Celebrating Women Wednesdays through Engage and Excel Programme Spotlight Feature: Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi

This week, we are proud to spotlight Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi, an inspiring participant in our Engage and Excel programme, which is aimed at supporting women into enterprise and economic engagement in the North East. Her journey reflects the heart of this theme by combining meaningful community engagement with a strong commitment to excellence, leadership and opportunity.

Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi is a Professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, lecturer, mentor, and founder of STEMTalents Education CIC. Through her work in education and outreach, she has become a passionate advocate for academic achievement, confidence-building and inclusive support, helping individuals from diverse backgrounds to recognise their strengths and pursue their ambitions.

With extensive experience supporting diverse student and professional communities, Professor Adebola provides personalised mentoring that helps people build clarity, confidence and direction in their academic, career and personal development journeys. Her approach goes beyond qualifications alone, encouraging self-belief, resilience, ambition and the mindset needed to progress into leadership, enterprise and wider economic participation.

Through STEMTalents Education CIC, she continues to create opportunities for learners and aspiring professionals to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. By opening doors to knowledge, guidance and encouragement, she is actively engaging others in their potential and supporting them to excel in ways that can lead to long-term growth, opportunity and impact.

As a participant in the Engage and Excel programme, Professor Adebola represents the kind of leadership and purpose that helps strengthen communities across the North East. Her commitment to mentorship, education and empowerment demonstrates how women can be supported into enterprise and economic engagement while also inspiring others to pursue their own goals with confidence and determination.

In Her Words

“Building clarity, confidence and direction is essential for academic and career success.”

At WEWN, we are proud to celebrate women like Professor Adebola who are engaging their communities, sharing their expertise and creating pathways for others to excel. Through the Engage and Excel programme, we remain committed to supporting women across the North East into enterprise, opportunity and meaningful economic engagement.

We will be showcasing Professor Adebola throughout the week, so we encourage our members to stay tuned for more highlights of her work, impact and contribution.

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