I'm Ochuko Akpovbovbo
Creative Thinker & Problem Solver
Looking for my next opportunity to make a change.
The digital way
About Me
Hi there! I'm Ochuko Akpovbovbo
I'm an Economics major & Entrepreneurship minor at Lewis & Clark College, with a passion for branding and marketing, specifically in consumer technology.
I believe that the stories that we hear, and the people that we hear them from have the power to shape our perceptions about ourselves, others, and society.
My background in economics and finance, combined with my skills in marketing and entrepreneurship, gives me a unique understanding of people and systems that allows me to creatively shape and tell stories that inspire and mobilize others.
I'd love to hear about your next big idea, and tell you about mine. Give me a shout!
Details
Nationality: Nigerian
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Places I've Lived: Nigeria, Canada, Scotland, USA
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Current Location: Portland, Oregon
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MBTI Personality type: ESTP
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Hobbies: writing, listening to podcasts, reading tech newsletters!
"Make it Simple, But Significant"
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Education
Lewis & Clark College
September 2017-May 2021
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Bachelor's of Arts- Economics
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My time at Lewis & Clark has presented unprecedented opportunities to discover and develop a myriad of skills and interests. My engagement in student life has allowed me to exercise and refine my skills in leadership, project management, event planning, and collaborative learning.
Having a liberal arts education has allowed me to gain knowledge across several disciplines; honing my skills in critical thinking, entrepreneurship and innovative collaboration.
Lewis & Clark has shown me what I love to do, inspired in me a love for learning, and gifted me with a supportive community.
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Portland, Oregon
Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific
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September 2015- May 2017
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International Baccalaureate
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I am always grateful for my time at a United World College, which allowed me to become a global citizen. Attending a college with 200 students from 100 different countries gave me an appreciation for diversity in culture and perspectives, even in cases where they were in conflict with my own.
From sharing a room with six girls from four different continents over my two years there to classroom discussions with a variety of opinions and perspectives- every moment was spent learning and growing.
I learned how to facilitate difficult conversations, how to listen for underlying tensions, and how to appreciate the unfamiliar and unknown. Most importantly, I learnt that while our cultures and societies have such an impact on our identities, there is so much that we all have in common, and those are the most important things.
I also got the amazing opportunity to share my culture!
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Victoria, British Columbia
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