Bukola Joel

Project Manager

Bukola’s background is in Psychology (BSc) and youth and community work, both at the University of East London. She is the Founder of Beyond Braids CIC, a skills development workshop for young people aged 9-15 years old, where they use the art of hair braiding as a tool to engage young people in conversations about issues affecting their world. She has been involved in various youth projects and provisions within youth centres and mobile estates. She believes communities can thrive if educated and are empowered with the right tools to create the change they desire.