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Youth Driven, Youth Inspired.

Meet Our Team

Core team

4YBY is led by the three Principal Investigators of the ITEST (Innovative
Tools to Expand Youth-friendly HIV Self-testing) research project
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Dr. Juliet Iwelunmor

Professor of Medicine
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Dr. Joseph Tucker

Professor of Medicine
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Prof. Oliver Ezechi

Director of Research (NIMR)

Science Board

The evaluation and guidance for the 4YBY Science Board are provided by an esteemed panel of experts and young
individuals with extensive experience in youth engagement, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, media, and health.
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Dr. Olajide Williams

MD, MS- Prof. of Neurology
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Ucheoma Nwaozuru Ph.D

Assistant Profess
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Hong Xian, Ph.D

Professor Biostatistics
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Randall Edgell

MD-Professor of Neurology
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Rajesh Vadanthan MD, MPH

Associate Professor
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Njideka U. Okubadejo

Professor of Neurology
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Collins Airhihenbuwa

Professor Health Policy & Behavioral Sciences
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Chizoba Ezepue MD

Neuroendovascular Physician at SSM DePaul Health Hospital

Advisory Board

4YBY Contests are advised and evaluated by a highly qualified panel of contest advisory board comprised of professionals and young people with years of experience in youth engagement, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, media and health.
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Chris Ihidero

Founder, Pinpoint Media
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Isioma Udeozo

CISCO, West Africa Lead
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Nnenna Kalu-Makanjuola

Founder, Radiant Health Magazine
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Pamela Adie

Executive Director, Equality Hub
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Temitayo Olofinula

Communications specialist
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Teju Ajani

Google Country Manager, Android Nigeria

Youth Ambassadors

4YBY activities are advised by a group of vibrant and hardworking Nigerian Youths who have exemplified passion for youth
engagement and promoting health and well-being among young people in their communities.
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Ezienyi Chigozie Nwanunu

Entrepreneur, Silver White Studio
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Lateef Akeem Blessing

Student, Yaba College of Technology