“Yazid is a highly self-driven, passionate, and foresighted young leader whom I have been privileged to work with in various capacities. Few years from now, I am certain that Yazid will use his expertise as a data analyst to advise multinationals, integrate best practices and significantly influence policy making.”
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About Me
Yazid Salahudeen Mikail
Data Scientist and Development Practioner/Expert
Hi, my name is Yazid Salahuden Mikail. I am a data scientist, storyteller, policy advocate, and social development practitioner with over four years of professional experience working on and managing projects around data, policy, and community engagement in the environment, governance, and data sectors.
I currently work as a data value advocate for the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, a global network using data to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals—through improving lives, fighting inequality, and promoting environmental sustainability. In addition, I serve as a youth advisor on the Iris Project advisory board, where I work with six fellow advisors from across the world to mobilize young people and fund their nature restoration and protection projects/ideas through the Iris Prize worth up to $60,000 annually.
As the Global Liaison Officer and Africa Regional Focal Point for HEY Campaign, I lead the regional focal points from across six continents and mentor young people from over 30 African countries to ensure the sustainable implementation of their projects. I also led the development of the African Youth Climate Action Plan, an action plan developed by young people from countries across Africa, directed to African leaders to guide their demand for young people at COP27 and beyond.
I have professional certifications from Google and IBM in Data Science, Cornell University in Environmental Education and Community Engagement, and Project Management from the University of Virginia. I am also a fellow of the Oxford School of Climate Change Fellowship, the Civic Change Makers Fellowship, the PRB Youth Multimedia Fellowship, the YALI RLC, the Solving Public Problems Accelerator Program by the GovLab, the Burnes Center for Social Change (Northeastern University), the Climate Democracy Action Program, and the Click-on Kaduna Data Science Fellowship.
I have been featured in top national and international magazines and interviewed by leading media houses, including Good Morning Barbados, NTA, Biodiversity Action Europe Roundtable, Youth STEM 2030, Environews Nigeria, EarthDay.ORG, etc. I love working with data to help policymakers make informed, data-driven decisions, and my lifetime goal is to create impact and inspire the next generation of changemakers!
Outside of work, you can find me working out in the gym, running along the street, karaoke-ing to country music, and reading books that interest me.
- Birthday:2nd January
- Email:yazidsmikail@gmail.com
- Phone:+2348086458732
- Nationality:Nigeria
- Interests:Gyming and running
- Freelance:Available
Programming Skills
Language Skills
Knowledge
Data Science
- Data Governance
- Project Management
- Policy Formulation, Review, and Analysis
- Community Engagement
Management Skills
- Project Management
- People Management
- Communications
- Emotional Intelligence
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Project design
- Community engagement
Areas of Interest
- Data Science (Data Analytics, Data Governance, Open Data, Data Inclusion)
- Storytelling
- Environmental Advocacy
- Project Management
- Community Engagement
- Policy Advocacy
- Research and Writing
- SDGs
What people say about me
‘Seyifunmi Adebote
Communication and Promotion Officer, Embassy of Sweden.
"Yazid is an engaged and active member of The Iris Project's Youth Advisory Panel. He is a self-starter, incredibly hard-working and reliable, and always goes above and beyond with every task. Yazid is an inspiring environmental leader in Nigeria and works tirelessly to engage young people in urgent climate conversations. It has been a joy and an honour to work alongside him."
Millie Edwards
Project Manager, The Iris Project
“Yazid is an extremely smart and diligent individual. He pays close attention to the little things and gives everything he does his all. I have watched him leading and encouraging everyone. He is someone I can always rely on because I know he gives nothing but the best.”
Fatima Auwal Tafoki
Senior Programs Officer, Natview Foundation for Technology and Innovation.
“Yazid is a data scientist par excellence with an extensive background in quantitative analysis, data modeling, visualization, and storytelling. He has a unique ability to extract valuable insights from complex datasets, which enables him to provide meaningful recommendations for decision-makers. Moreover, his ability to use data to solve complex problems has been integral to several successful projects at our organization.”
Ibrahim Muhammad Shamsuddin
Executive Director, Break Free From Plastic Awareness Initiative.
“In my line of work, I've had the privilege of dealing with many young leaders, but Yazid is someone I will always remember with affection. He works hard and is always willing to make sure that young people have opportunities. The young people in our HEY Campaign learned a lot from Yazid throughout the campaign. Everyone who needs help can always count on him to provide it. It was encouraging to see him adjust to every part that was assigned to him! He stood out for his ability to conquer obstacles at any time.”
Ashley Lashley
Executive Director, The Ashley Lashley Foundation (ALF).