Ọlásùmbọ̀ Ọláníyì specialised in Architectural Technology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). She also holds a PGDip in Urban Management from Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Olaniyi works at ACID as the Research Facilitator and Operation, managing various development planning and architectural research projects. In addition, she also coordinates operational activities at the RUBAN Office and analyses data gathered during fieldwork. Before joining the organization, she worked with Fola Alade Associates where she produced drawing packages and site reports.