Naireen Asim | Medical Student
Naireen`s dedication to medical excellence is evident throughout her professional journey.
Beginning at St George’s, University of London, where she pursued a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and is currently pursuing an MBBS degree, she quickly emerged as an MBBS Peer Leader, renowned for her academic dedication. Her pursuit of excellence extended to Hull York Medical School, where she earned an MSc in Health Professions Education, conducting groundbreaking research on barriers to learning and mindfulness among first-in-the-family medical students, highlighting her commitment to inclusivity in healthcare education. Despite being the youngest and only medical student in a cohort of experienced professionals, her exceptional skills position her for prestigious MCADMED and FHEA titles.
Building on her academic achievements, Naireen revitalized SGULMEDED and OSCESOC, organizations dedicated to providing accessible medical education for UK medical students. With a focus on inclusivity, she expanded learning opportunities, attracting over 3000 attendees in three years.
In leadership roles, Naireen serves as the Director of Academia at In2MedSchool, where she leads initiatives supporting underrepresented students in medical school applications and spearheads research programs to enhance students` academic profiles. Beyond academia, she contributes to healthcare accessibility through Student MedAID London, collaborating to redistribute medical resources to under-resourced institutions abroad. Her fundraising efforts for initiatives such as Students for Kids International Projects and Teddy Bear Hospital have been instrumental in supporting charitable causes.
With her exemplary track record and unwavering dedication, Naireen continues to make significant contributions to the medical field and beyond, poised to drive positive change in healthcare.
Róláké Omólékúlo | Vice President - Equities Negotiator | Morgan Stanley
Róláké is an experienced equity negotiator at Morgan Stanley(MS) representing the organization in complex derivatives transactional negotiations, catering to a diverse range of clients including corporates and hedge funds.
She started her career in London and relocated to Hong Kong in 2020. With her expertise and extensive experience in EMEA and more recently the Asia markets, Róláké is adept at navigating intricate cross border financial transactions and positions herself as a trusted advisor for both Morgan Stanley and its esteemed clientele. She holds an undergraduate and master’s degree in law and is a New York Bar qualified Attorney.
She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion (DI), demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact irrespective of her location. Currently she serves as the Co-Chair of the MS Hong Kong Multicultural Alliance Network, she leads initiatives to support the recruitment, retention, and promotion of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her goal is to foster a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. In her prior role in EMEA, she actively participated in the Equities Women Analyst and Associate Committee and the Afro-Caribbean Business Alliance Steering Committee.
Róláké`s commitment to DI is further exemplified by her participation as a member of the MS APAC leadership diversity council working group. She contributes to shaping strategies that promote DI at the APAC leadership level.
She believes in the power of mentorship and actively serves as a mentor, dedicating her time to support and nurture the next generation.
Pooja Doshi | Founder & Owner | Miraya Arts
I am a commerce graduate and post that did a programme in design from NIFT, Delhi. My venture Miraya Arts is an outcome of my love for Art and creativity.”
I believe that when your passion becomes your profession, it’s a blessing and a dream come true! ”This is true for my venture which is an online bespoke gifts and gift packaging solutions provider. I have also participated in exhibitions at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Delhi, venues in Punjab and Chandigarh.
Miraya Arts was started in 2015 in Pune, India. Till date we have successfully delivered products to 1700 +clients globally. It feels proud to have close to 400 products in my collection and my work supports close to 25 skilled artisans who make our products.I have a vision to curate and deliver innovative and quality gifts to our clients. A bigger aim is to promote the Indian handicrafts and cultural skills of our artisans and craftsmen. We have won accolades for excellent customer service and for supporting Indian handicrafts.
Miraya Arts caters to designer trousseau and gift packaging products. It has an exclusive collection of giveaways for weddings, engagement ceremony, festivals, jubilee celebrations and other occasions including. It`s presence is there on various B2B and B2C portals and wedding related websites. I am a member of organizations like Ficci Flo-Pune chapter, Indo American Chambers of Commerce (IACC) and other groups which help in women empowerment and to support upcoming entrepreneurs and Indian art and craft.
Sarah Bramall & Rebecca Daniel | Co-Founders | The Coaching Catalysts
‘The Coaching Catalysts’ was founded by Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel. Both are qualified and experienced Coaches, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF); trainers for lead coach training organisations and trained Coach Supervisors. They hold additional qualifications in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP); DISC Personality and Behaviour profiling and Mental Health First Aiders.
