About Winner
Winner Oluwatomisin Apata (WOA) is an innovation and development policy consultant with a strong background in sustainability, project management, and intellectual property–driven development. She focuses on leveraging innovation and policy frameworks to promote inclusive, environmentally sustainable growth across global contexts.
Background
Winner holds a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management. Her work spans international organizations, development institutions, and private-sector initiatives, where she has led and supported projects focused on sustainability, technology transfer, and capacity building for underserved communities.
She brings a multidisciplinary perspective that combines legal training, policy analysis, and practical project execution.
Professional Experience
United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD)
Project Manager / Research Assistant
December 2024 – April 2025
South Korea
- Supported sustainability-focused research and project implementation.
- Contributed to policy analysis and development initiatives aligned with global development goals.
The Development School Africa
Partnerships Coordinator
June 2023 – January 2025
- Managed partnerships and stakeholder engagement across development programs.
- Supported initiatives aimed at education, innovation, and youth capacity building.
Sparkle Nigeria
Product Manager
July 2022 – January 2024
- Led product initiatives with a focus on user-centered design and impact-driven solutions.
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Africa Consultant
July 2022 – December 2022
- Supported intellectual property advocacy and policy engagement across African markets.
LawPavilion
Product Manager | Technology
March 2021 – July 2022
- Managed technology-focused products and cross-functional teams.
Olajide Oyewole LLP (DLA Piper Africa)
Intern
September 2017 – November 2017
Lagos, Nigeria
Adeptusng
Digital Strategist
April 2016 – June 2016
Lagos, Nigeria
Education
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property & Development Policy
January 2024 – December 2024
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
January 2013 – July 2019
Areas of Expertise
- Sustainable Development & Policy
- Intellectual Property & Innovation Policy
- Project & Program Management
- International Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technology Transfer & Capacity Building
- Product & Strategy Development
Publications
- Are We Out of the Woods Yet?