AfSAI Mentorship Model
The AFSAI Mentorship Model emphasizes personalized, relationship-based mentorship over traditional course-based approaches. This model aims to transform the mentorship experience, focusing on 1-on-1 interaction and addressing the specific needs of mentees in a holistic manner. AFSAI is introducing a mentee-led structured mentoring program, aligning with the evolving needs of individuals. The program emphasizes engagement, live applied practice, and reflection, fostering a collaborative professional community.
The Benefits of the Mentorship Programme
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Experienced academic and Professionals
Gain the opportunity to be mentored by experienced academics or professionals exhibiting educational and industry specific skills, knowledge and insights.
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Academic and Professional development
Under the guidance of a mentor, the mentees are able to identify their strengths and areas of improvements, and the development of professional skills necessary for career growth.
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Networking Opportunities
Through the extensive professional networks of the mentors, relevant contact can be introduced to the mentees, thus enabling numerous opportunities, collaborations and career advancement of the mentees.
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Mission: Empower African students in Ireland and Northern Ireland and intending studens through mentorship, guidance, and community support.
Objectives:
- Facilitate meaningful mentor-mentee relationships.
- Foster academic and professional development.
- Build a supportive community for scholars.
- Promote cultural integration and diversity.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Mentees- Students (undergraduates, MSc and PhD) of African descent studying in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Mentors- undergraduates, MSc and PhD) of African descent studying in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Guest mentors open to non-African Scholars
- Open to both mentors (faculty, professionals) and mentees
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Testimonials
Committee Members
Dr Sam Ogwu
Holds a PhD in Statistics from UCD. Lectures at DBS in advanced data analytics and programming, as well as supervising research theses. Possessing over 10 years of Biostatistical expertise in clinical trials and Real World Evidence in drug development. Currently serving as the Compound Lead statistician at Eli Lilly. Experienced in designing data collection methods, data analytical methods and result presentations and publications. Experienced in experimental and study design and the applicable analysis. VP AfSAI, Liaison and Community Engagement.
Dr. Mary Ajide
A Ph.D. holder in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering from UCD, who has acquired professional experiences and skills in computational chemistry, solid-state physics, machine learning forcefields, and molecular dynamics simulation (classical and ab-initio (e.g DFT)). In addition to industrial experiences as a chemical engineering trainee, chemical analyst, and process engineer in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, power generation and oil & gas industries.
Dr Nkem Itanyi
Academic | Mentor | IP and the Creative Industry | #Nollywood | IP and Policy | AI and IP | IP Law Consulting | TETFund Scholar. With over 22 years of experience in research and teaching, my work approach is characterised by meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that tasks are completed with precision. I have a PhD in Intellectual Property (IP) Law from Queen's University Belfast, an LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law from University College London (UCL), and an LLB (Hons) Second Class Upper Division from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. I am also a Barrister and Solicitor of Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. My credentials reflect my dedication to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
Dr Charles Nwankire, PhD, MBA
President of AfSAI, VP data analytics at JP Morgan. Experienced with Analytics and strategic leadership. Data Scientist / Treasury Services / Wholesale Payments / Fraud Analytics / Market Research / Customer Analytics / Data Visualization: - Coaching and mentoring team of analysts - Excellent communicator / Innovative / Entrepreneurial - Deep learning / Artificial intelligence / Project management Lectures Advanced data analytics at DBS. Data Analytics & Machine Learning Project Management Essentials Dissertation supervision
Dr. Loveth Owhor, PhD.
Dr. Loveth Owhor is a BioResource Technologist, and Medical researcher. Her area of research is in Reproductive medicine, specialising on the female reproductive system where she investigated the novel work titled ‘ Inflammation in the Bovine Fallopian Tube: Effects on Tubal Functional Morphology and Gameto-Maternal Interaction’ utilising Live Cell Imaging. Her novel work has been published by Nature Scientific Reports Journal. Technical skills • Data collection, data entry, transcribing, data analysis & writing up reports • Cell culture and sterile techniques • Sample collection and preparation for microscopic imaging and analysis • Carrying out investigations on samples that enter laboratory and writing reports • Developing new methods of investigations and keeping up to date with diagnostic innovations
Assistant Prof. Olayinka Aremu
With over 12 years of experience in nursing education, community health, and clinical practice, I am an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin and a Chief Nurse Executive at a leading healthcare organization. I am currently undergoing my PhD in Healthcare Innovation from Trinity College Dublin, where I am co-designing a nurse-led integrated care transition tool for improved discharge communications of older patients. My core competencies include nursing leadership, transitional care, patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, and mentoring.
Dr K Mercy Ebenade
Kesiena is a pracademic, combining theory and practice. A reflective practitioner in the areas of different types of workplace learning – informal (on-the-job) learning, face-to-face learning, blended and online learning. Proven skills in managing and leading organisational change and partnered with operations team to deliver real measurable business benefit, using modern development techniques and performance improvement solutions at different stakeholder levels. Experienced in developing learning frameworks and performance development processes that utilizes both internal and external development opportunities for employees including coaching, mentoring, management and leadership development programs and learning initiatives. Sound experience in HRD and Organizational Development with over 15 years experience across multiple industries of which over 13 years was in the Human Resources function in an Energy & Utilities Management industry. Finally, enjoy working with my colleagues, and having a good laugh within and outside the team.
Dr John Nutekpor
Dr. John Nutekpor is a scholar, educator and Performing Arts Practitioner with experienced skills as an event curator, musician, and dancer. He holds an MA in festive arts and PhD in Arts Practice from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, Ireland. His research is focused on exploring Irish – Ghanaian cultural relationships with sustainable models of cultural integration. He has presented academic and performing arts workshops at national and international music and dance conferences over the past fifteen years. His experience in working with African migrant communities in Ireland played a crucial role in developing a festival called Afro-Irish festival. In recognition of his contributions to organising and curating, John has received several grants and awards including Ireland’s community integration grant 2023.
Dr. David Nyakule,
David has a PhD from Dublin City University and has conducted research on the political and development trajectories of African states, in addition to holding several degrees from other universities. He has taught International Development and African Society, and has presented at numerous conferences on African political and development issues, and co-founded the Mandela Global Development Debate for Irish third-level students. rior to the Fellowship, David was a teaching fellow for International Development at Kimmage Development Studies Centre and Maynooth University, focusing on the role of business, NGOs and state in development and on Africa and the international system. During this time, he was also a fellow at the Institute of Conflict Resolution and Reconstruction and taught at the Centre of Business, Society and Sustainability at Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin City University.
