Abisola Akinkuowo is a higher education speaker and advocate for education equity for minority students. With a background in managing education programs and policy initiatives, she has expertise in structuring programs and curriculum for nonprofits and organizations to give minority students a unique school experience that promotes excellence and cultural competence.
Her passion for education equity began at the University of Maryland College Park, in the President's Office specifically in the federal relations tackling education issues students' face from higher education access to retention.
She has headlined at professional conferences, with sessions on navigating the financial aid process, how to become debt free, the power of networking, student leadership, and more.
Abisola is now the Program Manager over the Start Smart Program with the aim to educate and equip college students about salary negotiation and how to advocate for themselves.
Abisola is a proud Nigerian-American living in Prince George's County, Maryland. She is an extreme couponer and volunteers her time leading the high school department of Bethel Campus Fellowship as her way of paying it forward while raising up next generation leaders.
