About me
Aaron is a public policy enthusiast, technology & innovation strategist. His professional interest centers on issues relating to digital policy and management of emerging technologies. Currently, Aaron conducts research at the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, HSE University, Moscow. He has experience designing and managing innovative digital development projects and technologies for education management; as well as skill development solutions for young people at-risk in vulnerable communities. Between 2021 and 2025, he led the overarching impact and growth strategy at the Illmi Children’s Fund (ICF) an education policy focused NGO based in Nigeria where he led monitoring and evaluating for development projects sponsored by INGOs like the UNFPA, MacArthur Foundation, World Bank, US Mission in Nigeria, Mastercard Foundation, etc. He effectively supported multi-year donor-funded projects, reaching over 100,000 beneficiaries across 11 states in Nigeria. Notably among them are AGILE project, Digitgirl’s project and TARM Project, with aim to promote access to digital skills and literacy for adolescent girls and female teachers in public secondary schools in Nigeria.