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Mamobo Ogoro is a Nigerian-Irish social psychologist and social entrepreneur. Fueled by both her personal experience and her academic background in prejudice, racism and dual cultural identity, Mamobo is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Limerick. Her research highlights the media and social representations of culturally diverse communities in Ireland. As the founder of Gorm Media, a start-up social enterprise, Mamobo is on a mission to unify the world. With a vision of unity and shared understanding, Gorm Media’s mission is to curate common ground through innovative digital media that captures the stories, nuances, and experiences of those in our community. Mamobo is also an active member of her local community and sits on the committee of the Midwest Migrant Community Network, the University of Limerick’s Sanctuary Programme and is the co-chair of the Ethnic Diversity Forum at the University. She is also a lover of the arts and is a board member of the Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable in Limerick.
Updated November 2021
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