Core Values
Righteousness: We believe in encouraging behaviors in students show an appreciation for the biblical values of holiness and high moral integrity.
Confidence: Evolving a sense of ownership and pride in students’ natural gifts and talents while creating environments for the development of new skills that can enhance personal growth.
Mentorship: Fostering a culture of legacy by passing on moral, ethical and professional values to students as well as providing them with support that can empower communication and honesty about their challenges and celebration of successes.
Leadership: Awakening a sense of self awareness and personal consciousness of students as influencers capable of affecting not only the society but generations ahead.
Excellence: An appreciation for superlative performance, ownership and development of personal skills where students can shine the brightest.
Scholarship: An appreciation and celebration of the critical role that education plays in enhancing personal development and encouragement of scholastic excellence via scholarships, grants, etc.
Ambition: Disseminating information and awareness of career opportunities outside of the students’ societal purview and connecting students to opportunities that can enhance their imagination and capacity to accomplish all they can be.
Meet the Team
The Graceville foundation is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey. The organization has seven founding board of directors whose backgrounds span across non-profit, education, research, public health, finance, legal and information technology.
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Co-Founder/PresidentDr. Titilayo Adeniran is a seasoned scientist and public health researcher with 19 years of experience, specializing in data analytics. She is dedicated to improving health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations and addressing existing health disparities. Her commitment to public health is evident in her record of over 30 presentations at national conferences and more than 5 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Adeniran earned her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Babcock University, a master's degree from WestChester University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctorate in Population Health Analytics & Decision Making from Samford University.
She is married and has two wonderful boys.
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Co-Founder/Director
Toyin Ologhobo was Called to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2009. With over 10 years, he has a passion for ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, codes of conduct in different industries and ensuring that things are done the right way. He has gained his regulatory compliance experience in the UK’s financial, pharmaceutical and conveyancing sectors.
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Co-FounderOlufemi Ologhobo is a Senior Engineer and an IT professional with over 20 years of experience providing software and data Engineering support in the US public sector, specifically in the Aviation Research and Radar divisions of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). He is also the co-owner and perpetual IT support of YummyMedley.com, a West African and Afro-tropical food blog that he runs with his wife Lois Ologhobo. He is also a verified Bible geek and a lover of God, tech, food, music and almost all things nerd culture.
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Vice President
Olubukunola Oyedele, PhD is a public health researcher with over 10 years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health Education, Project Management and Mental Health research.
She is currently the Director of Systems, Epidemiology, and Education at 54gene where she oversees a team responsible for the collection, analysis, visualization, management and sharing of phenotypic and clinical data. Dr. Oyedele has also worked with public agencies including The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey and the Houston, New York City and New Jersey Department of Health.
She is a proud graduate of UMICH-Dearborn where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree. She obtained her MPH from the University of Toledo and PhD in Public Health from Rutgers University. In her spare time, Dr. Oyedele is a youth mentor and writer who is passionate about sharing healthy insights in easily digestible ways for all to understand.
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Co-FounderOlubunmi is a dedicated medical professional and a seasoned data scientist with a passion for education and child welfare. Olubunmi leverages a unique blend of medical expertise and data science skills to drive impactful educational initiatives for children.
With a robust background in medicine, Olubunmi has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education in promoting health and well-being. This experience has fueled a commitment to ensuring that every child has access to quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Olubunmi holds an advanced degree in medicine and a Master's of Public Health degree from Drexel University. In addition, a strong foundation in data science and research has enabled the application of advanced analytical techniques to address educational challenges. Through the integration of data from diverse sources, Olubunmi provides actionable insights that inform the development and implementation of effective educational programs.
Olubunmi is passionate about using data-driven approaches to create equitable educational opportunities and is committed to the mission of GraceVille Foundation to empower children through education. With a deep understanding of the intersection between health and education, Olubunmi brings a holistic perspective to the foundation’s efforts, ensuring that the programs not only educate but also promote the overall well-being of the children they serve.