Apefa Adjivon

Apefa Adjivon is Student Energy’ Innovation Lead. A recent graduate from the University of Toronto, studying Women & Gender studies and Diaspora & Transnational Studies, she works with the Partnerships and Innovation team to strategize around impactful partnerships and programming for youth.

She has worked with organizations in Toronto to develop multiple youth mentorship programs serving over 200 youth in the GTA, she serves as the co-chair for the decade of peoples of African Descent to the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, and has brought her expertise on youth programming and engagement to various organizations including the United Nations, Women’s Health in Women’s hands, and Forbes.

As a speaker, Apefa has addressed over 25,000 people globally, and has been named one of Canada’s top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability, a Youth of UNESCO, and one of 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women.

in her spare time, Apefa enjoys any and all Beyonce albums, podcasts, and reading.