Temitayo is a PhD candidate in Health at Dalhousie University and a passionate advocate for mental health equity among marginalized youth. With over six years of experience spanning international organizations, including Hope and Healing International, Canadian Red Cross, Children's Aid Society, and Cap Sante Mentale, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in community health and youth empowerment.

Her innovative research employs photovoice methodology to amplify Black youth voices and improve mental health service accessibility. Recognized as Sustainable Person of the Year at the University of East London, Temitayo's commitment to social justice drives her work at the intersection of health promotion, reduced inequalities, and mental health services.

Beyond academia, she is an Arts in Medicine Fellow who leverages photography to address global health challenges. As founder of 'Smart Choices', a mentorship platform supporting academic excellence and author of 'The Smart Scholar', she has empowered countless young people to pursue higher education opportunities. Her volunteer work with UNICEF UK, Well Child, and Health Watch UK, alongside contributions to over seven publications, reflects her dedication to community impact.

Temitayo brings a unique blend of grassroots experience, academic rigour, and creative methodology to conversations about youth mental health, equity, and social change. Her dynamic speaking style and evidence-based insights inspire audiences to reimagine mental health services for marginalized communities.