Moyinoluwa Ajayi | Houston, TX

Moyinoluwa Ajayi

Moyinoluwa is an ambitious young leader with a strong desire to positively influence those around her through leadership and service. Growing up in a Title I community, she has developed resilience and a personal drive to make a difference in any space she engages with.

Education and youth empowerment are Moyinoluwa's passions. She aspires to provide new opportunities and hope for the future of the world. During her junior year, she initiated productive conversations with district leaders, resulting in the formation of a student advisory board in her school district, consisting of the superintendent and board representatives. As an active member of the advisory board, she aims to address important issues, such as the need for improved mental health resources for students. She assisted in the first annual mental health awareness event in her district and hopes to expand the event's reach in the future. Additionally, Moyinoluwa participates in the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE), where she serves as a mentor to her peers and younger students.

Moyinoluwa firmly believes in the power of words and enjoys writing and spoken word. Her talent in speaking earned her recognition in the TAFE area competition, advancing her to the state competition. She has also received a scholastic art & writing honorable mention and a silver key award for her pieces.

Coming from humble beginnings as a Nigerian immigrant, Moyinoluwa is familiar with the challenges of life. However, she firmly believes in achieving success through determination. She has also learned perseverance through athletics, including AAU basketball and Varsity track & field at her school. Moyinoluwa engages in extracurricular activities such as AVID, the African Student Association, and Student Council, where she holds officer positions.

Moyinoluwa's aspirations extend beyond academic impact; she desires to make a difference in all aspects of her peers' lives. Her long-term plan involves using business and technology to transform the boundaries of education and enhance resources for youth. To pursue these goals, she has already taken steps such as participating in The University of Texas McCombs School of Business' Future Executive Academy and enrolling in computer science classes.