Dr. Olufunke Samuel

Dr. Olufunke Samuel is an experienced research consultant and team leader currently employed at Seefar Enterprise since June 2021, where contributions include coordinating research design and successfully leading a team in a study on social protection related to migration. Prior to this role, Dr. Samuel served as an independent consultant for CLEEN Foundation, designing a curriculum to empower women-led organizations in preventing forced migration and human trafficking. Dr. Samuel has also held significant positions such as lead researcher for KAVANNA MADISON PARTNERS, where research focused on succession planning for black business owners, and completed a state of Civil Society report for the Nigerian Network of NGOs. Dr. Samuel's career began at Centenary Consulting Limited as a management trainee and includes a robust academic background with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from the University of Ibadan.