Akola
Akola is a writer and researcher rooted in Black-Indigenous Caribbean feminism, bridging activism and scholarship to advance gender equality. She is the current Managing Director of Tamùkke Feminists, a queer-led LBT+ collective in Guyana driving intersectional initiatives in sexual health and reproductive justice. A 2023 recipient of The Commonwealth Youth Award for Gender Equality, Akola has led impactful projects on LBT+ sex education, GBV+ guide app creation, and policy reform. She holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex and is currently pursuing a PhD in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Western University (Environment & Sustainability). Her research explores the intersections of reproductive justice, extractivism, and environmental harm
