Valerie Onyia Babatope is Assistant Professor of HRM at MacEwan University, Canada, with research interests in mentoring, neurodiversity, workplace burnout, and equity in organizational settings. Her research has attracted funding from prestigious international bodies such as the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and her work has been featured in leading academic journals and global media outlets. . A passionate advocate for mentoring, she is the Founder of Mentorship Oasis for Female Scholars, a thriving community dedicated to empowering female scholars and early-career academics through guidance, collaboration, and support. Her multifaceted career reflects a unique blend of research, practice, and entrepreneurship.