A hub for systems thinking innovators and initiatives advancing climate-health solutions
We invest in the next generation of leaders and applied innovations that drive measurable real-world impact
Our Purpose
TENACITY’s mission is to cultivate wellness-centered leaders and systems-thinking innovators who co-create climate-health solutions to enhance community wellbeing and planetary resilience. By linking under-resourced communities in the U.S. and developing economies through a mutual growth exchange model, TENACITY intertwines leadership development with applied innovation to turn knowledge into action and purpose into measurable impact.
At TENACITY, we envision a world where everyone can contribute to advancing climate-health solutions and the renewable energy transition through purpose-driven leadership, equitable collaboration, and innovation rooted in wellbeing.
OUR VALUES
Core principles guiding how we work and create impact
Wellness
We foster a culture that prioritizes wellbeing. This practice reinforces the kind of leadership we cultivate and grounds our work in building thriving, health-secure communities
Nurture
Fundamental to TENACITY's mission, we discover and nurture talent by creating an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential
Faith
We embrace spirituality and connectedness to a higher purpose that guides our actions beyond self-interest
Creativity
We promote creativity by providing a stimulating environment to create, play, innovate, and bring to life original ideas that advance climate-health solutions
Balance
We are committed to balancing ambition and personal well-being through holistic, sustainable practices that support overall wellness and strengthen life-enriching connections, while advancing our mission
Growth
We encourage a growth mindset and are committed to continuous personal and collective development
Service
We serve with kindness and shared responsibility in our work and interactions
Sustainability
We adopt sustainable practices across all facets of our operations to enhance human and environmental well-being and ensure long-term success in achieving our mission
The TENACITY Journey
In alignment with our mission, the word "tenacity" embodies growth, purposeful action, and thriving in spite of challenges. The seeds of TENACITY were first planted in 2018, cultivated from lived experiences with reframing challenges as opportunities for purpose-driven growth and forging a path forward to create impact despite the odds.
Founded by Dr. Oluwayemisi Ajumobi, a systems thinker with a doctorate in environmental health and global health security, embarking on the TENACITY journey reflects an action-oriented response to a higher calling to invest in the next generation of rising climate-health leaders and systems thinking innovators empowered to help build a healthier planet and thriving communities.
Foundational Builders
Our Team
The foundations of TENACITY are being built by a growing interdisciplinary team driven by a shared commitment to working on climate-health solutions that create meaningful real-world impact
Stewardship & Advisory
TENACITY’s Foundation (TENACITY Global Foundation) is guided by a Board of Directors and an Advisory Council that respectively provide governance and expert insights to advance our global programs and capacity-building initiatives.
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Advisory Council
Members of the Global Advisory Council will be announced following our public launch