Dr. Olaoye Adenike Mercy is the Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor at Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko, and also serves as an Associate Lecturer and Facilitator for Entrepreneurship in Interior Decoration & Craftsmanship under the Directorate of Research and Product Development.

Her research focuses on interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding, and therapeutic pluralism, with strong links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has published several scholarly works and presented at national and international conferences. She has also had the privilege of representing the Vice-Chancellor at high-profile events, including the Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative, where she delivered goodwill messages and reinforced TAU’s commitment to innovation and gender equity.

Beyond academia, Dr. Mercy is the founder of MercyCrafted Interiors, a creative brand that blends artistry with entrepreneurship. She actively contributes to community development through initiatives such as the Inspires Girls in ICT Outreach and the Oko Youth Empowerment Training in Skills Acquisition. A keen lifelong learner, she is known for being resourceful, creative, and dedicated to personal and professional growth. Her leadership and mentorship are guided by values of integrity, creativity, emotional intelligence, and reciprocal respect.