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I am a Development Communications & Media Specialist with 14+ years of combined experience leading strategic communications, development programs, public health advocacy, gender equality, youth empowerment, and civic participation. I am the Founder & Executive Director of the Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation), where I spearhead program design, governance, partnerships, and communications to drive social change and community resilience in Nigeria. I design and deliver development-focused media content, advocate for gender equality and climate action, and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives across government, civil society, and the private sector. I am actively involved in global and regional leadership networks and have led campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, WASH awareness in schools, and youth capacity-building programs.…I am a Development Communications & Media Specialist with 14+ years of combined experience leading strategic communications, development programs, public health advocacy, gender equality, youth empowerment, and civic participation. I am the Founder & Executive Director of the Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation), where I spearhead program design, governance, partnerships, and communications to drive social change and community resilience in Nigeria. I design and deliver development-focused media content, advocate for gender equality and climate action, and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives across government, civil society, and the private sector. I am actively involved in global and regional leadership networks and have led campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, WASH awareness in schools, and youth capacity-building programs.

Mariam Adeola Gbadebo

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I am a Development Communications & Media Specialist with 14+ years of combined experience leading strategic communications, development programs, public health advocacy, gender equality, youth empowerment, and civic participation. I am the Founder & Executive Director of the Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation), where I spearhead program design, governance, partnerships, and communications to drive social change and community resilience in Nigeria. I design and deliver development-focused media content, advocate for gender equality and climate action, and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives across government, civil society, and the private sector. I am actively involved in global and regional leadership networks and have led campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, WASH awareness in schools, and youth capacity-building programs.…I am a Development Communications & Media Specialist with 14+ years of combined experience leading strategic communications, development programs, public health advocacy, gender equality, youth empowerment, and civic participation. I am the Founder & Executive Director of the Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation), where I spearhead program design, governance, partnerships, and communications to drive social change and community resilience in Nigeria. I design and deliver development-focused media content, advocate for gender equality and climate action, and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives across government, civil society, and the private sector. I am actively involved in global and regional leadership networks and have led campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, WASH awareness in schools, and youth capacity-building programs.

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I am a Development Communications & Media Specialist with 14+ years of combined experience leading strategic communications, development programs, public health advocacy, gender equality, youth empowerment, and civic participation. I am the Founder & Executive Director of the Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation), where I spearhead program design, governance, partnerships, and communications to drive social change and community resilience in Nigeria.

I design and deliver development-focused media content, advocate for gender equality and climate action, and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives across government, civil society, and the private sector. I am actively involved in global and regional leadership networks and have led campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, WASH awareness in schools, and youth capacity-building programs.

Skills

Voiceover

Copywriting

Podcast Production

Experience Level

Voiceover

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Podcast Production

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Yoruba

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Founding Executive Director & Communications Lead at MAG Foundation

July 17, 2023 - Present

Lead a mission-driven nonprofit advancing gender equality, governance, and sustainability through strategic communication, advocacy, and community-based programming. Responsible for communications strategy, partnerships, program design, and day-to-day operations in a resource-constrained environment.

Founder & Executive Director at Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation)

January 2, 2023 - Present

Provides strategic leadership for programs focused on health awareness, gender equality, youth empowerment, civic participation, and sustainable development; leads program design, partnerships, communications, and operations; coordinates community development projects and awareness initiatives across multi-sectoral partners; leads leadership and advocacy capacity-building programs; supported digital safety awareness campaigns during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence; organized gender equality advocacy campaigns and community sensitization; coordinates climate awareness and sustainability activities; links community health awareness to kidney health, women's health, and preventive health care; anchors international and local outreach and leadership initiatives.

Voice Acting & Audio Production Specialist (Facilitator, Event Host) at Mariam Adeola Gbadebo Foundation (MAG Foundation)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Facilitates and hosts events, moderates conferences, and provides content strategy and storytelling support; delivers session management, event narration, and audience engagement services; contributes to policy dialogues and multi-stakeholder engagements with sector-specific conferences (Governance & Democracy, Gender Equality, Public Health, etc.).

Rapporteur / Documentation Specialist (Development Sector Engagements) at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Documented high-level policy dialogues, workshops, and multi-stakeholder engagements; produced structured reports capturing insights, outcomes, and strategic recommendations; supported development partners including UNDP and Federal Ministries.

Event Host, Moderator & Conference Facilitator at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Moderated and hosted high-level events across governance, health, gender, and development sectors; facilitated stakeholder engagement with policymakers, development partners, and institutional leaders; delivered structured event narratives to enhance audience engagement and knowledge dissemination.

Broadcaster, Content Strategist, Voice Artist at Splash 105.5 FM (West Midlands Communications)

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022

Hosted and produced daily radio programs focusing on governance, gender equality, education, health, youth development, and social issues. Conceptualized and hosted 'Game On with M Sp yce' and the educational 'Ladies Lounge' program. Produced family planning awareness content and served as lead voice for UNICEF-supported radio drama. Delivered voice-overs for advocacy campaigns and public service announcements; managed on-air operations and content.

Broadcaster | Content Strategist | Voice Actor at Splash 105.5FM (West-Midland Communications)

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022

Hosted and produced radio programs focused on governance, gender, and social issues; led content strategy for flagship programs; voiced radio dramas, commercials, and advocacy campaigns; conducted interviews and managed live broadcasts.

Presenter | Producer | Content Strategist at Fresh 105.5FM (Yinka Ayefele Ltd.)

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Hosted daily radio shows; developed content and supported production workflows; delivered voiceovers for commercials and advocacy campaigns.

Presenter | Studio Manager at DAAR Communications (RayPower / AIT)

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Presented and managed studio operations, contributing to program planning and content development for broadcast.

Presenter | Studio Manager at DAAR Communications (RayPower /AIT)

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Anchored shows and supported studio operations; contributed to live broadcasts and content production.

Business Development Manager at Clone Concept Limited

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Managed business development activities, client acquisition, proposal development, and market expansion; secured and nurtured relationships with corporate and institutional clients.

Client Executive at Clone Concept Limited

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Supported marketing, sales administration, client management, and business operations; contributed to lead generation and client relationship management.