Deborah Adekunle-Odeleye

Deborah Adekunle-Odeleye is a Master of Public Administration candidate at the Austin Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. A member of the Pi Alpha Alpha honor society, she graduated cum laude from Otterbein University with a degree in History and a minor in Political History.

Deborah is deeply committed to public service and creating opportunities for underserved communities, with a special focus on children. This passion is demonstrated through her volunteer work creating inclusive youth spaces and her professional experience at Oliver Scholars, where she gained skills in program operations and management.

She is focused on gaining more skills to help her community and currently interns with the Africa Faith and Justice Network. Her career goal is to become a professor or a government bureaucrat dedicated to improving children’s welfare and expanding pathways to upward mobility through public policy.