Data-Driven
I analyze data to uncover patterns, inequities, and opportunities for impact. My work with DCPS and public policy focuses on turning insights into action.
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Ayotunde Ejiko
Student-Athlete | Data, Product, and Policy
I use data, technology, and policy to design systems that create more equitable outcomes.
Cornell University • Information Science + Sociology • NCAA Track & Field
- Data
- Product
- Policy
- Equity
- Human-Centered Design
- Data Analytics
- D1 Track & Field
Quick Snapshot
Focus
Data • Product • Policy
School
Cornell University
Roles
Student-Athlete • Analyst • Builder
Values
Equity • Execution • Impact
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Currently
Currently Working On
- Building my personal portfolio website
- Exploring product management + data roles
- Leading communications for Cornell Track & Field
How I Think
How I Work
Human-Centered
I design with people in mind, prioritizing accessibility, inclusion, and real-world usability across every project.
Execution-Focused
I don't just plan - I build. From websites to events to data systems, I turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
Working Style
- Structured and execution-focused
- Comfortable leading and collaborating
- Strong at translating complex ideas into clear insights
- Bias toward action and iteration
What I Bring
- Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong ownership from idea to execution
- Consistent follow-through and reliability
- Ability to connect data, people, and strategy
Experience
Built at the intersection of analysis, execution, and people
Across research, district work, athletics, and systems builds, I tend to do the same thing: find signal, create structure, and help teams move with more clarity.
6
roles highlighted
4
core lanes
10K+
survey responses analyzed
Operating style
01
Find signal fast
Turn research, feedback, and field context into decisions people can actually use.
02
Work inside real constraints
Handle ambiguity, limited resources, and cross-functional execution without losing momentum.
03
Keep people in the loop
Pair strong systems thinking with communication, student voice, and community trust.
Ithaca, NY
Spiked Shoe Society - Communications Committee
Cornell Track & Field • Storytelling • Branding • Athlete engagement
Help shape how the team tells its story, celebrates athletes, and strengthens community visibility.
What I drive
- Lead communication efforts to strengthen team branding and engagement.
- Support storytelling initiatives highlighting athlete achievements and team culture.
- Collaborate with leadership to improve outreach and community visibility.
Strengths sharpened
CommunicationsBrandingStorytellingCommunity
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University Varsity Track & Field - NCAA Student-Athlete
Cornell University • Division I athletics • Leadership • Performance
Balance high-level competition with rigorous academics while building discipline, leadership, and consistency that carry into every project.
What I drive
- Balance a rigorous academic workload with Division I training and competition.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to teammates, fostering a strong team culture.
- Develop and execute structured plans to achieve academic and athletic goals.
- Apply discipline, consistency, and performance analysis to continuously improve.
Strengths sharpened
LeadershipDisciplinePerformance analysisExecution
Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Advisory Committee Member
DC Education Research Collaborative – Urban Institute • Jun 2025–Present • Student voice • Education equity
Bring a student-voice and equity lens to how education research can better inform policy and practice across DC schools.
What I drive
- Engage in briefings and working sessions on research priorities and community needs.
- Provide perspective on lived student experiences, access, and outcomes.
- Help connect data insights to actionable, student-centered recommendations.
- Collaborate with educators, researchers, and community partners on next steps.
Strengths sharpened
Student voiceEducation equityCommunity-driven changePolicy + practice
Washington, DC (On-site)
Education Data & Innovation Intern
DCPS Central Office – Becoming Team • May 2025–Aug 2025 • Survey analysis • Data storytelling • Shared leadership
Used district survey data to surface belonging and equity trends and support programming centered on student voice.
What I drive
- Analyzed Panorama survey data to identify trends in student belonging and equity gaps.
- Created data-driven insights to inform district-level programming and interventions.
- Supported planning and execution of the DCPS Culture Institute.
- Contributed to building systems that center student voice and shared leadership.
Strengths sharpened
Survey analysisEquity lensData storytellingHuman-centered design
Washington, DC
Smart Hive Tech & Data Intern
Capitol Bee Care LLC • Jun 2025-Aug 2025 • IoT • Environmental data • Field installs
Built low-cost hive monitoring workflows by combining sensors, field checks, and environmental data into a usable decision-making system.
What I drive
- Deployed low-cost sensor and camera monitoring setups across active hives.
