Dr. Newton’s work has been recognized in prestigious platforms, including publication with Oxford University Press, and her thought leadership is shaping dialogue across universities, corporations, and global forums. She serves as a Global Mentor at Warwick University, supports the University of Warwick Entrepreneurship Program, and has collaborated with top organizations including Amazon, Microsoft, HSBC, and Barclays.
Dr. Ona Newton is a global educator, innovator, strategist, social impact leader, and
transformational voice for this generation.
With a DBA in Business Model Innovation from Warwick University and executive leadership training from Harvard, she has dedicated her life to pioneering future-ready solutions in education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership across the globe.
As the Founder and CEO of Tobams Group, Dr. Newton leads with a vision to empower over 1million talents, creating cutting-edge solutions in talent development, entrepreneurship, and AI-driven education platforms.
Under her leadership, Tobams Group continues to transform
communities through innovation, capacity building, and career development across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East.
She is the visionary behind Recycled Learning and Recycled Learning for Kids, an AI-adaptive learning system combined with over 140 authored books and curricula in leadership, sustainability, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and strategic thinking — already impacting learners in over 14 countries and establishing educational hubs across underserved communities.
Driven by an unrelenting passion to build sustainable futures, Dr. Ona Newton stands at the intersection of faith, innovation, education, and leadership, committed to leaving a legacy of purpose-driven change across nations.
Transforming Talent and Enterprise through AI innovation
Global Christian women’s empowerment
140+ educational books authored for young learners and talents
Global learning systems for future skills
Over 1 million talents impacted through learning and career development programs
Social entrepreneur and humanitarian, impacting underserved communities in 14+ countries
Beyond the boardroom, Dr. Ona Newton is a trailblazer in faith-based social transformation. As the founder of Laughing Women, a global Christian ministry, she is empowering thousands of women through spiritual mentorship, leadership training, and humanitarian outreach. Laughing Women’s programs actively drive change through healing services, women empowerment projects, child education support, and humanitarian initiatives like the 1,000 Shoes Project and Uniform Drive across Africa and Asia. Her profound commitment to community empowerment and gender equality is seen in her CSR initiatives targeting the development of underrepresented groups, with a strong focus on equipping young girls and women for leadership and entrepreneurship.
“To empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential, by providing access to education and economic opportunities, regardless of their background. I strive to make a positive impact in the world by creating innovative programs and partnerships that promote sustainability and equity. I am committed to creating a brighter future for all, one that is built on the foundations of education, empowerment, and social justice.”
Jite’s core values include empathy, integrity, passion, innovation, social responsibility, and authenticity. She believes in understanding and valuing others’ perspectives, being transparent and following through on commitments, pursuing a positive impact in the world, seeking creative solutions to complex problems, being a social entrepreneur, and prioritizing authenticity in her spiritual teachings.
Jite values empathy, uses it to strengthen coaching and relationships.
Jite values integrity and transparency in all dealings
Jite inspires others to pursue passions and make impact
Jite inspires innovative solutions for complex challenges.
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