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Latifat Abisola Olagoke
Social Work Professional • Author • Mental Health Advocate • Guest Speaker
"Believe in the seeds you're planting, even when growth isn't visible."
Professional Master in Social Work (MSW) from University College Dublin, with extensive experience in social care, probation services, and disability support. Currently working as a Social Care Worker at Barróg Healthcare supporting young adults in aftercare, and recently completed a Student Probation Officer placement with The Probation Service.
Speaking Engagements & Publications
Advocating for mental health, social justice, and community empowerment
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2026
Baseline Dublin, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Guest Speaker
Joining as a guest speaker to grow ideas, build community, and turn purpose into impact. An inclusive, high-energy innovation weekend aligned with International Women's Day.
Fri 5pm-9pm | Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 9am-5pm
54 hours of innovation • Mentors & investors available
Jude Mental Health Society Monthly Lecture
Virtual via Google Meet
Guest Speaker
Topic: "Understanding the Impact of Healthy Relationships on Mental Well-being"
Characteristics of healthy relationships
How relationships influence emotional health
Building supportive connections
Recognizing unhealthy patterns
Publications & Writing
Teens and Young Adults: Cross-Cultural Parenting and Child Protection in Ireland
Author • Social Work Perspective
Key Topics:
- Child-to-parent domestic violence
- Children First Act 2015
- Cross-cultural parenting
- Acculturation theory
- Parental mental health
- Therapeutic parenting
- Self-care and compassion
- International policy debates
First chapter now available for review - Cross-Cultural Parenting and the influence of Children's First Act 2015 on Child-to-Parent Violence in Ireland
Request First Chapter
Reproductive Rights Advocacy
Legal Perspective • AkiDwa Representative
As a Pro-Choice Black Irish African and Law graduate from Maynooth University, contributed to AkiDwa's advocacy submission at University College Dublin.
Informed Options Approach:
- Autonomy - Respecting individual decisions
- Comprehensive Information - Factual healthcare data
- Non-Directive Counseling - Support without judgment
- Access to Resources - Connecting to services
Advocacy & Community Work
Men's Mental Health & Wellbeing
Community Advocate • AMDAF
Supporting AMDAF's men's mental health event planning, emphasizing collective responsibility for mental health.
"It's crucial for all individuals to take responsibility for their own growth and mental health. Black women should not bear the burden alone."
Digital Mental Health Strategy
Advocate
Supporting Ireland's National Digital Mental Health Strategy launched by Minister Mary Butler, focused on improving access, equity, and safety in mental health supports.
Parenting & Family Advocacy
Author • Speaker
"I'm not raising my children to be dependent on me forever; I'm raising them to know they can always come to me for support. There's a significant difference!"
On African proverbs and modern parenting: "The child who refuses to learn will be taught by the world."
Professional Background
Current Role
Social Care Worker
Barróg Healthcare · Part-time · Nov 2022 - Present (3 yrs 4 mos)
Supporting young adults in Aftercare (ages 18-23) with independent living skills, care plans, and trauma-informed support in a 24/7 residential setting.
Previous Experience
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The Probation Service - Student Probation Officer (Jan 2025 - Apr 2025)
Community Service assessment, client monitoring, court reports
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WALK - Student Social Worker (Jan 2024 - May 2024)
Supporting adults with disabilities, assessments, advocacy
- Blanchardstown & Inner City Home Care - Homecare Support Worker (Jun 2021 - Jun 2024)
- Nua Healthcare Services - Assistant Support Worker (Mar 2021 - Sep 2022)
Education & Credentials
Master of Social Work (MSW)
University College Dublin · 2022 – 2025
Social Policy
University College Cork · 2021 – 2022 · Grade: 2:1
Law Graduate
Maynooth University
Specializations:
Connect with Latifat Abisola Olagoke
For speaking engagements, book inquiries, or professional collaboration
lateefato@gmail.com
On Parenting & Growth
"I'm not raising my children to be dependent on me forever; I'm raising them to know they can always come to me for support. There's a significant difference!"
"As a parent you can do your best to raise and guide your child based on your current knowledge and skills. However, once a child reaches a certain age, you cannot control their choices and actions. Therefore, it's not that the child was not taught; rather, the child who refuses to learn will inevitably be taught by the world."
— Latifat Abisola Olagoke, on African proverbs and modern parenting
Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2026
Build Impact. Lead Change. Shape the Future.
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. An inclusive, high-energy innovation weekend aligned with International Women's Day, focused on empowering women and allies to build solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- No prior startup experience required
- Don't need an idea to participate
- Mentors & investors available
- Focus on SDGs 9, 11, 12, 13
- Global Pitch Competition
- Cash prizes & mentorship
Techstars & International Women's Day 2026
When More Women Build, Everyone Benefits.
Global Pitch Competition
Every first-place winning team from Startup Weekend Women events will be invited to participate in a virtual Global Pitch Competition in May 2026.
- Cash prizes to accelerate winning teams' ventures
- Guaranteed interview for a Techstars global program
- Exclusive Master Your Pitch Masterclass
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