Our Team

CEO + Event Coordinator

With more than 20 years of professional experience, Iyalode Osunremi has demonstrated a sustained commitment to youth development, academic support, and holistic well-being within both the community based and K-12 educational environment across Louisiana, Texas, and Colorado. Her work has focused on supporting historically underserved youth through culturally responsive programming, social-emotional learning, and mentorship.

Throughout her career, she has served in a range of educational and support roles, including after-school site coordinator, paraprofessional educator, substitute teacher, and youth mentor. In these capacities, she has collaborated with educators, families, and community organizations to design and implement safe, affirming spaces that promote academic engagement, emotional resilience, and positive youth development.

Iyalode Osunremi holds a Master’s in Spiritual Counseling with a emphasis in Urban Ministries. Her Graduate training provided a strong foundation in trauma informed care, spiritual counseling, and community centered intervention. in addition to her academic credentials, she is a certified CASEL S.E.L school lead, art therapist and sound healer practitioner, integrating creative and expressive modalities to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges education, counseling, and the healing arts to address the whole child mind, body, and spirit.

COO + Marketing Director

After earning her Business Marketing BA from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She worked along side creative agency’s while starting her journey as a entrepreneur.

Some how, some way, her best friends got her to be apart of The Village ProjeX. She became the backbone of operations.

Handling the business side—Sales, Brand development, Marketing Research, and Strategy—so the rest of the team can focus on the youth.

Every successful business needs someone who knows how to keep things running while staying true to the purpose. That's Emmalie.

Administration Director

Oshadara brings a wealth of experience in mentoring, administration, and executive support, with a strong background in insurance, contracts, and organizational management. With over 3+ years of mentoring, she has guided others with compassion and clarity, helping them grow both personally and professionally.

Beyond her professional expertise, Oshadara is an amazing mother whose passions for music, dance, cooking, and community connection shine through in everything she does. She also loves setting up events and building connections not just with kids, but with their environments and adult caretakers, ensuring that families feel supported as a whole.

She is deeply committed to fostering belonging, supporting others, and creating spaces where people feel valued and cared for.

At The Village ProjeX, Oshadara embodies the spirit of community care, blending organizational skill with heartfelt mentorship to strengthen both youth and family networks.

Operating + Mentor Director

DeAjranae is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Metro State University and preparing to continue into a Master’s program, bringing both academic dedication and hands‑on experience to The Village ProjeX. With over 4+ years in the mentoring field, work within foster care homes, and previous leadership roles, she has gained deep knowledge of finance, contracts, ethical workplace practices, and training.

This combination of professional expertise and lived experience makes her a versatile and invaluable member of the team, uniquely equipped to guide both youth and organizational growth.

Her passion and purpose within social work are rooted in micro, one‑on‑one work with children, where she excels at building meaningful relationships that empower young people to strive for the best version of themselves.

DeAjranae’s care and commitment go beyond mentorship. She creates bonds that other organizations aspire to, ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and motivated.

At The Village ProjeX, DeAjranae shines as both a mentor and leader. She embodies the heart of youth empowerment, blending professional expertise with compassion, creativity, and community spirit.

Sportsman & Mentor

A proud Denver native, Nathan studied at the Community College of Aurora and Metropolitan State University, building a foundation rooted in community and growth. With several years of hands-on mentoring experience, he is dedicated to walking alongside young men as they discover their purpose — whether on the field, in the classroom, or beyond.

Nathan believes every young man carries a light within him, and his role is to help them find it. Through sports and one-on-one mentorship, he meets young men where they are and guides them toward the confidence and clarity they need to navigate the world. His approach is personal, patient, and deeply invested in the potential of every individual he serves.

Sportsman | Mentor

I’m one of the mentors. I’m an alumnus from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.

I currently work at Gold Crown Foundation, a youth focused nonprofit organization in Colorado where we host sporting events for the youth in Colorado. I’m an avid sports fan, a people’s person, and someone who enjoys inspiring the youth. With my background in sports and being around youth from ages 8-18, I’m able to add a different perspective and avenue for kids to experience.