Adejoke Ejiofor, PGR, Columbia Southern University — Structure, Space & Staying Grounded in Academia & Other Responsibilities
Adejoke Ejiofor is an accomplished author and inspirational writer, as well as the founder of My African American World, a nonprofit organisation based in Minnesota dedicated to raising awareness about sickle cell disease.
Her debut memoir, Travel bravely, which chronicles the inspiring journey of a sickle cell warrior, was released in the second quarter of 2021 and went on to win the prestigious Nautilus Book Award. Her second book, Don’t Call Me Slowpoke, is set for release in the fall of 2025.
Ade holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University in Alabama, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in Organisational Leadership. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria.
With over a decade of experience in the airline industry, Ade now serves with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, bringing both her leadership skills and commitment to service to the federal government.
Reclaiming the Student Role: A Mature Learner’s Perspective
A Free Webinar for Mature & Non-Traditional PhD Students
Date: Thursday, 25th September 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM WAT / BST
Location: Zoom
