Oloruntomiwa Ifedayo Oyetunde, PhD is a public health specialist, researcher  with expertise in  adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and maternal wellbeing. She holds a first degree in Child Development, a Master of Public Health in Child and Adolescent Health, and a PhD in Child and Adolescent Health.

She recently joined the University of Ibadan as a Research Fellow in the Social and Behavioural Health Unit, Institute of Child Health, where she will be contributing  to youth-centred research and evidence generation aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people in Nigeria and across Africa. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to ensuring that young people are not only seen but heard, actively involved, and meaningfully represented in policies and programmes that affect their lives.

With over five years of experience in programme coordination, implementation, and research, Oloruntomiwa has worked with national and international development partners, including the Clinton Health Access Initiative and Pivot Collective Inc., contributing to the design and delivery of youth-friendly, evidence-informed health interventions.

Her research focuses on social support systems, mental health, and health-seeking behaviours among young mothers and adolescents, with a strong interest in gender equity and rights-based, youth-responsive approaches to health. She has presented her work at national and international forums and is actively involved in mentoring students and early-career researchers.

Oloruntomiwa is passionate about translating youth voices into action and advancing equitable health outcomes for young people across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.