Founder
Kemi is a policy strategist and governance innovator, driving systemic change through data-driven solutions. As the Founder of Development Catalyst, she leads strategic direction, fundraising and conceptualizing initiatives to transform governance and empower citizens.
Executive Director
Olufemi is a global policy strategist leading systemic governance reforms. He has spearheaded digital governance solutions and policy innovations, shaping public administration and political economy. At Development Catalyst, he drives impactful transformation strategies.
Director of Policy & Governance
Aisha is a policy expert specializing in governance reforms and institutional strengthening. She collaborates with governments, multilateral institutions, and civic groups to advance evidence-based policies through legislative advocacy and regulatory transformation.
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Chinedu is a digital governance specialist integrating AI, blockchain, and data analytics into policymaking. He leads Development Catalyst’s innovation efforts, developing tech-driven solutions for public service efficiency and digital democracy.
Director of Civic Engagement & Advocacy
Zainab specializes in community mobilization, participatory governance, and civic leadership. She leads grassroots engagement initiatives, youth programs, and public dialogue platforms to promote participatory governance and citizen-led policymaking.
Director of Research & Impact
Segun is a data-driven policy researcher leading the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adaptation (MERLA) framework. He ensures all programs are measurable, scalable, and impactful, managing knowledge production and policy learning.
Head of Creative Strategy & Storytelling
Funmi pioneers narrative-driven advocacy, leveraging policy storytelling and cultural engagements to shape governance discourse. She leads literary events, theatre adaptations, and public storytelling campaigns to amplify Development Catalyst’s vision.
Director of Partnerships & Strategy
Musa is an expert in cross-sector collaboration and strategic partnerships, building alliances with governments, private sector leaders, and international organizations. He drives partnerships that enable large-scale impact and sustainable development.
Head of Digital Engagement & Media
Kemi specializes in strategic media campaigns, content creation, and thought leadership outreach. She manages social media, video content, and the upcoming Policy & Governance Podcast to amplify Development Catalyst’s mission.
Program Manager, Hack the Fractures
Adewale is a tech-driven policy and social innovation expert leading the Hack the Fractures Innovation Challenge. He brings together youth, tech entrepreneurs, and policymakers to address national and civic challenges.
Director of Funding & Impact Investment
Chioma has extensive experience in philanthropy, development finance, and social impact investing. She oversees funding efforts, impact investment partnerships, and sustainable funding models to scale Development Catalyst’s initiatives.
Founder
Kemi Ayanda is a policy strategist, governance innovator, and civic engagement advocate driving systemic change in Nigeria and beyond. As the Founder & Executive Director of Development Catalyst, she leads bold, data-driven solutions that integrate policy reform, technology, and storytelling to transform governance, empower citizens, and foster economic resilience.
Executive Director
Olufemi is a global policy strategist and governance expert driving systemic change. He has led innovative policy reforms, civic engagement initiatives, and digital governance solutions across Nigeria and beyond. With expertise in public administration, political economy, and emerging technologies, he leads Development Catalyst’s vision for transformation.
Director of Policy & Governance
Aisha is a seasoned policymaker and governance reform expert driving systemic change. She has led legislative advocacy, regulatory transformation, and public sector innovation across Nigeria and beyond. With expertise in policy development, institutional reform, and civic engagement, she works closely with governments, multilateral institutions, and civic groups to advance evidence-based policies.
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
A digital governance specialist, Chinedu integrates AI, blockchain, and data analytics to transform policymaking and public service delivery. He leads Development Catalyst’s civic tech innovations, digital democracy platforms, and AI-driven governance solutions.
Director of Civic Engagement & Advocacy
A specialist in community mobilization, participatory governance, and civic leadership, Zainab drives grassroots engagement and citizen-led policymaking. She leads Development Catalyst’s youth initiatives, hackathons, and civic dialogue programs.
Director of Research & Impact
A data-driven policy researcher, Segun leads the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adaptation (MERLA) framework , ensuring all programs are measurable, scalable, and impactful. He manages knowledge production, impact assessments, and policy learning initiatives.
Head of Creative Strategy & Storytelling
A literary activist and creative strategist, Funmi pioneers narrative-driven advocacy, policy storytelling, and cultural engagements that amplify governance issues. She oversees literary events, theatre adaptations, and public storytelling campaigns.
Director of Partnerships & Strategy
An expert in cross-sector collaboration and strategic partnerships, Musa builds alliances with governments, private sector leaders, international organizations, and philanthropic foundations to drive large-scale impact and sustainable development.
Head of Digital Engagement & Media
A digital communications specialist, Kemi develops strategic media campaigns, content creation, and thought leadership outreach to amplify Development Catalyst’s mission. She oversees social media, video content, and the upcoming Policy & Governance Podcast.
Program Manager, Hack the Fractures
A tech-driven policy and social innovation expert, Adewale leads the Hack the Fractures Innovation Challenge, bringing together youth, tech entrepreneurs, and policymakers to address national and civic challenges.
Director of Funding & Impact Investment
With extensive experience in philanthropy, development finance, and social impact investing , Chioma manages fundraising efforts, impact investment partnerships, and sustainable funding models to scale Development Catalyst’s initiatives.
