The Core Team

The people stewarding the vision, building the systems, and delivering the work behind Trust Teens. This team leads strategy, programs, partnerships, and daily execution with purpose and care.

Core Team

The Core Team operates with clear roles, shared accountability, and a commitment to excellence.

We prioritize structure, communication, and follow-through to ensure every program reflects the values Trust Teens stands for.

Our work is guided by purpose-driven leadership, clear ownership of roles, collaboration across teams and long-term thinking over short-term wins

Meet the Trust Teens Core Team

Our Core Team is made up of individuals committed to shaping value-driven teenagers through intentional programs, structure, and community.

Deborah Dada

Deborah Dada

Founder & Lead

Enjoys adventurous travel, seeks new cultures and offbeat destinations

Iyanoluwa Sonde-Ikokoh

Iyanoluwa Sonde-Ikokoh

Programs Manager

Over a decade of experience empowering young people to lead change

Oluwadunni Akinhanmi

Oluwadunni Akinhanmi

Media Manager

5+ years hands-on experience in Media & Marketing

Samuel Dada

Samuel Dada

Events Manager

Creative painter capturing beauty with imaginative artwork

Favour Ikediashi

Favour Ikediashi

Community Manager

Football enthusiast, enjoys movie nights with friends

Esther Ogunyemi

Esther Ogunyemi

Assistant Programs Manager

Culinary artist, explores diverse flavors

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Join the Core Team

We welcome individuals who are aligned with our mission and ready to contribute their skills to building meaningful systems for teenagers. Core Team roles may include programs, operations, community management, partnerships, media, and strategy. Some roles are ongoing, while others are project-based or rotational.

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