- Integrated temperature, humidity, and field observations into a centralized workflow.
- Supported troubleshooting during installs to improve data continuity and reliability.
Strengths sharpened
SensorsIoTData pipelinesField installs
Washington, DC
Student Voice Council Member
Mikva Challenge DC • Sep 2021-Aug 2024 • Civic engagement • Education policy • Youth-led research
Advocated for student voice in local policy and collaborated with DC leaders on reforms informed by student-led research.
What I drive
- Conducted surveys and synthesized student perspectives into recommendations.
- Partnered with peers and policymakers to influence public education initiatives.
- Built public speaking and facilitation skills through workshops and real-world advocacy.
Strengths sharpened
Student voiceCommunity engagementPublic speakingPolicy
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Selected Work
Case studies recruiters actually read
Short, skimmable write-ups that show how I think, what I built, and what changed because of it.
Smart Hive Monitoring: From Sensors to Signal
Problem framing • Data pipeline • Field reliability
2025
How I approached low-cost hive monitoring, installation constraints, and turning raw readings into decisions.
DC Arrest Trends: Data to Narrative
Analysis • Visualization • Policy lens
2024–2025
Comparative analysis across NYC, DC, and LA (2000–2024) that turns arrest data into a policy story: monthly trends, reform inflection points, and persistent racial disparities.
Projects
Projects built around problem-solving and impact
Last updated: March 2026
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Student Belonging Data Analysis (DCPS)
Panorama survey • Student belonging • Equity gaps • District
programming
2025
Data AnalysisEducation PolicyEquity
Problem: DC Public Schools needed a clearer view of student belonging trends and equity gaps across demographic groups.
What I Did: Analyzed Panorama Student Survey data across DC Public Schools to identify trends in student belonging and equity gaps across demographic groups.
Impact: Helped translate student experience data into actionable insights for district programming and planning for the DCPS Culture Institute.
- Conducted subgroup analysis across race, gender, and student identity groups.
- Identified disparities in belonging and support systems.
- Translated findings into actionable insights for district programming.
- Supported planning for DCPS Culture Institute.
Smart Hive Monitoring
Low-cost sensors • Field installs • Data pipeline •
Reliability
2025
IoTSensorsData pipelinesField installs
Problem: Beekeepers needed a lower-cost, more reliable way to monitor hive health without constant manual checks.
What I Did: Built a workflow that combined low-cost sensors, field installs, and centralized data tracking for ongoing hive monitoring.
Impact: Centralized hive checks into one workflow to cut manual monitoring overhead and speed issue triage.
Proof: PageProof: PDFProof: Repo
Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival Website
Responsive site • Schedules • Vendors • Accessibility
INFO 1300
HTML/CSSjQueryResponsive UI
Problem: Users needed accessible festival information on mobile across schedules, vendors, and event navigation.
What I Did: Designed and built a responsive website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with attention to layout, navigation, and accessibility.
Impact: Improved navigation and accessibility for festival attendees across desktop and mobile.
DC Arrest Trends & Disparities Analysis
NYC • DC • LA • Monthly trends • Spikes • Policy reforms
(2000–2024)
Research
Data analysisStorytellingPolicy lens
Problem: Arrest data across major cities is difficult to compare in a way that clearly surfaces reform-era shifts and disparities.
What I Did: Built a comparative analysis across NYC, DC, and LA using data cleaning, visualization, and policy framing.
Impact: Surfaced trend breaks, reform inflection points, and persistent racial disparities for decision-maker review.
Proof: PageProof: PDFProof: NotebookProof: Repo
Approach
How the work comes together
Structured problem solving
I like breaking big challenges into understandable systems, then building toward the highest-leverage next step.
Communication that moves decisions
Whether the audience is a district team, a user, or a teammate, I focus on making information useful and actionable.
Community-first mindset
I care about inclusion, access, and building systems that reflect the people they are meant to serve.
Execution with accountability
I care about follow-through. Strategy matters, but I want the work to exist in the world and create a real outcome.
Featured Case Study
Case Study: Improving Student Belonging Through Data
A closer look at how I used district survey data to surface equity gaps and support decisions that better reflect student experience.
1. Context
DC Public Schools needed to better understand student belonging across schools and demographic groups.
2. Problem
Existing data lacked clear insights into which students felt unsupported and why.
