AfriPRO Houston History

 

MODINAT "ABBY" KOTUN, President, is a Process Engineer at Chevron Corporation.  She graduated in 2005 from the University of Houston where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering.  In addition to being AfriPRO Houston's current President, she is active in the National Society of Black Engineers - Houston Alumni Extension and is the Youth Leader at Houston's Christ Apostolic Church WOSEM.  She enjoys music, poetry, volleyball, reading, and spending time with friends.

UCHENNA UDOBI, Vice President, is a Certified Speech Language Pathologist in the educational system. She is also CEO and President of Absolute Therapy Solutions, LLC. Uchenna received her bachelors degree in Psychology and Africana studies from The University of Texas at Austin, and her masters in Speech Pathology from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. In her previous position with AfriPRO Houston, she was the Events Coordinator, and recepient of AfriPRO Houston's Officer of the Year Award. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and enjoys traveling, dancing, current affairs, and learning new things.

JOYCE UGOCHI OLEWE, Secretary, is the Assistant Property Manager for the Commercial Division of Rockwell Management Corporation in Houston, Texas.  Prior to that she taught as an Adjunct Professor, Fine Arts at Houston Community College Systems (2 years) and Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA (1 year).  She is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria and Texas Southern University.  She holds a Masters degree in African Studies from University of California, Los Angeles and is recipient of the Title VI Foreign Languages and Area Studies Fellowship 2000-2001.  Her community involvement record speaks of service as the African Community Organization’s Public Relations Officer in 2002-2003, Miss African-Houston, and fundraising consultant to numerous other organizations in Houston and California.  A strong advocate of HIV/AIDS awareness, she’s served on the board of directors of Motherland Incorporated, an organization that uses creative and artistic methods to construct motivational aid for urban teenagers/adults who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Her personal interests are participative sports and the creative arts.  She recently founded an African Ensemble Mass Choir: DUI- Driven Under the Influence.  Her passion though, is “service”, serving her community.  Her life philosophy is borrowed from the words of Dr. Mamphele Ramphele of South Africa:  “Doing for others is the rent I pay for living on this Earth”.

UGONWANNE ONWUDIEGWU, Treasurer, is the Account Manager of Efficient Home Care in Houston, Texas.  He recently obtained his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University.  He is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Tax Court.  He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Houston.  He also holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.  He has successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant exam and is only seeking to complete subsequent requirements.  He has worked as a Case Analyst with David G. Peake, who is a Standing Chapter 13 Trustee in Houston, Texas.  He will also be working with Evans & Chastain, L.L.P., where his duties will include auditing and tax work.  He has served as Treasurer of the Houston Alumni Extension of the National Society of Black Engineers.  He is currently the Treasurer of an investment group located in Houston, Texas.  He is a member in various professional organizations, such as the National Association of Black Accountants, National Black MBA Association, and the Houston Bar Association (Tax and Bankruptcy Sections).  On the side, he likes to consult and assist businesses and individuals increase their assets and decrease their liabilities on their balance sheet.  He enjoys weightlifting, eating, taking in a good movie, and interacting with people of like mind, experience, and interests.

OKECHUKWU OFILI, Professional Development Officer, is currently a design engineer in the Manifolds Group of FMC Technologies. Ofili graduated from the University of Houston in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Outside of work Ofili spends his time giving back to the community through his website www.ofilispeaks.com which he created to assist students to get through college. Ofili is a an avid writer and speaker, he enjoys reading and playing soccer.

KINGSLEY EWETUYA, Networking Officer, is an Offshore Pipelines Engineer with Pegasus International in Houston Texas. He obtained his Bachelors in Ocean/Subsea Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2007 where he was Secretary of the African Students Association. He is currently the Networking officer of Afripro Houston. In addition he is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). He enjoys reading novels of various genres, swimming, horseback riding, watching movies and likes to exchange ideas or debate international socio-political affairs.

 

OBIAMAKA ANYAEGBU is a Senior Principal Consultant at Axia Resources in Houston, Texas . She is currently at the Jesse Jones Business School , Rice University obtaining a masters degree in business administration (MBA) to graduate in May 2009.  She holds a Bachelor in Accounting and Finance with a minor in International Area Studies from the University of Houston, Texas (2003).  Prior to joining Axia Resources, she worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC as a Senior Auditor in Houston , Texas .  She was the immediate past treasurer for AfriPro Houston and the Accounting Society Houston and is also a member of the National Association for Black Accountants (NABA), National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) and National Association for Black MBAs( NABMBA). She's participated in the Junior Achievement program in Houston volunteering at Cunningham elementary since 2003 and is very active in her church as a member of the Women's ministry, Prayer ministry and Kids Life. She loves exercising especially cycling and is currently training to take part in the upcoming MS 150 ride to Austin .  She also enjoys listening to music, reading, watching movies, shopping, cooking, and entertaining friends.

FOLAKE AYOOLA, Founder, is an associate in the Securities and Capital Markets Group of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's New York office. She attended the Columbia University School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate and Masters of Laws degrees in 2004 and 2002, respectively. At the Columbia School of Law, she was, among other distinctions, a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Parker School Certificate for Achievement in International & Comparative Law awardee. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University College London, University of London  (2000), graduating with upper class honors (magna cum laude). She started her legal career at the Houston office of Baker Botts LLP and is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Texas State Bar. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, Houston Bar Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Ms Ayoola is the Vice President of the Nigerian Lawyers Association, the Founder and past President of African Professionals Network in Houston and the President of the chapter in  New York , New Jersey and Connecticut . She was a former Director of The Endeavor for Hope Foundation, a U.S. based charitable organization and a mentor for the Dress for Success Woman to Woman Mentoring Program. She's an avid reader and a philantropist,  enjoys politics & current affairs, music, movies and visiting with friends.&

FOLASAYO "BABS" AYOOLA is a Business Systems Analyst for Ajilon Consulting's Houston office.  He attended University of Houston where he obtained his Bachelors in Management Information Systems and Marketing with a minor in European Area International Studies in 2004.  His interests inlclude entrepreneurship, Information Technology, painting, drawing and web and graphic design.

TEMITOPE AYOOLA is a Senior Associate in the Asset Management Group of Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Senior Analyst in the Investment Management Group of Morgan Stanley Investments and subsequently spent two years as an Analyst in the Private Wealth Management Division of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. He also interned as a Financial Analyst in the Corporate Finance Group of Merrill Lynch Investments. Temitope is a member of both the World Affairs Council and the Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals of Greater Dallas. He is an active stock and currency investment trader, enjoys reading, current affairs, sports, travel and loves spending time with his beautiful wife and son. Temitope holds a BBA degree in Finance, with a minor in Asian Studies, from the University of Houston.

MODINAT "ABBY" KOTUN is a Process Engineer at Chevron Corporation.  She graduated in 2005 from the University of Houston where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering.  In addition to being AfriPRO Houston's current President, she is active in the National Society of Black Engineers - Houston Alumni Extension and is the Youth Leader at Houston's Christ Apostolic Church WOSEM.  She enjoys music, poetry, volleyball, reading, and spending time with friends.

ABAYOMI "QUDUS" MAJIYAGBE is a Customer Service Analyst at ACS, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University where he obtained a masters degree in business adminitration (MBA) and Project Management (MPM) in October 2007 and May 2009, respectively. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in applied microbiology with minors in biology and chemistry from the University of Houston, Texas (2004). Mr. Majiyagbe also got a national diploma (associates degree) in animal health from The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Nigeria (1997). Prior to his employment with ACS, Inc., he worked at Baylor College of Medicine and Seqwright, Inc., Houston as a research technician. He enjoys volunteering, reading, the martial arts, watching documentaries on world events and sports (especially soccer).

OLUWASEUN OYENIRAN is a Project Engineer in the Rigging Group of Versabar Inc's Houston office.  He attended Georgia Institute Of Technology where he obtained his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in 2007.  He was and is currently Head of Department of the SALT Singles Ministry at RCCG Dominion Chapel Church.  His interests include reading, entrepreneurship, greentech techonologies, music, movies, and financial empowerment vehicles.