Yemi Adewunmi, MPA

Yemi Adewunmi, MPA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Yemi co-founded Plural in 2015 and served as the Chief Operating Officer. As an independent contractor, they worked as a Product Designer, helping clients with branding, digital product design, and visual communication. Yemi was a Fellow at Aspen Tech Policy Hub in early 2022 and also participated in the Techstars Anywhere Cohort 2 program in 2019. Yemi was part of Boomtown Accelerator's Cohort 1 in 2018, gaining access to resources and industry mentors. Yemi worked as a Visual Designer at Andela in 2017, and prior to that, they were a Product Designer at Jopwell, where they were responsible for visual and creative work, including design, product strategy, and photography. Yemi also worked as a Designer at digital marauders. Earlier in their career, Yemi served as a Management Consultant at Public Consulting Group and as an Office of Communications & New Media Graduate Assistant at The State University of New York.

Yemi Adewunmi, MPA has a diverse education history spanning several institutions and fields of study. Yemi began their academic journey at the University of Pittsburgh from 2006 to 2010, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Politics & Philosophy, Africana Studies, and West European Studies.

After a brief hiatus, Yemi Adewunmi's educational pursuits resumed in 2011 at the University at Albany, SUNY. Over the course of three years, from 2011 to 2014, they earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a specialization in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. Additionally, during the same time period, Yemi Adewunmi completed a Graduate Certificate in Information Strategy & Management from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, further enhancing their knowledge in this field.

In 2019, Yemi Adewunmi participated in the Techstars Anywhere Accelerator program, focusing on entrepreneurial and startup development. Additional details about their specific field of study during this program have not been provided.