Meet the team
Michael John
President
Michael John is a visionary leader with a passion for excellence, institutional development, and global engagement. With a distinguished background in branding and communications, John is committed to pioneering the advancement of design education as a transformative tool for impacting lives and livelihoods, fostering innovation, and shaping the next generation of design leaders across Africa.
TAMMY BRIGGS
DEAN OF FINANCE
Tammy Briggs is a distinguished financial expert with extensive experience in financial management, corporate strategy, and economic policy. He provides visionary leadership and is committed to excellence in financial education, research, and strategic decision-making. Briggs plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial future and institutional growth.
JULIANA SAU
Lead Instructor Web Design - Kenya
Juliana Sau is a Software Engineer and UI/UX Designer with a passion for building seamless, user-centered digital experiences. With a strong background in software development and system reliability, she enjoys creating intuitive solutions that enhance usability and accessibility.
EMMANUEL IKECHUKWU
LEAD INSTRUCTOR -PRODUCT DESIGN - NIGERIA
Emmanuel Ikechukwu is a Senior Product Designer with a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Benin, Nigeria, he specializes in crafting immersive, human-centric experiences. His storytelling-driven approach transforms interfaces into seamless, intuitive ecosystems that capture a product’s essence.
TARA Thindwa
LEAD INSTRUCTOR -GRAPHICS DESIGN - MALAWI
Tara-Louise Kachipande Thindwa is an award-winning creative designer and educator with a BA in Fine Arts and Visual Communications from Truman State University (USA). She specializes in combining colours, typography, and imagery to compose visual narratives that impact and shape behavioral shift and communication.
KENNeth OJIMBA
LEAD INSTRUCTOR - MOTION DESIGN - NIGERIA
Kenneth Ojimba is a seasoned designer and animator with a wealth of experience across different industries. He is currently contributing his quota to make learning accessible to all through the AIDA
DIVALDO BARBOSA
ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR - MOTION DESIGN - ANGOLA
Divaldo Borbosa is a passionate motion designer with a very keen eye for visual storytelling, with a deep wealth of experience spanning over half a decade. He has enriched national and global brands like Pepsi, UNICEF, Jumbo, Patriota, Bank of Angola etc.
VICTORIA WILLIAMS
ASSOCIATE Instructor - PRODUCT Design - NIGERIA
Victoria Williams is a seasoned product Designer with a passion for designing intuitive and aesthetically pleasing digital experiences. She is well-experienced in website and app design, combining user research and product storytelling to enhance and optimize product usability, functionality, and engagement.
CHIEMERIE OGBONNAYA
HR SUPPORT - NIGERIA
Chiemerie Ogbonnaya is a dedicated HR Support Specialist with a strong commitment to fostering positive workplace environments and ensuring seamless HR operations. With a solid understanding of employee relations, recruitment processes, and administrative support, Ogbonnaya plays a vital role in enhancing organizational efficiency and supporting team success.
GODSPOWER EGBULE
LEGAL COUNSEL - NIGERIA
Godspower Egbule is an accomplished legal practitioner with expertise in international relations and corporate law. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, he navigates complex legal landscapes with precision, offering strategic counsel that drives corporate and global engagements forward.
FREDERICK Dagogo
MEDIA CONSULTANT - NIGERIA
Frederick Dagogo Aseminaso is a dynamic Film and TV Producer, Project Manager, and Creative Strategist whose career spans high-impact work across film, television, digital media, and branded content. With over a decade of experience and a proven track record managing complex productions from concept to completion, Frederick brings a unique blend of creative vision, operational expertise, and strategic thinking to every project.
POPOOLA OLASUNKANMI
TECHINICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER - NIGERIA
Popoola Olasunkanmi is an IT enthusiast with a specialty in computer maintenance, networking and web development, with a passion for systems integration and LMS solutions, for schools and corporate organizations