Angelica Ola
Mosaic Moments
Milestones from 2013 to the present, year by year.
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Community Champion
Angelica was the first ever Young Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, a scheme she helped bring into being by writing to her then MP, Dame Margaret Hodge, at the age of 15. She has volunteered for the Teenage Cancer Trust, Richard House Children's Hospice, St John's Ambulance and the Dagenham Food Bank, and was named Young Volunteer of the Year by the borough in 2015. She has since served on three election campaigns and was Vice-Chair of the Conservative Friends Association, Youth Arm.
Cultural Trailblazer
While at Oxford, Angelica served as Junior Officer for Access and Outreach, widening participation for under-represented students through the society's Annual Access Conference, which drew national media attention thanks to the appearance of Stormzy. She co-founded Miss Ipoti with her mother in 2016, an annual women's empowerment initiative that has supported over 5,000 women since its founding.
Mentor & Founder
Angelica founded the Sophire Foundation, now My PowerPlug, which has mentored hundreds of students from underserved backgrounds and supported many through to offers at top universities. She is a Trustee and Director of the British Youth Council, and sits on the PRIME Foundation Alumni Advisory Board, advising on access and social mobility in the legal profession.
Mentors, peers & figures of note.
Royal, parliamentary, judicial, executive and civic figures who have mentored, championed or recognised Angelica's work along the way.
A superstar. A beacon of brilliance and equilibrium.Sir Nicholas StadlenFormer High Court Judge
Such poise, for someone so young.HM Queen Elizabeth IISpoken at age 17
Your commitment to your community is inspiring. Keep up the exceptional work.HRH Prince PhilipThe Duke of Edinburgh
It is so impressive that, at such a young age, she takes real steps to improve her community.Rt Hon Dame Margaret Hodge MPMember of Parliament
I anticipate your meteoric rise in the profession.Dr Kayode FayemiFormer State Governor & Cabinet Minister
Keep channelling that passion. You're on a path that holds great promise.Dr Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaDirector-General, WTO
Her remarkable character is undeniable. She's headed for incredible achievements.David Sleath CBEChief Executive, SEGRO plc
Angelica is a trailblazer. The blend of her accomplishments speaks for itself.Bevan NathanChief Audit Officer, Tesco UK
It is not every day that a fourteen-year-old turns up to help. Angelica did, and she made a real difference.Cllr Elizabeth KangetheMayor of Barking & Dagenham
A closer look.
To become your most powerful self, you must embrace chaos as your canvas for greatness, and leave no stone unturned.Angelica Ola
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