Executive Director, Beyond the Classroom Development Foundation

Raquel is an education advocate and social impact leader passionate about empowering girls and transforming communities. As Founder of Beyond the Classroom Foundation, she leads initiatives like Project Red Robots and the award-winning GO FLOW board game, providing stigma-free education on SRHR and menstruation while supporting girls to return to school and thrive. Her work bridges education, SRHR, and gender-based violence prevention, fostering safe, inclusive spaces where girls can learn, lead, and flourish.

Raquel holds a B.Sc. in Education from the University of Lagos and has been recognized with awards including the Martin Luther King African Heroes Award, the Women of Impact Award, and the Young African Changemaker Award.

Rise Up Together Cohort: Nigeria, 2025