Abiodun Alabi is a Project Manager and AI Strategist passionate about using technology to drive social impact, empower women, and humanize work. With over a decade of experience spanning Human Resources, community development, and digital transformation, she designs inclusive, practical solutions that make technology work for everyone.
As Executive Director of Motherhood NG Initiative, she leads community-centered innovations that advance women’s and children’s well-being. Her Google Calendar Immunisation Initiative creatively repurposes a simple digital tool to help mothers and birth attendants set child vaccination reminders improving immunisation rates in underserved communities.
She is also the creator of Ms. Flow, an AI-powered WhatsApp bot providing menstrual education to teenage girls across Nigeria, bridging menstrual health gaps through accessible technology.
Beyond social innovation, Abiodun is the founder of Feat Business Consult, where she helps businesses and HR professionals adopt AI responsibly through initiatives like the HR Automation Bootcamp and AI for HER Webinar, equipping women with the digital confidence to thrive in the future of work. She also co-founded My Work Check 360, an HR tech platform for transparent employee–employer reviews.
A member of global networks including Google Women Techmakers, WomenTech Network, and Women in AI, Abiodun advocates for ethical AI adoption and digital inclusion. Her work is anchored in a simple belief, when technology meets empathy, innovation becomes truly transformative.
Inspiration Behind the Transition from Human Resources into AI Strategy and Social Innovation
About fifteen years ago, when I started my career as an HR/Admin Officer, I was sent for a one-week training with our IT consultant. My role included updating the company’s website and managing its Facebook page, quite new at the time. During that training, the IT consultant told me, “See technology as a tool to solve business problems and make Google your best friend.” That statement changed how I viewed technology forever.
Later, as a Project and HR Manager in an IT company, I worked on digital products designed to solve real business challenges. Those experiences helped me see the deeper potential of technology — not just for efficiency, but for empowerment.
After over a decade in HR, I realized that while organizations were advancing with tech, many professionals, especially women, were being left behind. I wanted to change that. So, I began using AI not just to optimize workflows, but to create inclusion and opportunity.
Today, I combine my HR background with AI strategy to design simple, human-centered tools that make work more meaningful and technology more accessible for all.
When Technology Became a Tool for Impact and Inclusion
The turning point came during my work in maternal and child health outreach. I noticed that most challenges, from missed immunizations to poor menstrual education , weren’t due to lack of care, but lack of access. Technology, I realized, could bridge that access gap.
It wasn’t about sophistication; it was about simplicity and scale. That realization shaped my mission to use technology that meets people where they are, whether that’s through a simple WhatsApp bot or a Google tool and turn it into a bridge for empowerment.
The Story Behind the Google Calendar Immunisation Initiative
The idea came during one of our community outreaches at a health center, when a new mother missed her child’s vaccine appointment simply because she forgot the date. I thought, if we use Google Calendar to manage meetings, why not use it to save lives?
We repurposed the tool to help mothers and birth attendants schedule and track immunizations for free, even on basic smartphones.
The most rewarding part has been seeing uneducated women proudly say, “I set my baby’s vaccine reminder on my phone,” and watching how empowering it feels for birth attendants to transfer knowledge to every pregnant woman they attend to. It’s proof that impact doesn’t always require complex innovation , just human insight and empathy.
Bridging the Menstrual Knowledge Gap Through Ms. Flow
Ms. Flow was born from countless conversations with teenage girls I met during various outreach programs of Teenage Well Project. Many lacked access to accurate menstrual information and a safe space to ask questions without shame. I realized that while menstrual education is essential, cultural taboos and limited digital access made it difficult for many girls to get the right information.
Instead of building a complex app, I wanted something simple, accessible, and familiar, so I chose WhatsApp. Almost every family has it, even when they don’t have advanced technology.
AI made it scalable and personal. Using natural language processing, Ms. Flow engages girls in friendly, judgment-free conversations, offering guidance 24/7. It’s like giving every girl her own digital big sister — informed, kind, and always available.
Today, Ms. Flow is more than a chatbot; it’s a movement bridging the menstrual knowledge gap and empowering teenage girls to understand their bodies with confidence and dignity.
Balancing Technology with Empathy
For me, empathy is the foundation of innovation. Every solution starts with a human story, not a code. Before building anything, I ask, “What problem are we solving, and for whom?” Then technology becomes the tool, not the driver.
I also believe in building tech like onboarding a new employee, it must understand the culture, ethics, and purpose of the role it’s created for. That’s how we make AI not just smart, but responsible.
Helping Women Build Digital Confidence
I help women move from fear to familiarity when it comes to technology. At Motherhood NG Initiative and Feat Business Consult, we create safe learning spaces where women can explore digital tools without judgment or pressure.
