Morénike Giwa Onaiwu is an American educator, author, and activist, known for her work in advocating for autism and HIV awareness. She is a global human rights and disability justice activist-scholar, consultant, and educator. She co-edited All the Weight of Our Dreams, an anthology of art and writing by autistic people of color, published by the Autism Women's Network in June 2017.
Morénike is the founder and principal operator of Advocacy Without Borders, a nonprofit initiative focused on advocacy, research, and diversity, equity, and inclusion training. She is also a Research Fellow at the Life Course Outcomes division of the AJ Drexel Autism Institute.
Based in the United States, Morénike is a highly sought-after keynote lecturer and public speaker, having presented at the White House, the United Nations, and various international conferences. Her work emphasizes intersectionality, participatory research, and accessibility.
As a passionate advocate and mother, Morénike is dedicated to community leadership and empowerment that integrates diverse identities. She embraces a multicultural identity, being the daughter of African immigrants, and reflects on her spirituality, creativity, and dedication to social justice in her work.