Denise Mobalaji Ajayi-Williams
NationalityNigerian, American
Alma materUniversity of California, Riverside, Golden Gate University
Occupation(s)Novelist, Author, Animator, Short-story writer, Journalist, Social Entrepreneur
Organization(s)Working Mom in 1920s; WM Journal Magazine; Silicon Valley-Nigerian Economic Development; Bolaji Animations Production & Publishing Studios (BAPS)
Known forWriting Children Comics, Journalism, Philanthropy and Women Freedom
Notable workAkiti The Hunter (2015) Part I, “Akiti The Hunter” (2016) Part II
ParentChief Temitope Ajayi (aka 'Mama Diaspora')
Websitewww.akitithehunter.com

Denise Mobalaji Ajayi-Williams is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Silicon Valley- Nigerian Economic Development Inc. (SV-NED).[1][2] SV-NED Inc is an accelerator that bridged the connection between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world. Over the last decade, the SV-NED Inc. empire has acquired 1 billion reach and built strong relationships with 50 thousand business owners and professionals with interest in technology. Williams serves on the board of 5 companies, including SV-NED Inc., Global Connection for Women Foundation, Sky Clinic Connect, Numly, and Collabful.[3][4][5][6][7]

Early life and education

Williams earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and her Masters in Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Marketing from Golden Gate University, Ageno School of Business.[8] Williams' professional career was spent working for premier and leading Healthcare organizations including Kaiser Permanente, Gilead Sciences, Abbott Laboratories, and the State of CA Department of Public Health. Williams is a recipient of several distinguished awards, including a US Congressional Award for Outstanding Contributions from Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a US Senatorial Award from Senator Dianne Feinstein for Outstanding Community Leadership, and Visionary Award from Actor Danny Glover. [9]

Career

Williams has been featured in several publications, including Forbes,[10] CNBC, GritDaly,[11] Huffington Post,[12] Guardian, Thrive Global, and Black Enterprise. Williams is most passionate about building a bridge of economic prosperity between the Silicon Valley technology mecca of the world and emerging countries from around the world. Her spare time is devoted to promoting childhood literacy and diversity, which can be observed through her journey as the Author of the children's book series, Akiti the Hunter, the 1st African Action Superhero. Akiti the Hunter, is being reworked into an animation series and animated motion picture movie.[13][14][15]

Personal life

Ajayi-Williams has a son with her husband Hayden Williams III who is also the co-founder of their WM Journal platform and Working Moms in 1920s organisation.[16][17]

References

  1. ↑ "West Africa finds an unlikely home in Silicon Valley". Grit Daily News. July 21, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  2. ↑ Hassan, Binta (February 4, 2016). "6 Nigerians Making A Difference". PR2J3C4 - Nigeria @ Her Best. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ Mary (September 4, 2015). "'Akiti the Hunter' brings a Black hero to children's literature". San Francisco Bay View. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Author Denise Ajayi-Williams Kicks off Book Tour of "Akiti the Hunter," African Super Hero | Post News Group". Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Black History Month Storytime with author Bolaji Ajayi". Mill Valley, CA Patch. February 20, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ Ajayi-Ore, Lilian (March 2, 2016). "An Iconic Woman on the RISE, Denise Mobolaji Ajayi-Williams". HuffPost. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Bold TV". Bold TV. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Google Translate". July 25, 2019.
  9. ↑ "The Nation". Issuu. October 9, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Denise (Ajayi) Williams". Forbes Councils. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  11. ↑ "West Africa finds an unlikely home in Silicon Valley". Grit Daily News. July 21, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  12. ↑ Ajayi-Ore, Lilian (March 2, 2016). "An Iconic Woman on the RISE, Denise Mobolaji Ajayi-Williams". HuffPost. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  13. ↑ "EVENTS GALLERY — SV-NED". www.svned.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
  14. ↑ Hamed, Idowu. "Ooni of Ife, Makes His Grand Entrance to Silicon Valley". Startrend International Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  15. ↑ Williams III, Hayden (November 30, 2017). "'His Imperial Majesty Has Arrived' — Nigerian King Visits Silicon Valley". Bold TV. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  16. ↑ Hazelwood, Janell (December 9, 2015). "From the Mouths of Babes: How a Mother, Inspired by Her Son, Is Diversifying World of Superheroes". Black Enterprise. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Posts by Hayden Williams III". Bold-Bold TV. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
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