Sinmi Taiwo
Sinmi Taiwo is Grants Manger at VCMI, playing a crucial role in developing and overseeing grant-making systems and processes to support the organization’s regranting efforts.
Prior to joining VCMI, Sinmi worked as a Grants and Investment Manager at Do it Now, overseeing the full grant cycle for programs, including climate-focused funds. Sinmi was also Grants Officer at UK Youth, where she helped develop a new grants management system and led funding panels with a focus on youth inclusion.
Sinmi is a trustee at the Young Harrow Foundation, contributing to its grant-making strategy, and volunteers with the Awesome Treasures Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Sociology from the University of Warwick.