Iyanu Benson Adeyemi is a law graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. During his youth service at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja, Nigeria, he discovered a strong interest in public health, prompting him to pursue a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS).

Iyanu furthered his practical experience in public health by working as the State Loan Repayment Program Grant Monitor Intern at the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Passionate about volunteering and contributing to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Iyanu actively volunteers for Hospital Sister Mission Outreach in Springfield, Illinois. His dedication to public health and community service reflects his commitment to making a positive impact on the well-being of others.