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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.
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.
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).
Oreoluwa’s work has also been showcased in the broadcast and print media, including a documentary called [Wiki Loves Women] aired on German TV, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3hbPfW3bUg 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==
==Career History==
2008 - present: Founder / Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC (Lagos, Nigeria)
2008 - present: Founder / Executive Director, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre - W.TEC (Lagos, Nigeria)
==Publications==
==Publications==
• 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==
==Awards==
2018 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria - 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
2014 VVLead Fellowship - from Vital Voices
2013 Ashoka Fellowship
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.
2009 Anita Borg Change Agent Award
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.