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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. | ||
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 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). | 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). | ||
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==ICANN and Internet Governance Participation== | ==ICANN and Internet Governance Participation== | ||
2018 - present: Member, ISOC (Women's SIG) | 2018 - present: Member, ISOC (Women's SIG) | ||
2018 - present: Member, AFRALO | |||
2017 - 2018: Mentee, Community Onboarding Programme, ICANN | 2017 - 2018: Mentee, Community Onboarding Programme, ICANN | ||
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| Region: | Africa |
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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.
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.
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.
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 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).
Oreoluwa’s work has also been showcased in the broadcast and print media, including a documentary called Wiki Loves Women aired on German TV, Seriously Speaking on DSTV, EbonyLife TV, Africa on the Rise, Channels TV, NTA 2 Channel 5, NTA Channel 10, LTV, Guardian, The Nation, Punch, Business Day, Champion, Daily Independent.
Career History[edit | edit source]
2008 - present: Founder / Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC (Lagos, Nigeria)
2005 - 2007: Training Coordinator, Lonadek Oil & Gas Consultants (Lagos, Nigeria) Project Coordinator, Youth Empowerment & Restoration Initiative
2003 - 2005: Technology Associate, Suicide Prevention Resource Centre - Education Development Centre, Inc. (Newton, MA, USA)
2001 - 2003: Research Associate, Gender, Diversities & Technology Institute - Education Development Centre, Inc.
ICANN and Internet Governance Participation[edit | edit source]
2018 - present: Member, ISOC (Women's SIG)
2018 - present: Member, AFRALO
2017 - 2018: Mentee, Community Onboarding Programme, ICANN
2013 - present: Member, Not for Profit Operational Constituency (NPOC), ICANN
2012 - present: Member, ISOC (Nigerian chapter)
Education[edit | edit source]
2013: Certificate in Social Sector Management, Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos, Nigeria)
2000 - 2001: Certificate in Applied Sciences, Harvard University's Extension School (USA)
1998 - 1999: Masters of Science degree in Information Systems, London School of Economics & Political Science (UK)
1995 - 1998: Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics, University of Essex (UK)
Publications[edit | edit source]
• Somolu, Oreoluwa (2013). Radio for Women’s Development: Examining the Relationship between Access and Impact (Case Study). Nokoko – Journal of Institute of African Studies, Carleton University, Canada’s Institute for African Studies, Vol. 3.
• Somolu, O. and Ajao, O. (2009). Networking for Success. i4d: Information for Development, July - September 2009, Vol. 7:7
• Somolu, Oreoluwa (2007). Telling our own stories: African women blogging for social change. Gender and Development, Vol. 15:3
• Somolu O., Kaser, J., Hanson, K. (2004). Making the Most of Online Learning: An Introduction to Learning on the Internet, Gender, Diversities & Technology Institute, Education Development Center, Inc.
Awards[edit | edit source]
2018 Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2018 - from Leading Ladies Africa & YNaija
2014 VVLead Fellowship - from Vital Voices. Awarded to emerging and established women leaders across the world.
2013 Ashoka Fellowship. For the world’s leading social entrepreneurs.
2009 Anita Borg Change Agent Award. For her commitment to supporting women in computing in Nigeria.