Ifenla Damilola Oligbinde has more than 11 years of experience in project and community development and management. Ifenla is the national director of communications and programs for the African Democratic Congress in Nigeria. She focuses on publicity, communications, and programs that improve the party's image and encourages the participation of youth and women in politics. She is the founder of Ark and Rainbow Movement, which empowers women and girls with skills against sexual and gender-based violence, and Mind and Ink Consult, a writing, ideation, and restructuring consulting firm. Ifenla is a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), an Alumnus of the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa Cohort 13, and an external consultant for the Network of Disabled Women and Cedar Seed Foundation. Ifenla holds a bachelor's degree in Law and certification in Public Policy from the African Civic Engagement Academy at the University of Georgia. She is a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Ifenla is passionate about advancing democratic values through advocacy, good governance, gender equality, and education. After completing the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, Ifenla plans to create projects that will motivate youth to be involved in politics and leadership.