija
2017 SME100’s ''100 Most Innovative Female-Owned Businesses in Nigeria for 2017''
2016 & 2014 YNaija!’s ''Top 100 Young People in Technology''
2014 [http://www.vitalvoices.org/global-initiatives/vvlead-fellowship-program VVLead Fellowship] - from Vital Voices. Awarded to emerging and established women leaders across the world.
2014 [http://www.vitalvoices.org/global-initiatives/vvlead-fellowship-program VVLead Fellowship] - from Vital Voices. Awarded to emerging and established women leaders across the world.
2013 [https://www.ashoka.org/fellow/oreoluwa-somolu Ashoka Fellowship]. For the world’s leading social entrepreneurs.
2013 [https://www.ashoka.org/fellow/oreoluwa-somolu Ashoka Fellowship]. For the world’s leading social entrepreneurs.
2009 [http://anitaborg.org/profiles/ghc-abie-award-winners/oreoluwa-somolu/ Anita Borg Change Agent Award]. For her commitment to supporting women in computing in Nigeria.
2009 [https://anitab.org/profiles/abie-award-winners/oreoluwa-somolu/ Anita Borg Change Agent Award]. For her commitment to supporting women in computing in Nigeria.
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