Leadership Team

Co-Founder Executive Director
Abby is responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of all Future Perspectives’ strategic initiatives in diverse, multicultural & international environments.
Her almost twenty-year career is in the international business development & management space. Her passion is in education and has led several educational initiatives to support quality education and gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa.
She currently supports a non-profit called 1MT Cares, that provides educational opportunities and empowerment for teachers from the most vulnerable and under resourced communities around the world.

Co-Founder Growth & Strategy Director
Yemi support’s Future Perspectives’ strategic direction and partnerships to ensure impact is delivered at scale.
He is a financial services professional with two decades of experience with a passion for project execution and innovation. Yemi also has certifications in Project Management, Marketing, and Innovation.
Yemi serves as the Board Chair of 1MT Cares, dedicated to serving the training and professional development of teachers.

Policy & Program Director ‍
Nike is a Private Sector Development Specialist with expertise in Market Systems Approach (M4P). She is a versatile Project Manager and Business Entrepreneur working with international business.
Her expertise is in Program Strategy Development; Public Policy; Value Chain Analysis; Private Sector Advocacy and Public-Private Dialogue; Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); Capacity Building and Skill Development.
Nike works with Future Perspectives’ partners to develop successful programs of mutual benefits.

Project Director ‍ ‍
Ike is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with 7+ years' experience in diverse industries, including Banking, Higher Education, Non-Profit, and Public Service, solving complex problems and achieving strategic goals.
She has a track record of successful project and stakeholder management, cross-functional collaborations, ideation, and process improvements with organizations such as HP and UNICEF.
Ike manages Future Perspectives’ projects and ensures successful delivery and impact.

Research & Curriculum Advisor ‍
Technical Assistant to the Special Adviser on STEMM, Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria
Dr. Akinrinola is an education policy and higher education scholar with a proven record of shaping innovative programs and research that expand access, equity, and quality in global learning systems.
His background bridges academic research, curriculum innovation, education technology, and organizational leadership across diverse contexts. Passionate about advancing SDG4, he designs and implement evidence-based solutions that strengthen institutions, empower learners, and drive sustainable development within the education sector.
Today, he is committed to redefining the future of education through innovative EdTech solutions in higher ed, driving global accessibility and creating impactful learning experiences and products that empower diverse learners to succeed and lead in an ever-changing world.

Research & Curriculum Director‍ ‍
Dr. Otoide is the International Education Officer for the Ministry of Education in Ontario and an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Education, York University, Toronto.
She is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) educator and researcher with a focus on comparative and international education. She is deeply committed to organizations and projects that focus on youth, marginalized communities, and teacher education.
Dr. Otoide supports Future Perspectives to identify new opportunities through research and analysis, collecting and analyzing feedback, setting objectives, and developing strategies to achieve the objectives of every program.