Olajumoke “Jummy” Banjo is the Director of the Alliance for Social Trust at the Aspen Institute, where she leads efforts to unite diverse sectors in strengthening trust through communities of practice, shared resources, and collaborative partnerships.
Jummy brings nearly 15 years of experience in championing social justice and equity. Before joining the Aspen Institute, she served as the Senior Director of the National Racial Equity Initiative (NREI) for Social Justice at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), where she spearheaded policy initiatives and programs to promote racial justice and address systemic inequities, focusing on criminal justice reform, education equity, health equity, and economic opportunities for the Black community. Previously, Jummy served as the Racial Justice & Juvenile Defense Fellow at the Georgetown Juvenile Justice Clinic & Initiative, where she worked to reform systems impacting D.C. youth and supported juvenile defenders in racial justice advocacy. She also served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Craig Iscoe in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. A passionate advocate for educational equity, Jummy started her career as a middle school teacher in Charlotte, NC.
Jummy holds a B.A. in Communications from Howard University, a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School, and an LL.M in Advocacy from the Georgetown University Law Center. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar and Chair of the GW Law Public Interest Advisory Council.
When Jummy isn’t focused on building trust, advancing equity, or mentoring students, she’s likely scouting the next pair of sneakers to add to her collection or planning events and hosting friends.