Deborah Raji

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An enthusiastic student eager to make constructive contributions to society, while…

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Publications

  • “ Human Nature”

    Polar Expressions Publishing

    Poem published in “ Before the Frost” anthology in national collection of Library and Archives Canada

  • “ Man in the World”

    Poetry institute of Canada

    A poem published in “ On Familiar Shores” anthology archived in National Library of Canada

Projects

  • Flash Pay

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  • Fudex

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  • No Stress Access

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  • Speak Up Room

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    Launched campaign responsible for the funding of a "Speak Up Room"​, funded by a $1000 SpeakUp grant from the Ministry of Education. The room was intended to be a student lounge/ co-working space where students could work and relax in a safe and secure environment, as well as receive support from supervising staff. The "Speak Up" board in the room also provided a medium for students to communicate concerns and issues they observed within the school system in a constructive manner.

  • Students as Researchers - Water Bottle Boycott Project

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    Head researcher and organizer of a holistic research project, under the Students as Researchers Ontario Ministry of Education model. The research report built a case for the removal of plastic water bottles from vending machines in schools within the board, given the recent upgrade to water bottle filling stations at every school, and the resulting decline in sales. The argument also presented the ethical, economic and environmental risks of sponsoring and continuing the sale of plastic water…

    Head researcher and organizer of a holistic research project, under the Students as Researchers Ontario Ministry of Education model. The research report built a case for the removal of plastic water bottles from vending machines in schools within the board, given the recent upgrade to water bottle filling stations at every school, and the resulting decline in sales. The argument also presented the ethical, economic and environmental risks of sponsoring and continuing the sale of plastic water bottles. Interviews were conducted with senior staff, survey and focus groups conducted among peers and a thorough analysis of financial data presented. Findings were presented to school board officials, and resulted in measurable actions taken to phase out the sale of plastic water bottles within schools.

Honors & Awards

  • Forbes 30 Under 30

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    https://www.forbes.com/profile/inioluwa-deborah-raji/?list=30under30-enterprise-technology&sh=5634243a1f1b

  • EFF Pioneer Award

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  • MIT Tech Review 35 Under 35 Innovator

    MIT Tech Review.

    https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/inioluwa-deborah-raji/

  • Lo Family Scholarship

    University of Toronto

    1 of 3 recipients, granted for academic merit; leadership skills; involvement in school/community; financial need

  • Ontario Principals' Council Leadership Award

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    For academic and extracurricular leadership demonstrated by a graduating student

  • 2013 National Poetry Competition - Fourth Prize Winner

    Poetry Institute of Canada

    ( youth division) ( Awarded February 19 2014)

  • High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall

    Woldstrides Heritage Performance

    (Invitational Honors Choir) - Under the direction of the celebrated Lynne Gackle, performed as an Alto 1 in a choir of 277 singers from 49 US states, 4 Canadian provinces, China, Iran, Thailand and New Zealand. Selected as an Honors Finalist from a pool of over 10,000 nominated auditions.
    (Performance: February 9 2014)

  • International Humans In Space Youth Art Competition - Third Place

    sponsored by USRA, DLR and NASA

    in poetry subcategory
    (April 2013)

  • Prix du discours d'art oratoire, 1st Place

    Canadian Parents for French

    French public speaking provincial winner, ( qualified through 1st place positions at the regional, school-wide and classroom level)

  • 3rd place in Consulting Category

    University of Toronto Engineering Kompetitions ( UTEK)

    In a team of four, I executed a consulting pitch with the prompt of redesigning the City of Toronto's Solid Waste Management Strategy, given the inevitable filling of the Green Lane Landfill. Given my previous exposure to the nature of municipal politics ( through participation with the Ottawa Youth Commission) our team of first year students became one of the first of such teams to ever qualify for the finals in an open competition of the sort ( no junior/senior division)

  • Heritage International Music Festival Maestro Award (x 2)

    Worldstrides Heritage Performance

    For Outstanding Vocalist (Jazz Solo) as selected by adjudicating panel, during solo performance with competitive vocal jazz group, C-Flats
    (May 2012 and April 2013)

  • J. Edgar McAllister Scholarship

    University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Sciences

    A scholarship granted for a demonstration of exceptional academic and leadership abilities

  • Silver Medal Academic Award

    Colonel By Secondary School

    Awarded for 90% or higher overall average, earned for all four years of high school (October 2011, October 2012, October 2013, June 2014)

Languages

  • English

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  • French

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