Blessing Ajayi

Blessing Ajayi is a Policy Analyst specializing in Sustainable IT Procurement at Shared Services Canada since May 2023. Currently a Doctoral Candidate in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo, Blessing also serves as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant. As a self-employed Sustainability Researcher, Blessing has conducted significant projects, including an impact analysis for trade finance beneficiaries with Mennonite Economic Development Associates. Experience includes roles as an Associate Fellow at the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law and a fellow with Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today. Previous positions include Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo and Environmental Officer at the Ministry of Environment and Habitat. Blessing holds a PhD and a Master of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, as well as diplomas in International Business Management and a Bachelor's degree from Bowen University.