Tomi Adeyemi Joins iMentor Board to Champion Youth Mentorship

The Harvard graduate brings a unique intersection of creative influence and educational advocacy to the organization. Adeyemi, who has been recognized by TIME and Forbes for her storytelling, will guide iMentor’s efforts to help students cultivate self-advocacy and confidence. Her role follows a successful collaboration earlier this year, where she led workshops and headlined a 10th-anniversary celebration for the nonprofit’s Chicago chapter.

Expanding the Mentorship Movement

Adeyemi’s addition supports the organization’s Open Doors, Ignite Possibility initiative, launched in April 2026. This multi-year strategy aims to bridge critical gaps in social capital for students in under-resourced communities. By leveraging her creative platforms and professional network, the author intends to connect young people with industry changemakers and creators. For iMentor, which has spent over 25 years refining its 1:1 mentoring model, this partnership marks a push to transition from high school-based programming toward a broader, nationwide ecosystem that integrates mentorship into the professional and academic development of the next generation.