The DayOne community is full of people who decided to bet on themselves — and won. These are their stories, told honestly, without the highlight reel.
Ada studied Animal & Environmental Biology for her first degree, but pivoted into public health after a internship at the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, after which she pursued an MSc in the UK.
Ayobami's career began in Nigeria on a rural road project and progressed through on-the-ground roles that built technical confidence and marketable experience.
I grew up in a farming family, as my mom was into agriculture.
From studying Sociology & Anthropology for my bachelor’s degree at Obafemi Awolowo University to working in cybersecurity as a Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing Analyst.
Abdulahi works at the intersection of project management, governance, and development policy. Managing development programs, policy research, and uses data as evidence to influence public policy.
Ola studied Sociology & Anthropology and now a Product Manager at AdVon Commerce(USA) and an MBA candidate at Carnegie Mellon University. He helps AdVon build the software brands use to manage catalog
Blossom studied law at the university and worked briefly at a law firm, then discovered public policy through fellowships. Now, she is a policy engagement officer in London, UK. Read her DayOne story.
If DayOne has been part of your journey — in any way, big or small — we'd love to share it. Every story helps someone else take their first step.