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Meet the Board: Bashir Adeyemo
Summer Burton • November 3, 2021
We've hit the half-dozen mark! Welcome to the sixth post in our series of interviews between Literacy Link South Central (LLSC) staff and members of our Board of Directors. Please join us in learning more about the important work that this wonderful group of professionals does to help guide LLSC.
Bashir Adeyemo, Board Director
What is your name? Bashir Adeyemo
What is your job title and company? I work with the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board as a Labour Market Information Analyst.
How long have you been with the Board? I have been a member of the Board of Directors for Literacy Link South Central for only a year.
What inspired you to get involved? It was a “call to service” for me to actually participate as a board member for two reasons; as a former employee, I see the amazing work done by the organization to connect the dots for a lot of people out there wanting to simply be an active member of the society, be it through equipping themselves through education or finding meaningful work. Also, I believe my experience working both in the Literacy world and in my community, led to the realization that there is a huge gap that Literacy can fill in order for people to reach their potential and this opportunity is widely missed in the community. Literacy training opens a lot of doors that sometimes, one’s certificate or qualifications cannot unlock. This is more so in marginalised communities across the board, and it gladdens my heart to see that in the past few years, Literacy Link South Central has been doing great work in this area and this is one of my biggest inspirations.
Why is literacy important to you, or how do you see it being connected to the "big picture" of the work you do?
Literacy is important to me because it affects almost everyone in one way or the other. It has become a largely relatable phenomenon in recent times. Literacy has gone beyond being able to read and write, and there is increasing emphasis on how people interact with other activities that directly impact their lives. Digital, Health, Financial, and Cultural literacies will be likened to abilities required to fully function in a modern world in the future and I’m always fascinated with the idea that Literacy will play a big role in this transformation.
Can you share one thing you've done, learned, or been involved in as a result of being on the Board? Being a new member, it’s been a great learning experience getting to know the processes/procedures being adopted to ensure the organization runs smoothly. I am also excited to be part of the team brainstorming on the 2022 Strategic Plan for the organization as we look forward to brighter days ahead.
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