VWBF23 HEADLINER: Ayo Sokale
- Type Virtual Wellbeing Festival Headliners
- Start 06 Jul 2023 12:00
- End 06 Jul 2023 13:00
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BBC Bitesize science presenter Ayo Sokale possesses an array of talents and expertise, placing her at the cutting edge of the evolving scientific, environmental and media landscape.
Ayo is a chartered civil engineer and project manager for the Environment Agency in Eastern England and is a popular keynote speaker on the environment and sustainability. She is also a STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) ambassador and mentor, encouraging others to take up careers in civil engineering.
In recent years, Ayo has felt more able to talk about being on the autism spectrum. She has a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome and is an empathetic and inspirational keynote speaker on neurodiversity, mental health challenges and how to overcome them.
Ayo loves the performing arts, fitness and is a presenter for BBC Reel. She has a passion for supporting great causes and has raised funds for a number of charities, using her platform as a beauty queen and finalist for Miss Galaxy England, Miss Earth and Miss Great Britain.