Zainab Sulaiman is a highly qualified mental health professional with a strong academic background in psychology and global mental health. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Pan-African Studies at Drew University, followed by a Master of Science in Global Mental Health at King's College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Prior to her current position as a Research and Communications Consultant at Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM), she has worked in various roles, including as a Research Associate at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Program Coordinator, Intervention Program at Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative, and Ella Fellow at Sadie Nash Leadership Project.

In addition to her professional experience, Zainab has also been actively involved in peer mentoring and volunteering initiatives. She has served as a Peer Mentor at Drew University and a Rape Survivor Advocate at Safe Horizon. Furthermore, Zainab has founded OhLeSe! and has been a Clinical Psychology Intern at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).