ADESOLA

Adesola Adeyemi, a renowned international fashion model and mental health advocate, earned her accounting degree from the University of Lagos. Starting her career in Nigeria, she made a significant leap to New York's global stage, becoming one of the first indigenous Nigerian models to work with elite designers like Patbo, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Minkoff, Gucci, Burberry, and Giorgio Armani, and appearing in campaigns for top brands such as David Yurman, L'Oréal, NARS Cosmetics, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Laura Mercier, MAC, and Clé de Peau. Her work has been featured in Marie Claire, Vogue, L'Officiel, Grazia, among others.  Motivated by her own mental health journey and helping others in similar situations, Adesola is deeply committed to mental health advocacy. Her dedication was showcased at the Cornell Fashion Collective event, where she discussed mental health in the fashion industry and shared coping strategies. She also contributed her knowledge at an event with Parsons, Cornell, and FIT in New York City, offering insights into the fashion industry and modeling tips. These efforts underscore her commitment to improving mental health awareness and fostering professional growth in fashion and beyond.'