Ephraim Conteh

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Treasurer

Ephraim previously served as senior coordinator and mentor coordinator on the initial ACT essay prize team, during the completion of his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Worcester College, Oxford. Whilst studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School, Ephraim now serves as the treasurer of Thinking Black, overseeing the long-term and short-term budgetary and financial management goals of the organisation.

Georgina Ramsay
 

Secretary

Georgina was a mentor for the initial ACT Essay Prize Team whilst completing her undergraduate degree in English and French at The Queen’s College, Oxford. Alongside facilitating Thinking Black's external communications and internal administration, Georgina is pursuing a MA in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

Ebubechi Amanda Okpalugo
 

Facilitator Liason

Ebubechi was a member of the initial ACT Essay Prize team, as a mentor, workshop leader and social media coordinator whilst completing her undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences at Pembroke College, Oxford.

As well as hiring and managing a team of lecturers and seminar leaders for Thinking Black, she is completing her medical degree at Oxford University and acts as the Deputy Editor of Onyx Magazine for budding Black writers and creatives.

Ava Scott
 

Student Liason

Ava mediates the circulation of resources and materials with our students. After completing her degree in Human Sciences at Hertford College, Oxford, she joined Beauhurst and immersed herself in the world of British equity investment and venture capital. In October 2020, she will start a PhD at UCL in the Ecological Study of the Brain, whilst continuing her work at Beauhurst.

Victor Ajuwon
 

Victor was a founding member of the ACT Essay Prize, providing expertise and support whilst completing his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Merton College, Oxford. Alongside co-directing the Thinking Black organisation and all its programmes, he is pursuing a PhD in Animal Cognition at the University of Oxford, funded by the BBSRC.

Ephraim Conteh

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Treasurer

Ephraim previously served as senior coordinator and mentor coordinator on the initial ACT essay prize team, during the completion of his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Worcester College, Oxford. Whilst studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School, Ephraim now serves as the treasurer of Thinking Black, overseeing the long-term and short-term budgetary and financial management goals of the organisation.

Georgina Ramsay
 

Secretary

Georgina was a mentor for the initial ACT Essay Prize Team whilst completing her undergraduate degree in English and French at The Queen’s College, Oxford. Alongside facilitating Thinking Black's external communications and internal administration, Georgina is pursuing a MA in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

Ebubechi Amanda Okpalugo
 

Facilitator Liason

Ebubechi was a member of the initial ACT Essay Prize team, as a mentor, workshop leader and social media coordinator whilst completing her undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences at Pembroke College, Oxford.

As well as hiring and managing a team of lecturers and seminar leaders for Thinking Black, she is completing her medical degree at Oxford University and acts as the Deputy Editor of Onyx Magazine for budding Black writers and creatives.

Ava Scott
 

Student Liason

Ava mediates the circulation of resources and materials with our students. After completing her degree in Human Sciences at Hertford College, Oxford, she joined Beauhurst and immersed herself in the world of British equity investment and venture capital. In October 2020, she will start a PhD at UCL in the Ecological Study of the Brain, whilst continuing her work at Beauhurst.

Victor Ajuwon
 

Victor was a founding member of the ACT Essay Prize, providing expertise and support whilst completing his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Merton College, Oxford. Alongside co-directing the Thinking Black organisation and all its programmes, he is pursuing a PhD in Animal Cognition at the University of Oxford, funded by the BBSRC.

Ephraim Conteh

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Director of Finance

Ephraim previously served as senior coordinator and mentor coordinator on the initial ACT essay prize team, during the completion of his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Worcester College, Oxford. Whilst studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School, Ephraim now serves as the treasurer of Thinking Black, overseeing the long-term and short-term budgetary and financial management goals of the organisation.

Victor Ajuwon

 

Director of Sponsorships 

Victor was a founding member of the ACT Essay Prize, providing expertise and support whilst completing his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Merton College, Oxford. Alongside co-directing the Thinking Black organisation and all its programmes, he is pursuing a PhD in Animal Cognition at the University of Oxford, funded by the BBSRC.

Ebubechi Amanda Okpalugo
 

Facilitator Liason

Ebubechi was a member of the initial ACT Essay Prize team, as a mentor, workshop leader and social media coordinator whilst completing her undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences at Pembroke College, Oxford.

As well as hiring and managing a team of lecturers and seminar leaders for Thinking Black, she is completing her medical degree at Oxford University and acts as the Deputy Editor of Onyx Magazine for budding Black writers and creatives.

