A portfolio of initiatives founded or actively supported, advancing spatial planning, professional leadership, civic accountability, and quality of life across local, national, and international contexts.
Founder and CEOLife Brooks International is a charitable organisation committed to improving quality of life outcomes for children and young people in urban communities. The initiative focuses on education, life skills development, and community-based support, working to expand opportunity, resilience, and long-term social outcomes through targeted programmes and partnerships.
TrusteeParadigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) is a non-profit organisation focused on strengthening accountability, good governance, and inclusive development through citizen engagement, public finance transparency, and policy research. As a Trustee of PLSI, Olafiyin Taiwo contributes to organisational governance, strategic oversight, and mission stewardship, supporting the organisation’s work in advancing civic participation and institutional accountability.
FounderThe Planning Nation is a media and storytelling platform dedicated to amplifying narratives on spatial planning, governance, and place-based leadership. Through curated content, interviews, and public dialogue, the platform bridges professional insight and public understanding, highlighting how planning and governance shape everyday life and long-term societal outcomes.
Co-FounderThe BAME Planners Network is a professional network advancing representation, leadership, and equity within the planning profession. The network supports mentoring, professional development, policy engagement, and sector-wide dialogue, contributing to institutional change and more inclusive planning practice nationally and internationally.