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Profiles

JENNY-AIMÉE MARTHA OJO, 22
NZABANDORA, 19
Arts
School: London School of
School: University of Oxford Economics
Course: Philosophy and Course: History (BA)
Theology (BA) Year: Graduated
Year: First Grade: 2:1
Grade average: 2:1

As part of the Target Oxbridge alumni group of 2016-2017, In her final year, Martha was president of the Nigerian
Jenny-Aimée attended the launch event for the following Society, which she also co-founded, and regularly invited
year’s cohort to talk to the newly recruited sixth-form high-profile public figures to present guest lectures.
students on the programme. To prepare for the inaugural conference in February 2018, she
On the day, she assisted with the registration of up to 200 built a contact list of important academics, journalists and
attendees and was on hand to provide them with subject lawyers to present at the forum. Through her leadership, the
advice and to help with putting together an impressive society managed to secure over £4000 in sponsorship.
UCAS application. She also sat on the alumni panel and took Martha has been on the Student Staff Liaison Committee
questions from all attendees concerning the culture and since her first year at university. She meets every month with
atmosphere at Oxford University. academics to discuss course reviews, student satisfaction
She successfully campaigned to be the Religious and Ethnic and teaching standards. In October 2017, she was elected
Minorities Representative for her university college. the National and Cultural Officer for the Societies Executive
As a part of the election process, she prepared a speech for Committee, a board of the Students’ Union which decides on
hustings which consisted of numerous event ideas tailor funding applications for large-scale student-led projects.
towards BME students. As a Youth Sunday School teacher for The Church of Jesus
Once in the role, Jenny-Aimée organised the collection Christ of Latter-day Saints, she undertook a four-year
of data amongst different universities and colleges and seminary course, attending 5am classes regularly from year
researched events which had previously been successful 9 to year 12. She leads her class of 12 to 18-year-olds in
in creating a strong community of minority students and engaging discussion and character-building exercises.
celebrating diverse cultures.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? As a qualified lawyer working at a top firm and starting an
Working as a consultant. events company which organises shows for musicians.

BIANCA OKOYE, 22 MOTUNRAYO
ONAFOWOKAN, 20

School: King’s College
London/ Humboldt University, School: University of
Berlin Warwick
Course: English and German Course: Philosophy, Politics,
Law (LLB) Economics (BSc/BA)
Year: Graduated Year: First
Grade: 2:1 Grade average: First class

As part of her course, Bianca took her third year out to study Motunrayo is the CEO of Talesofmyyouth, a faith-based
a Masters in German and European law in Berlin: “I knew this initiative aimed at empowering young people. As well as
course would push me, but I got through!” creating content for the website, she plans and promotes
In her first year, she was one of 20 students picked from events. Upon starting university in October 2017, she hosted
across the country for a public debate in the House of a Fresher’s Event for over 30 females, aimed at preparing
Commons on whether England should adopt a constitution. them for the academic year, whilst also giving them the
“I was asking about how you deal with being able to grow opportunity to network. The event’s success led to a follow-
and develop law if it is codified.” up: The Talesofmyyouth Self Love Tea Party. At this intimate
In her second year, Bianca was elected head of publicity for gathering of 25 students, Motunrayo hosted two speakers
the ACS. She oversaw three publicity officers, invited key and a poet on topics such as self-love, confidence and worth.
guests and speakers, and maintained social media platforms. Over the past year, she has been the Fresher’s
One success was negotiating for Stormzy to attend the Representative for Black Women’s Project at Warwick.
annual Culture Shock show, free of charge. “I negotiated his This role has developed her initiative and leadership skills.
attendance as a guest because his management wouldn’t For example, during the planning for the BWP February
let him make an official appearance for free.” More than 450 conference, the society ran into difficulties with the caterers.
people attended and Stormzy came on stage and joined in.” With only three days to go, Motunrayo, who also runs a mini
As an active member of the university netball team, food venture, encouraged the executive members to make
frequently voted Player of the Match, Bianca was asked to snacks for the event. This initiative proved to be efficient,
captain the ACS team. She recruited new players, organised engaging and time effective, as well as a bonding experience.
training sessions and created game strategies.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Leading my own BAME imprint within a publishing firm,
A qualified lawyer working towards being a partner. and encouraging people to write.

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