I am a senior AI ethics and innovation consultant with 10+ years of cross-sector experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, healthcare systems, human behavior, and digital transformation. I specialize in AI-enabled mental health and telehealth research, ethical AI governance, and evidence-based intervention design within complex socio-technical systems. I am currently preparing for doctoral-level research focused on AI-driven health systems, autonomous decision-making, and human-centered digital interventions aligned with Industry 5.0 principles. I design research frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, economists, and designers, and translate psychological and behavioral science into scalable, ethical AI solutions. I bring strengths in research design, literature synthesis, systems thinking, ethical risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and applied AI strategy for mental health and well-being. I collaborate with technologists and policy actors across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to create human-centered, trustworthy AI outcomes.

Leke Abaniwonda

I am a senior AI ethics and innovation consultant with 10+ years of cross-sector experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, healthcare systems, human behavior, and digital transformation. I specialize in AI-enabled mental health and telehealth research, ethical AI governance, and evidence-based intervention design within complex socio-technical systems. I am currently preparing for doctoral-level research focused on AI-driven health systems, autonomous decision-making, and human-centered digital interventions aligned with Industry 5.0 principles. I design research frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, economists, and designers, and translate psychological and behavioral science into scalable, ethical AI solutions. I bring strengths in research design, literature synthesis, systems thinking, ethical risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and applied AI strategy for mental health and well-being. I collaborate with technologists and policy actors across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to create human-centered, trustworthy AI outcomes.

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I am a senior AI ethics and innovation consultant with 10+ years of cross-sector experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, healthcare systems, human behavior, and digital transformation. I specialize in AI-enabled mental health and telehealth research, ethical AI governance, and evidence-based intervention design within complex socio-technical systems. I am currently preparing for doctoral-level research focused on AI-driven health systems, autonomous decision-making, and human-centered digital interventions aligned with Industry 5.0 principles.

I design research frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, economists, and designers, and translate psychological and behavioral science into scalable, ethical AI solutions. I bring strengths in research design, literature synthesis, systems thinking, ethical risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and applied AI strategy for mental health and well-being. I collaborate with technologists and policy actors across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to create human-centered, trustworthy AI outcomes.

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Work Experience

Founder, Principal & CEO at Wonda Designs
February 1, 2023 - Present
Innovation consulting firm and venture design studio focused on AI-enabled, human-centered systems for societal well-being. Designed and led AI-driven telehealth platform research; conducted literature synthesis across psychology, digital health, AI ethics, and systems theory; developed ethical AI frameworks; collaborated with technologists, healthcare stakeholders, and policy-adjacent actors across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; applied human-centered design to improve adoption, trust, and outcomes of AI systems.
Engagement Lead / Project Leader at Wonda Designs
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led early-stage research and strategy for an AI telehealth initiative; integrated behavioral science, ethical AI principles, and health economics into platform design and evaluation metrics; coordinated cross-functional teams across four continents.
Senior Economist (AI Systems & Societal Impact) at OpenTrain AI
December 1, 2025 - Present
Evaluate societal, behavioral, and ethical impacts of AI systems, including implications for workforce mental health and cognitive load; contribute to research-driven assessments of AI adoption risks; support interdisciplinary collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Senior Program Director – Entrepreneurship & Financing Series at Afrodescendant Leadership Alliance (TD Bank Sponsored)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lead programs focused on psychological safety, leadership cognition, and decision-making under uncertainty; design evaluation frameworks capturing human, behavioral, and organizational outcomes; communicate complex insights to executives, founders, and institutional partners.
Engagement Lead / Project Leader
January 1, 2025 - Present
Key Mental Health & AI-Relevant Work: Led early-stage research and strategy for an AI telehealth initiative projected to significantly improve access, outcomes, and system efficiency. Integrated behavioral science, ethical AI principles, and health economics into platform design and evaluation metrics. Coordinated cross-functional teams including engineers, researchers, and healthcare professionals across four continents.

Education

Master of Business (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science at Afe Babalola University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Data Analytics Professional Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
UX Management: Strategy and Tactics at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Scrum Foundations at CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lean Six Sigma at CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Design Thinking at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Master of Business (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science at Afe Babalola University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Data Analytics Professional Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
UX Management: Strategy and Tactics at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Scrum Foundations at CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lean Six Sigma at CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Design Thinking at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Master of Business (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science at Afe Babalola University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Data Analytics Professional Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
UX Management: Strategy and Tactics at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Scrum Foundations at CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lean Six Sigma at CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Design Thinking at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Master of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Project Management Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Data Analytics Professional Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Master of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Project Management Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Data Analytics Professional Certification at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
AI in Healthcare at Stanford University School of Medicine Online
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
AI Product Management at Duke University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
IBM Product Management at IBM
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Digital Adoption at Pendo
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Generative AI Fundamentals at IBM
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders at IBM
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The Materiality of ESG Factors at Wharton Online
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Future Ready Company at London Business School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
User Experience (UX) Management: Strategy and Tactics at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lean Six Sigma at Certiprof
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Remote Work Certified at Certiprof
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Business Intelligence Foundations at Certiprof
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Scrum Foundations at Certiprof
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Big Data Foundations at IBM
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Foundations of Future Foresight at Dubai Future Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Foundations of Emerging Technologies at Dubai Future Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Foundations of Future Literacy at Dubai Future Foundation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Mckinsey Forward Program at Mckinsey
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Introduction to Cybersecurity at Cisco
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Design Thinking at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Digital Transformation at BCG
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Digital Transformation at RTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner at IBM
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
OKR Foundations at OKR Institute
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Master of Science (MSc) – Innovation & Entrepreneurship at University of Wollongong (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Economics at Afe Babalola University
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Master of Science (MSc) – Innovation & Entrepreneurship at University of Wollongong
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Economics at Afe Babalola University
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2025
Doctoral Research Preparation
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Master of Science (MSc) – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government, Non-Profit Organization