3. My Role
Data analyst and contributor to district-level insights.
What I Did
- Cleaned and analyzed Panorama survey data.
- Broke down results by subgroup, including race and gender.
- Identified key disparities in belonging.
- Translated findings into actionable recommendations.
Impact
- Informed district programming decisions.
- Contributed to Culture Institute planning.
- Highlighted equity gaps for targeted intervention.
Reflection
This project strengthened my ability to use data not just for analysis, but to drive real-world change in systems that affect students daily.
Key Decisions
- Focused analysis on subgroup disparities instead of overall averages
- Prioritized actionable insights over purely descriptive statistics
- Framed findings around equity gaps to inform real interventions
Tradeoffs
- Depth vs speed: balanced thorough analysis with deadlines for district use
- Simplicity vs complexity: simplified findings for accessibility to non-technical stakeholders
What I'd Do Next
- Build a dashboard to track belonging trends over time
- Incorporate qualitative student feedback alongside survey data
- Test targeted interventions based on identified gaps
Skills
Skills grouped by how I work
Data & Analysis
- Python, SQL, Excel
- Data visualization
- Survey analysis (Panorama)
Technical
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Responsive design
- Web development
Product & Strategy
- User-centered design
- Problem framing
- Data-driven decision making
Leadership
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
Resume Tracks
Resume tracks built from the current library
Product / PM
Building user-centered solutions at the intersection of technology and impact.
Data / Analytics
Using data to uncover insights and drive better decisions.
Consulting / Strategy
Structured problem-solving, stakeholder analysis, and recommendation-driven work.
Education / Research
Mission-driven analysis across education, research, and impact work.
Interactive Portfolio
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Explore my work like a conversation. Ask about projects, resumes, experience, writing, or where I fit best, and this assistant will answer using the actual content from my site.
What it can do
- Recommend which resume fits a role
- Point you to my strongest project for a specific team
- Summarize experience across data, product, policy, and athletics
Try asking: "What should a recruiter read first?" or "Which project shows data + human-centered thinking?"
Policy
Policy analysis & writing
Last updated: March 2026
I write policy analysis that's grounded in evidence and designed for decision-makers. I care about clear problem definitions, transparent assumptions, and recommendations that can actually be implemented.
Cell Phone Ban Policy Paper (K–12, New Avery)
Education policy • School climate • Implementation tradeoffs
2025
Evaluates proposed K–12 cell phone restrictions, weighing instructional focus, discipline, equity concerns, and feasibility at the school level.
Policy analysisEducationImplementation
Result: Produced an implementation-focused recommendation set balancing classroom focus with equity guardrails.
Water Fluoridation Policy Paper (New Avery)
Public health • Cost-benefit • Equity impacts
2024
Analyzes community water fluoridation through public health evidence, ethics, fiscal tradeoffs, and political feasibility.
Policy analysisPublic healthEquity
Result: Structured tradeoffs into a clear policy decision memo with evidence, risk, and rollout considerations.
SDG 4 West Africa Education Brief
Global development • Foundational learning • SDG-aligned
policy
Policy brief
Policy brief on improving foundational learning outcomes in West Africa, translating SDG 4 goals into actionable, region-specific strategies.
Policy briefSDG 4West Africa
Result: Converted SDG targets into practical recommendations tied to foundational learning outcomes.
ADU Policy Paper (Housing, New Avery)
Housing supply • Zoning reform • Local implementation
2025
Examines accessory dwelling unit (ADU) reforms as a housing supply strategy, focusing on regulatory barriers, incentives, and rollout design.
Policy analysisHousingZoning
Result: Delivered an ADU policy framework centered on local adoption feasibility and equity impact.
Writing
Essays, dialogue, and civic reflection
Last updated: March 2026
Beyond policy writing, I also write reflective and analytical essays about belonging, education, identity, and public life. These pieces show how I connect lived experience with course concepts and broader social questions.
Human Connection Through Difference: Dialogue and Belonging
Dialogue • Belonging • Identity • Reflection
March 2026
A reflective essay on how dialogue, identity security, and institutional belonging shape human connection across differences.
Reflective writing
Dialogue
Belonging
Focus: Connects personal experience at Cornell with course frameworks on oppression, dialogue, and community.
