Barakat Afolabi

Medical Student | Virtual Assistant | Storyteller | Millennium Fellow ‘25 | Advocate for SDG 3&4 |Enthusiastic Volunteer| Cowrywise Ambassador | SDG Campus Ambassador

Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria

About

Hi, I’m Barakat, a second-year medical student passionate about healthcare, gender equality, and impactful storytelling. Alongside my studies, I work as a Virtual Assistant, where I sharpen my organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. As a Millennium Fellow 2025, I’m committed to advancing SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by combining medical knowledge, advocacy, and storytelling to drive meaningful change. I believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire, and create lasting impact whether in healthcare, community projects, or professional collaborations. 🌍 My interests span: •Medicine & Global Health •Storytelling for social impact •Gender equality & youth empowerment •Executive & operational support Always open to connecting with people who share a passion for healthcare, leadership, and sustainable development. 🚀

Experience

  • Personal Projects at VA Practice & Task Simulations
    Mar 2026

    Created lead-generation lists from Instagram and TikTok for mock brand accounts. Built a Notion workspace to organize tasks, deadlines, and email templates. Practiced social media post creation and scheduling using Canva and Google Docs. Developed mock responses and message templates for email management practice.

  • Social Director at NiMSA ELF
    Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr

    Director of Socials