Through initiatives like the HR Automation Bootcamp and AI for HER Webinar, we break down complex AI and digital concepts into simple, relatable steps that anyone can understand even those with no prior tech experience.
In March 2024, I also built a career chatbot to support entry-level job seekers and women transitioning into tech roles, helping them navigate the job market with confidence.
Once women experience how AI can simplify their work or business automating tasks, saving time, and unlocking new opportunities their confidence grows naturally.
My message is simple: you don’t have to code to belong in tech; you just have to start. Confidence doesn’t come before action, it grows with every small digital win.
Misconceptions Women Have About AI
In my interaction with women in my community and friends, I observed that the biggest misconception is that AI is only for techies and coders, people who can build robots or write code. But the truth is, AI is for thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers and women are naturally all three.
You don’t have to start big or be an expert. Begin with the tools you already use; let AI help you automate repetitive tasks, organize your calendar, draft content, or analyze customer feedback. These small wins quickly build confidence.
AI isn’t here to replace you; it’s here to enhance you. Once women see that AI can save them time and give them room to focus on creativity, strategy, or family, the fear fades. Confidence grows not from perfection but from participation — just start exploring, one tool at a time.
The Impact of “AI for HER” and the HR Automation Bootcamp
AI for HER started as more than a training. it was an empowerment movement launched to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Over 100 women registered, eager to learn how AI could simplify their work and open new doors. It’s been incredible watching participants rewrite their digital stories.
The HR Automation Bootcamp, on the other hand, is a hands-on, project-based learning experience. Participants don’t just learn concepts; they build real projects that solve HR challenges in their workplaces. It’s practical, relatable, and deeply empowering.
The transformation I see goes beyond skills, it’s about mindset. They stop saying, “I’m not tech-savvy,” and start saying, “I can do this.” That shift in confidence is where real impact begins. When women realize they can shape technology, not just use it, everything changes.
How African Businesses Can Integrate AI Responsibly
African businesses can start by treating every AI tool like a new employee onboard it intentionally. Help it understand the organization’s job roles, culture, and vision. AI should amplify, not replace, human value.
We also need to invest in AI literacy for people, alongside deploying tools. The best AI strategy will always be people-first, rooted in understanding local needs, languages, and cultural nuances.
At the end of the day, trust in AI isn’t built by code; it’s built by people. When employees understand and engage with these tools, AI becomes a partner in progress, not a threat to humanity.
The Future of Work and AI Adoption in Africa
What excites me most is the possibility that AI can unlock opportunities for millions of Africans, especially women, to work, earn, and learn without borders. It’s already redefining what productivity, flexibility, and access look like. From virtual assistants to AI tutors, we’re seeing technology level the playing field in ways we never imagined.
My only concern is the digital divide, and that many may be left behind if we don’t invest in digital literacy and responsible adoption. AI shouldn’t be something done to people; it should be something built with people in mind.
That’s why I’m passionate about building awareness, inclusion, and confidence, so Africans, especially women, don’t just consume AI but also help shape it.
What Makes Her a Woman of Rubies
Purpose is my compass, and resilience is my rhythm. I’ve demonstrated that impact doesn’t always come from having much but from doing much with what you have.
I shine by staying rooted in service, empowering women, using AI for good, and ensuring technology speaks the language of humanity.
Staying Rooted in Purpose in a Rapidly Evolving Field
I stay rooted by remembering why I started ,to make tech a bridge, not a barrier. Every innovation I build must answer one question: “Does it make life better for someone or solve a business problem?” That’s my anchor, even as technology evolves.
Purpose keeps me grounded; learning keeps me relevant.
Women Who Inspire Abiodun Alabi
Ibukun Awosika inspires me with her trailblazing leadership and the grace with which she carries global influence. She reminds me that faith and excellence can coexist beautifully.
Melinda Gates embodies what it means to lead with innovation and empathy, using technology and philanthropy to solve real-world problems and uplift women globally.
Funke Opeke stands out for her boldness in building the digital infrastructure that connects millions of Africans. Her courage proves that women can build and lead in spaces once considered impossible.
Each of these women reminds me that leadership is not about power, it’s about service, purpose, and impact.
Legacy for Future Generations of Women in Tech and Innovation
I want to be remembered as the woman who made technology less intimidating and more inclusive, especially for women who thought they couldn’t belong.
My legacy is to prove that you can be both tech-driven and human-hearted , that innovation can wear a smile, not just a code.
Her Message to Young Women Intimidated by Technology
Technology is not a monster; it’s a mirror. It reflects how boldly you choose to learn and lead.
Start small, stay curious, and remember, every great innovator once googled “how to start.” You belong in this digital age; own it with confidence and grace.
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