Board of Directors
Kenny Olaniyi
Chairperson & Co-Founder
Kenny Olaniyi is one of the Co-founders and Directors of the foundation. He graduated with a Law and Business degree from Trinity College. Currently, he is as a Snr Global Campus Coordinator at Guidewire Software, where he actively supports students and professionals in their careers. Kenny is also involved with Black & Irish and BNI Media.
Dammy Olaniyi
Director & Co-Founder
Dammy Olaniyi is the Co-Founder and Director of the foundation. She is a trinity college alumni, foundational scholar and Children and General Nurse with a masters in Management. Dammy has a passion for healthcare, self advocacy and the transformative impact education has, especially on people in underrepresented populations.
Lai Arogundade
Director
Lai Arogundade is a skilled professional with a strong track record in corporate partnerships, community engagement, and organisational development. With a passion for elevating underrepresented voices and advancing inclusion, Lai brings both strategic vision and hands‑on leadership to his roles. His commitment to community, diversity, and meaningful impact positions him as a valuable member of any board or leadership team.
Liz Maguire
Director
Liz Maguire is an experienced e-commerce marketer, certified trainer and founder of Litir Marketing. She helps small business owners recognise opportunities in themselves and their markets with one-to-one client work or broader training sessions with the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), Inner City Enterprise (ICE) and other organisations. She is known for her energy and humour which help her in being an effective marketer and advocate for entrepreneurs.
Emma Cummins
Secretary
Emma Cummins is a qualified social worker and graduate of Queens University Belfast. She volunteers as the secretary of the foundation, timekeeping during meetings, regulating onboarding documents, conducting all administrative tasks and keeping records of all organisation related correspondence. Emma is passionate about supporting individuals and communities through her work and is dedicated to making a positive change.