Georgina Ramsay
 

Content Development Officer - Creative Writing 

Georgina was a mentor for the initial ACT Essay Prize Team whilst completing her undergraduate degree in English and French at The Queen’s College, Oxford. Alongside facilitating Thinking Black's external communications and internal administration, Georgina is pursuing a MA in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

Kami Jogee
 

Year 8 Art History Programme Coordinator

Kami Jogee is an MA History of Art graduate based in London. She is the designer of Thinking Black's Year 8 Art History Programme.
 

Largely inspired by her diverse African, Caribbean, British and Asian background, much of her research focuses on the intersection between art and postcolonial theory. The exclusionary white, male footprint of the art world and its perpetuation of racial and gendered stereotypes are key themes she unpicks in her work. Her master’s thesis examined Afrofuturism in the art of Chris Ofili and Black Audio Film Collective. In it, Kami was able to explore the cultural legacies of colonialism, identity and issues of representation against the backdrop of the cultural politics of the 1990’s.

Ephraim C.

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Treasurer

treasurer@thinkingblack.co.uk

Ephraim previously served as a coordinator on the African and Caribbean Tyler Essay Prize Team. He completed his undergraduate degree in PPE at Oxford and is a future trainee solicitor. As treasurer, he helps manage our finances and ensure that resources are used most efficiently to fulfil our aims.

Emediong Jumbo

 

Digital Content Officer 

 

Emediong was a mentor and discussion group leader for the 2020-21 ACT Essay Prize whilst completing her undergraduate degree in Global Health at Queen Mary, University of London. She is the student lead/founder of the Global Health Anti-racism subcommittee at her university, heading up work in curriculum development, pedagogy practices and decolonising the curriculum initiatives and on issues of inclusion and diversity in higher education. She will be working as the Junior Digital Content Officer to help drive awareness of our work on our digital channels and increase engagement across potential individual donors and students on our programme.

Tumi Mary Ogundamisi

 

Facilitator Liason & Content Development Officer 

recruitment@thinkingblack.co.uk

 

Tumi is an undergraduate student at St Hildas College, Oxford studying psychology and linguistics. Whilst applying for Oxford, Tumi was a participant in the ACTyler Prize and now is involved in several initiatives surrounding access including work with mental health charity States of Mind looking at educational inequality as well as access work within the Oxford ACS. She will be working with the content development team to help produce resources for future programmes and hire lecturers and workshop leaders to deliver interdisciplinary programmes. 

Elizabeth Oladunni
 

Senior Content Development Officer 

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Elizabeth served as a mentor on the initial ACT essay prize team whilst completing her undergraduate degree in History and Politics at Pembroke College, Oxford. Since graduating, she has completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, and is now doing her Legal Practice Course. She is due to commence a training contract at a law firm in London this September.

 

Elizabeth is particularly interested in African history and politics, and her undergraduate thesis focused on the intersection between gender and nationalism. Alongside that, she is also fascinated by African-American history, and a part of her undergraduate study was focused on the role of women and the black church in shaping the Civil Rights Movement.

 

Elizabeth will be developing and teaching on Thinking Black’s Essay, Creative Writing and Public Speaking Prizes.

Georgina Ramsay
 

Content Development Officer - Creative Writing 

Georgina was a mentor for the initial ACT Essay Prize Team whilst completing her undergraduate degree in English and French at The Queen’s College, Oxford. Alongside developing Thinking Black's creative writing programmes, Georgina is pursuing a MA in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

Kami Jogee
 

Art History Programme Coordinator

Kami Jogee is an MA History of Art graduate based in London. She is the designer of Thinking Black's Year 8 Art History Programme.
 

Largely inspired by her diverse African, Caribbean, British and Asian background, much of her research focuses on the intersection between art and postcolonial theory. The exclusionary white, male footprint of the art world and its perpetuation of racial and gendered stereotypes are key themes she unpicks in her work. Her master’s thesis examined Afrofuturism in the art of Chris Ofili and Black Audio Film Collective. In it, Kami was able to explore the cultural legacies of colonialism, identity and issues of representation against the backdrop of the cultural politics of the 1990’s.

Ava Scott
 

Copywriter

Ava designs and edits Thinking Black's promotional material. After completing her degree in Human Sciences at Hertford College, Oxford, she joined Beauhurst and immersed herself in the world of British equity investment and venture capital. In October 2020, she will start a PhD at UCL in the Ecological Study of the Brain, whilst continuing her work at Beauhurst.