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I’m Olateju Damilola Mariam, a policy researcher and writer in international affairs, passionate about youth diplomacy and advocacy. I’m currently research-interning at IIRIS in Islamabad, where I work on foreign policy and regional youth empowerment frameworks, synthesizing cross-border geopolitical trends into policy-oriented insights. Alongside research and writing, I founded the Academic Intellect Hub—an education and leadership pathway platform that supports students through peer mentoring, academic assistance, and career guidance. I also build skills through campus engagement roles like serving as a Campus Ambassador & Student Partner at Statisense, where I promote data literacy and organize student outreach, while continuously learning to expand my impact globally.…I’m Olateju Damilola Mariam, a policy researcher and writer in international affairs, passionate about youth diplomacy and advocacy. I’m currently research-interning at IIRIS in Islamabad, where I work on foreign policy and regional youth empowerment frameworks, synthesizing cross-border geopolitical trends into policy-oriented insights. Alongside research and writing, I founded the Academic Intellect Hub—an education and leadership pathway platform that supports students through peer mentoring, academic assistance, and career guidance. I also build skills through campus engagement roles like serving as a Campus Ambassador & Student Partner at Statisense, where I promote data literacy and organize student outreach, while continuously learning to expand my impact globally.

OLATEJU DAMILOLA MARIAM

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I’m Olateju Damilola Mariam, a policy researcher and writer in international affairs, passionate about youth diplomacy and advocacy. I’m currently research-interning at IIRIS in Islamabad, where I work on foreign policy and regional youth empowerment frameworks, synthesizing cross-border geopolitical trends into policy-oriented insights. Alongside research and writing, I founded the Academic Intellect Hub—an education and leadership pathway platform that supports students through peer mentoring, academic assistance, and career guidance. I also build skills through campus engagement roles like serving as a Campus Ambassador & Student Partner at Statisense, where I promote data literacy and organize student outreach, while continuously learning to expand my impact globally.…I’m Olateju Damilola Mariam, a policy researcher and writer in international affairs, passionate about youth diplomacy and advocacy. I’m currently research-interning at IIRIS in Islamabad, where I work on foreign policy and regional youth empowerment frameworks, synthesizing cross-border geopolitical trends into policy-oriented insights. Alongside research and writing, I founded the Academic Intellect Hub—an education and leadership pathway platform that supports students through peer mentoring, academic assistance, and career guidance. I also build skills through campus engagement roles like serving as a Campus Ambassador & Student Partner at Statisense, where I promote data literacy and organize student outreach, while continuously learning to expand my impact globally.

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I’m Olateju Damilola Mariam, a policy researcher and writer in international affairs, passionate about youth diplomacy and advocacy. I’m currently research-interning at IIRIS in Islamabad, where I work on foreign policy and regional youth empowerment frameworks, synthesizing cross-border geopolitical trends into policy-oriented insights.

Alongside research and writing, I founded the Academic Intellect Hub—an education and leadership pathway platform that supports students through peer mentoring, academic assistance, and career guidance. I also build skills through campus engagement roles like serving as a Campus Ambassador & Student Partner at Statisense, where I promote data literacy and organize student outreach, while continuously learning to expand my impact globally.

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English

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French

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Work Experience

Campus Ambassador & Student Partner at Statisense

January 1, 2026 - Present

Represent a data intelligence firm on campus to promote data literacy among undergraduates. Run outreach campaigns and manage student engagement tracking to increase participation in data-focused learning activities.

Research Intern at International Institute for Regional and International Studies (IIRIS)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Support research on cross-border geopolitical trends, multilateral diplomatic frameworks, and regional foreign policy issues. Contribute to data synthesis on youth empowerment and demographic policy across international frameworks. Collaborate with an international cohort to produce policy-oriented summaries and reports.

Legal Secretary at Law Firm

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Managed legal documentation with confidentiality, handled case correspondence and client scheduling, and supported organized record-keeping. Strengthened drafting and administrative accuracy in daily legal operations.

Freelance Ghostwriter & Ebook Author

January 1, 2024 - Present

Write long-form content and educational manuscripts to client specifications, conducting independent research to verify facts and maintain thematic consistency across deliverables.

Cashier & Operations Assistant at Drink Distribution Company

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Handled daily financial ledgers, inventory tracking, and transaction audits to support operational accuracy. Coordinated with retail staff to improve day-to-day workflow and efficiency.