Nike Ayoola has been an entrepreneur and owner of Ayoola Consulting LLC since 2006 providing proposal management and consulting to a variety of small businesses in the DMV. Ms. Ayoola met Wanda Medina, Founder of The 1 By 1 Project a few years ago through a mutual friend and was smitten with the organization’s mission and goal. She joined immediately and was given the honor of being asked to serve as Chairperson for this amazing organization. Ms. Ayoola is beyond proud of our achievements thus far and so excited for our future achievements and the positive impact this organization will have and is already having on our communities.

I’m a backyard grower passionate about sustainable living and homegrown food. I began gardening in 2019 after my parents split, finding healing and purpose in growing everything from acorn squash and sugar baby watermelon to herbs like rosemary, lavender, and lemon balm. Over the years, my garden has expanded to include vegetables, flowers, and even loofahs. In the summer of 2025, I added chickens to our little homestead—partly due to rising egg prices, but also to give my two daughters the joy of hatching eggs and watching chicks grow.

Raising our own food isn’t just a hobby—it’s part of a bigger mission to support my family’s health. My youngest daughter has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and I manage GERD, so having fresh, nutritious food readily available makes a real difference. I’ve also spent time working on horse farms and with other livestock, gaining hands-on experience that I hope to build on by eventually raising goats and rabbits for food and other sustainable uses.

Jenette is a bilingual professional (English–Spanish), Maryland Notary Public, and author of Aspirations of the Broken Heart, a poetry collection that inspires healing and reflection. She has expertise in notary services, certified translations, immigration form assistance, and resume building. With over a decade of experience serving diverse communities and a strong background in client support, Jenette combines professionalism with compassion. Currently pursuing an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, she continues to grow her business, Nette’s Notary Solutions, helping clients achieve both personal and career goals.

Beyond her professional work, Jenette is a proud mother of five and a grandmother, with a family deeply rooted in a love for agriculture and sustainable living. Her 10-year-old son enjoys planting in their front yard, while her daughter focuses on reducing her carbon footprint through composting. Together, their family values highlight the importance of cultivating the earth, practicing eco-friendly habits, and staying connected to nature as a source of both nourishment and inspiration.