Segun Ajayi, CEO/Founder

Segun Ajayi founded Hospitals for Humanity with hopes to decrease barriers in health care access in the least developed countries. As an aspiring physician he has also organized several international medical initiatives such as Medical Mission Clinics focusing on primary care. Mr. Ajayi most recently helped to secure over two million dollars worth of medical equipment for donation to the Nigerian states of Kogi, Kaduna, Abuja and Ondo. He was formerly a Business Team Leader at Abbott Labs. Mr. Ajayi holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Kellye Smith-Essien, Co-founder

Kellye Smith-Essien received her Bachelors of Science degree in nursing from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. Ms. Smith-Essien is currently employed at Grady Hospital as Senior Staff Trauma Nurse. She recently received an award for nursing excellence. Nursing is a rewarding, exciting and challenging career and her goal is to always provide the highest quality of care possible.

Adanna Oji, Vice President

Adanna Oji graduated from Governors State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Ms. Oji is the Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Independence Day Education Fund (NIDEF), an organization that contributes to the development of Nigeria through educational initiatives. She currently works as a life insurance agent in Illinois.

Fola Oluwehinmi, Medical Manager

Dr. Fola Oluwehinmi is the CEO of JC & Adfalin Healthcare. He graduated from College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, completed an Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University-Harlem Hospital, New York and a fellowship in Geriatrics at Emory University.

Yinka Owolabi, Legal Advisor

Yinka Owolabi received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Illinois Law Update, a monthly column published in the Illinois Bar Journal. Prior to attending law school, she worked at Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc. where she managed the implementation of domestic pharmacy benefit programs and assisted clients in providing prescription drug coverage customized for Medicare and Medicaid populations. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Lake Forest College where she conducted a year-long independent study of medicinal practices among Yoruba people in Nigeria. She will join the Corporate and Health Care practice groups of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP as an Associate in January 2010.

Dr. Esther O. Lambo, PhD; Project Manager

Dr. Esther Lambo is the Project Manager for Hospitals for Humanity, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Lambo resides in Abuja, Nigeria and has contacts in the United States and United Kingdom. She is a former university lecturer, a freelance educational consultant, and CEO of Zion Health & Education Basics (ZHEB) Ltd/Gte, a non-governmental organization with a focus on research, creating awareness in communities on emergent issues, and conducting training on fire safety and medical emergencies in homes and public places. Dr. Lambo’s responsibilities with HFH include acting as the facilitator and coordinator of International Free Medical Missions and facilitator of Needs Assessment and donation of medical equipment and supplies to hospitals in Nigeria and elsewhere.

Wande Fafunso, Project Manager for U.K. Branch

Wande Fafunso is a Family Physician based in the United Kingdom. He holds the MRCGP qualification of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He is also a diplomat of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists as well as the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health. He has a passion for reaching out to the underprivileged. He has been actively involved in medical outreaches providing free health care to rural areas while he was a medical student and has been part of various such outreaches to indigent populations in areas of Anambra, Plateau & Oyo states in Nigeria. He is a firm advocate and proponent of networking among professionals in the Diaspora in the spirit of fostering and developing collaborative efforts to “give back” to Africa, especially in humanitarian activities and endeavours that are geared towards this.

Myna Jenkins, BS, RN; Chair, Education and Development Committee

Myna Jenkins received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to becoming a nurse, she worked as a hospital-based pharmacy technician and emergency room technician. Ms. Jenkins is currently employed as a Forensic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Emergency Room nurse with a U. S. Federal Healthcare Facility. Her expertise includes emergent care for victims of trauma, sexual assault, interpersonal violence and child abuse. She is a participating member with the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). She has written public policy statements for the IAFN and has authored International Pharmaceutical Safety Update Reports (PSURs) for her former employer, Abbott Laboratories. Ms. Jenkins is passionate about helping the underserved people of the world.

Wande Ajetunmobi, Head of Special Medical Services Department

Wande Ajetunmobi is a Data Analyst for a prestigious Warranty Company in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Clayton State University in Atlanta, Georgia and she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Project Management and Information Systems. She holds certifications in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Application Software. Ms. Ajetunmobi has extensive experience in various projects related to sales, marketing, human resource management, and new-product launch. She has a passion for helping the less privileged and is excited to be a part of Hospitals for Humanity.

Dr. Syreeta C. Jones, DDS; Head of Dentistry Department

Dr. Syreeta C. Jones is a general dentist in her hometown of Kankakee, Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa. She is a member of several national, state, and local dental organizations and has received numerous honors for her commitment and dedication to the field of dentistry. She works tirelessly to educate her patients on the importance of oral health and its relevance to their overall well-being. Dr. Jones looks forward to spreading this same pertinent message to underserved populations around the world.

Elaine Brown-McRae, Pharmacist

Elaine Brown-McRae received her pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy. She has over 20 years managerial experience holding positions as pharmacy manager/assistant manager with Kroger and CVS Drugs. Her pharmacy is a facilitator for pharmacy tech programs for several local schools providing practical and academic experience to students. Her dedication to giving the best possible patient care earned her the “Rx Excellence Award” from her current employer Kroger Pharmacy. Ms. Brown-McRae is proud to serve on the HFH team and to work with people with the same passion–to help those who are underserved around the world.

Virginie C. Guidy, Project Manager

Virginie Guidy is a Licensed Practical Nurse and an aspiring Registered Nurse. Her history of philanthropy includes helping to feed, clothe, and provide medical treatment to the homeless in Maryland; Washington, DC; and underserved countries around the world. Her responsibilities with HFH include planning, facilitating, and coordinating interviews with persons in the French-speaking nations that HFH serves, as well as delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate persons involved in HFH projects. As she explains, “It is an honor and a privilege for me to give my humble contribution to HFH.”