Meet the Team
Chiamaka Mogo,
Founder/President of the Board of Directors
Chiamaka Mogo is an optimistic Nigerian with a passion for philanthropy. She is a public policy and maritime professional. She earned a Master's degree in Public Policy and Global Affairs from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) degree in Public Administration from the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. Chiamaka is the operator of the social justice blog - Blurred Creations. An impassioned humanitarian, she has worked for organizations that foster development and access to justice within sub-Saharan Africa and Canada. Some of her current and past affiliations include: African Marine Environment and Sustainability Initiative (Executive Secretary/Board Member), Ship and Rail Compensation Canada (Deputy Administrator of the Ship Fund), the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (Board Vice-Chairperson), United Nations - International Organization for Migration, Engage Africa Foundation (Volunteer), Canadian Red Cross (Case Worker), Excellency in Literacy Foundation (Consultant). In 2016, Chiamaka was named by CIBWE, as one of the 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada.
Timmy Guo,
Development Officer of the Board
Timmy is experienced in the areas of financial and project management. He is active in the community, and was involved with an organization called Enactus uOttawa to create innovative projects that better the community. Timmy holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa (Canada).
Ellen Edet,
Public Relations Officer of the Board
Ellen Edet is a graduate of the University of Ottawa where she majored in Biology and minored in Psychology. With an interest in healthcare and community building, Ellen spent the majority of her time volunteering at the Ottawa Hospital and at local shelters, where she witnessed the benefits of the presence and proper functioning of such organizations. This inspired her desire to invest both time and education into the building of and contributing to educating individuals at home in Nigeria about the importance and benefits of a system that functions properly. To Ellen, the functionality of a country's system does not only depend on those in positions of power. It is greatly influenced by members of the community - those who have a voice, but not necessarily the resources - who want better, to demand better, both personally and publicly. Being a part of IIDN is a means by which Ellen intends to contribute to the growth and upliftment of her country both at home and abroad. She plans to further her healthcare education to be better equipped with the necessary information, skills, and knowledge, to contribute to the healthcare system in Nigeria. This is her intended area of focus in the future.
Abimbola Abayomi,
Outreach Assistant
Abimbola Islamiat Rita Abayomi was the 13th Nigerian Queen. She is a certified Project Manager, TV host, Speaker and Communications expert. Her passion extends to her community, using her platform, blueheartsbyMessangerNetwork to promote human dignity and youth empowerment. She volunteers her time and skill as a speaker to organizations that are focused on nation building through impacting the youths. She is an advocate for building an inclusive society for the promotion of unity and prosperity.