Championing Digital Inclusion, Empowering Youth Futures.
About Me
Bukola Aladesulu is a digital inclusion and youth development advocate, committed to creating a future where every young person has the tools and opportunities to succeed. As the founder of Teenovation and Upthrive, she leads initiatives that have empowered over 3,000 young people with critical skills, career opportunities, and the confidence to shape their own paths.
With a passion for innovation and impact, Bukola combines her expertise in leadership, strategy, and advocacy to address challenges like youth unemployment, digital literacy gaps, and educational inequality.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Bukola is a mentor, speaker, and thought leader who is always eager to inspire and collaborate. Her vision is simple but powerful: to build a world where young people don’t just survive but thrive.
Empowering Youth Through Action
Upthrive: Building Careers and Transforming Futures
Bukola founded Upthrive to tackle youth unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria. This career development hub and social enterprise equips young professionals with the tools to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
Teenovation: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
Through Teenovation, Bukola champions advocacy, quality education, youth development, and digital literacy. She leads this youth-driven organization in building platforms where young people can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Driving Impact Through Global Platforms
Fellow, Management Institute of Finland
As a fellow of the prestigious Management Institute of Finland, Bukola applies advanced expertise in strategic leadership and organizational development to tackle critical societal challenges. Through this fellowship, she has developed impactful initiatives that have directly empowered hundreds of young Nigerians with employable skills and opportunities. Her work bridges the gap between innovation and social good, creating pathways for sustainable community development.
Lagos State Youth Ambassador
In her role as a Lagos State Youth Ambassador, Bukola has influenced initiatives that improved access to education for marginalized youth and introduced digital literacy programs to thousands of students in underrepresented communities. Her advocacy has shaped policies that promote youth development, ensuring more young people have the tools to thrive in a global economy. Her work continues to inspire action and drive measurable change across Lagos State.
Fellow, Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), US Consulate
Through the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, Bukola has successfully implemented programs that have equipped over 500 underserved young people with vital digital and employability skills. By collaborating with a network of changemakers, she fosters a culture of empowerment, helping youth transition into meaningful careers or entrepreneurial ventures. Her leadership has sparked a chain of transformation that uplifts communities and redefines possibilities for the next generation.
Nigerian Representative, Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN)
Representing Nigeria at the Change the World Model United Nations, Bukola has been instrumental in advocating for educational access and digital inclusion on a global scale. Her contributions have led to collaborative initiatives with international organizations, providing underserved Nigerian youth with resources to learn, grow, and succeed. Her efforts have directly impacted hundreds of young people, fostering a sense of hope and opportunity in communities often overlooked.
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Partnerships for impact
