Meet the Team
Chiamaka Mogo,
Founder/President of the Board of Directors
Chiamaka is a public policy professional. She earned a Master's degree in Public Policy and Global Affairs from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) degree in Public Administration from the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. A Nigerian and Canadian citizen, Chiamaka has been working towards developing more inclusive societies from a very young age. At age 15, she co-founded the St. Albans Social Actions Committee in Ottawa, Canada. Chiamaka is the operator of the social justice blog - Blurred Creations. An impassioned humanitarian, she has volunteered and also worked for organizations that serve vulnerable communities within sub-Saharan Africa and Canada, as well as organizations that advance other forms of community development. Some of her past and current affiliations include, the: African Marine Environment and Sustainability Initiative (Executive Secretary/Board Member), the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (Board Director), United Nations (Migration Health Intern/Volunteer), Engage Africa Foundation (Volunteer), Canadian Red Cross (Case Worker), Excellency in Literacy Foundation (Consultant), Association of African Business Schools (Guest Speaker). In 2016, Chiamaka was named by CIBWE, as one of the 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada.
Ellen Edet,
Public Relations Officer of the Board
Ellen Edet is a graduate of the University of Ottawa where she majored in Biology and minored in Psychology. With an interest in healthcare and community building, Ellen spent the majority of her time volunteering at the Ottawa Hospital and at local shelters, where she witnessed the benefits of the presence and proper functioning of such organizations. This inspired her desire to invest both time and education into the building of and contributing to educating individuals at home in Nigeria about the importance and benefits of a system that functions properly. To Ellen, the functionality of a country's system does not only depend on those in positions of power. It is greatly influenced by members of the community - those who have a voice, but not necessarily the resources - who want better, to demand better, both personally and publicly. Being a part of IIDN is a means by which Ellen intends to contribute to the growth and upliftment of her country both at home and abroad. She plans to further her healthcare education to be better equipped with the necessary information, skills, and knowledge, to contribute to the healthcare system in Nigeria. This is her intended area of focus in the future.
Chidera Igboneliaku, Outreach Assistant
Chidera Igboneliaku was born and raised in Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Cooperative Economics and Management from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is a management professional, being a Graduate Member of the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Management. Chidera has always been interested in social causes in Nigeria, having lived in 4 Nigerian states with different tribes, languages and lifestyles, he feels that he has seen Nigeria from different parts and wants to help in rebuilding the Nigerian society.
Chidera currently works in an unofficial capacity for the Nigerian Customs Service. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria