Taslimat Adeogun is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs whose journey has been shaped by her passion for art, education and creating meaningful change. Her liver for the arts began at a very young age and eventually led her to Carleton University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Art History.

Her commitment to education began early. While completing her high-school studies at the Father Henry Carr Catholic School, Taslimat was selected for a student leadership role supporting incoming Grade 9 students as they transitioned into high school. She helped new students navigate their coursework and adjust to their new environment. Beyond the classroom, she worked as a tutor, art, instructor and after-school counsellor, experiences that strengthened her understanding of the transformative power of education.

Following her undergraduate studies, Taslimat worked as an Educator at the Aga Khan Museum. There, she collaborated with brilliant minds to develop an online course that used the museums art collections as am starting point for conversation about Sustainable Development Goal 15, deepening her interest in the inter section of art, education and sustainable development.

Her work as a flight attendant further broadened her perspective. Travelling exposed her to diverse cultures, communities and ways of life, inspiring her to appreciate both the richness of the world and the inequalities that persist with it.

Together, these experiences and her own lives experience, have shaped Taslimat’s vision for the future. She has discovered not only how much she enjoys working with children, but also a desire to contribute to education beyond the classroom. She hopes to help create systems and opportunities that gives children around the world more equitable access to quality education, while to a more sustainable and inclusive future.