01 Cornell ’28 · Washington, DC

I build systems that make institutions work better for people.

I’m Ayotunde Ejiko, a Cornell student-athlete working across technology, strategy, public policy, education, athletics, and community leadership. I turn complex inputs into clearer decisions, stronger operating systems, and more accessible opportunities.

AI + governance Cornell Track & Field Education + public systems
Portrait of Ayotunde Ejiko
Current lane People × Technology × Institutions
01 Listen. Map the system. Build for use.

02 About the throughline

Different arenas. The same instinct.

Whether the setting is a nonprofit governance model, a school policy, a research agenda, a mentorship program, or a team tradition, I look for the structure underneath the problem. Then I work with the people closest to it to make the system clearer, more accountable, and easier to use.

AI / GOV Accenture

AI-assisted governance and organizational design

DC / RPP Education research

Student-centered input on active DC studies

NCAA / D1 Cornell athletics

Performance, mentorship, and team culture

MEDIA / 26 Featured voice

Cornell (thank) U and Cornell Club of Washington

03 Selected proof

Work that moves from evidence to action.

Four projects show how I approach institutional design, public systems, technical constraints, stakeholder context, and responsible interpretation.

*Reported in the project case-study PDF.

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04 Experience

One operating system. Four arenas.

01

Consulting + AI

Accenture AI and governance

Interview synthesis, decision rights, governance forums, escalation paths, role profiles, and executive storytelling.

02

Education research

DC Education Research Collaborative

Advisory input on active math and career-education studies, governance, and the five-year research agenda.

03

Athletics + learning

Cornell team and course systems

Division I performance, Spiked Shoe mentorship design, team-event planning, and Sustainability in Athletics programming.

04

Mentorship + civic leadership

Creating access and useful rooms

Client-side Cyber AI mentoring, student opportunity programs, public panels, and youth policy convening.

05 Media + recognition

Recognized for building beyond myself.

The strongest recognition connects performance with service, voice, and creating opportunity for others.

Featured Cornellian · 2026

“A skilled bridge builder.”

The Cornell Club of Washington highlighted my work connecting students, alumni, employers, and communities, plus my service on its 2026 Freshmen Send-Off Committee.

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Leadership

Red Key · Academic Integrity · EY Beyond the Game

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DC recognition

Right Direction Award · United Bank/DCSAA Scholar

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06 Next conversation

Bring me the question that still feels messy.

I’m open to conversations across strategy, consulting, public-sector innovation, data storytelling, education, and student opportunity.