The Immigration Act of 1924 and the Limits of National Hospitality
Immigration history • Hospitality • National identity
March 2026
An essay examining how the Johnson-Reed Act framed belonging at the national level through quotas, exclusion, and racialized access to the United States.
History
Hospitality
Immigration
Focus: Interprets immigration law through the lens of hospitality, access, and the politics of who gets welcomed.
Understanding a Disagreement About Replacing Tests with Projects in Schools
Education • Assessment • Dialogue • School systems
March 2026
A discussion-based reflection on whether schools should replace tests with projects, balancing fairness, creativity, and real-world learning.
Education
Assessment
Project-based learning
Focus: Weighs practical tradeoffs between standardized testing and applied, project-centered evaluation.
Athletics
Athlete & Discipline
As a Division I athlete at Cornell, I bring discipline, resilience, and consistency into everything I do. Balancing academics and high-level competition has shaped my ability to execute under pressure, manage time effectively, and continuously push for growth.
Competitive focus
Primary events include the 200m sprint, with experience in the 100m and relay legs. Training emphasizes speed mechanics, race modeling, and consistency under pressure.
Notable highlights
- Division I sprinter competing for Cornell University.
- Multiple DCIAA indoor and outdoor championship titles at the high school level.
- Washington Post All-Met selection for track and field.
- All-American honors through national-level competition.
What athletics taught me
- How to break long-term goals into daily, measurable work.
- How to respond to feedback quickly and adjust technique.
- How to perform under pressure and recover after setbacks.
200m
100m
Relays
Training discipline
What I Care About
What Drives Me
Equity in Education
Expanding access to opportunity through data and policy.
Technology for Impact
Building tools that solve real-world problems.
Representation in Tech
Creating pathways for underrepresented communities.
Speaking
Speaking & Presentations
Last updated: March 2026 (recent and past events)
I speak to educators, district leaders, and community partners about student voice, belonging, and data-informed decision-making.
- MTSS Leads Institute - Student Reflection Speaker: Shared insights on student support systems and equity in education.
- DCPS Culture Institute - Panelist: Spoke on belonging, safety, and student voice.
- DCPS Summer Leadership Institute: Introduced Chancellor Lewis Ferebee at a citywide event for educators and district leaders.
Community
Leadership & Community Impact
Black Student Empowerment (Cornell)
Ambassador & Workshop Lead • Led "Polished for Success," a
professional branding event with free headshots and career
development support.
Men of Color in Athletics (MOCA)
Member & Event Organizer • Supported newsletters, events,
and community-building for student-athletes of color.
Mikva Challenge DC
Student Voice Council Member • Helped elevate student
perspectives in education policy conversations across DC.
Students Working Ambitiously to Graduate (SWAG)
Freshman representative • Cornell
McKinley Tech Debate Team
Founder & President • Recruited/coached members; led to
regional & national recognition
Media
Media & Recognition
Featured in The Washington Post
Coverage on athletics, leadership, and founding the McKinley
Tech debate team.
Featured by Cornell Athletics
Team and meet coverage connected to Cornell Track & Field.
Right Direction Awards Recipient (DC OAG)
Community impact recognition (2024)
Pigskin Club Academic Award Recognition
Academic excellence + service (2024)
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Academic achievement
Capital One Case Competition Winner (BILBCon)
Team strategy + presentation
AFCEA DC STEM Scholar
STEM recognition
Student-Athlete Scholarship Recipient
Leadership + performance
Growth
What I'm Exploring
- Product management in social impact spaces
- Data systems in education policy
- Intersection of tech and equity
Build Log
What I'm Building
- Personal portfolio website that clearly communicates my work and thinking
- Event systems and programming for MOCA and SWAG
- Data-driven insights from education and policy work
Outside of Work
What Shapes My Perspective
- Sprinting and competing as a Division I athlete
- Mentorship and community building
- Exploring the intersection of tech, data, and social impact
Contact
Get In Touch
Best way to reach me: ae447@cornell.edu. I usually respond within 24 hours. You can also book a quick coffee chat. If you're reaching out about internships, collaborations, or speaking, include the role or topic, a timeline, and any links I should review.
For fastest response, email me or message me on LinkedIn.
Let's Connect
I'm always open to opportunities in product, data, and policy.
I'm interested in building systems that make opportunity more accessible. If you're working on something meaningful, I'd love to connect.
Availability
Below is my current weekly availability. All times are shown in Eastern Time.