With a combined thirty years’ teaching and leadership experience in the education sector, they create change through transformational coaching, supervision and training. Sarah and Rebecca’s aligned passion for impact enables them to work with coaches and professionals to support them to excel personally and professionally, while developing their mindset, prioritising wellbeing and enhancing communication in order to feel fulfilled in all aspects of their lives.
Their work developing coaches has been monumental in ensuring coaches are practising ethically, developing professionally and prioritising their wellbeing in a sector which is currently unregulated.
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Sadia Akhtar | Neurological Physiotherapist | MSPhysioCoach
I am a highly experienced specialised neurological physiotherapist with a decade of expertise, comprising eight years in the NHS and two years at a prominent private neurorehabilitation facility in Abu Dhabi.
My passion lies in providing comprehensive care and support to women living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological condition impacting various facets of life, including vision, mobility, cognition, balance, bladder and bowel function, mental health and many more.
The core mission of my business is to empower women with MS to proactively manage their diagnosis and lead fulfilling lives by managing both physical and mental health.
To realise this vision, I have developed a 12-week online course, utilising a hybrid model of group and individual coaching. This comprehensive program represents my commitment to holistic care, education, and community-building, with the view to ultimately enrich the lives of women facing the challenges of MS.
Olivia Jenkins | Founder | D. Louise
I am Olivia, the founder of D. Louise Jewellery, a company established in 2021 with a vision to revolutionise the jewellery industry by offering high-quality, beautiful pieces at accessible prices. Our mission is to be the global leader in creating beautiful jewellery at an accessible price that lasts a lifetime
In response to the growing demand for long-lasting and reasonably priced jewellery, D. Louise has positioned itself as an innovator in the industry. Our strategic focus on affordability and quality ensures that our prices are fair, and the durability of our pieces are incredible. Through extensive research, we identified a material that is highly durable, allowing our customers to wear our pieces confidently during various activities, including showering, exercising, and sleeping.
In just three years of operation, we have successfully sold over 350,000 pieces to more than 100,000 customers, achieving nearly eight-figure annual revenue with remarkable year-over-year growth. Earlier this year, our growth caught the attention of Steve Hewitt, former Gymshark CEO and after working with Steve for several months, he wanted to personally invest into the business. At the time we were not seeking investment however Steve’s proposal for a long-term collaboration was too compelling to simply ignore. Steve now holds a board position in the company, enhancing our confidence in propelling D. Louise to new heights in the coming years.
Tipswalo Day | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | Hywel Dda University Health Board
Tipswalo is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a vision for safe and equitable maternity care.
Since completing specialty training, she has dedicated herself to creating an enhanced and more inclusive environment for service users and maternity staff.
She is passionate about clinical governance and effecting system change and is part of a multidisciplinary perinatal team who won the 2023 HSJ Patient Safety Award for Developing a Positive Safety Culture Award and the 2023 NHS Wales Award for Improving Patient Safety. She is a PERIPrem Cymru Obstetric champion, advocating for progresses in standardisation in the management of preterm birth. She is involved in facilitating improvements in bereavement care and support for those affected by clinical incidents in maternity services to ensure families can be assured of honest reviews and staff can be involved in implementation of meaningful changes.
She is heavily involved in education and has developed several interactive learning resources to enable engagement of learners at every level. She teaches on the Health Education and Improvement Wales Step Up Programme for specialty trainees progressing to higher levels.
She organised, chaired and spoke at the Race Matters in Maternity Conference in 2023; the first Welsh event to focus on highlighting and improving the experiences of women from minority racial, ethnic and cultural heritage groups. She was a finalist in the Clinical Champion category in the 2022 National B.A.M.E Health and Care Awards and was Highly Commended in the Maternal Health Advocate of the Year category at the 2024 Cura-H Awards.
Rosemary Kafula | Medical Student | Leicester Medical School
Since 2021, Rosemary Mwitwa Kafula has been honing her leadership, commitment, and initiative through various roles both within university and beyond.
She is an ambitious and conscientious 4th year medical student passionate about addressing healthcare disparities, medical education and widening participation. Rosemary is committed to empowering others and contributing to the community.
One of Rosemary’s first commitments to mentorship was ignited through her role as Melanin Medics Mentor, where she has provided monthly one-to-one mentoring sessions to aspiring medical students from African Caribbean backgrounds. As well as offering opportunity for self-assessment, Rosemary uses her role as Mentor to champion those from ethnic minority backgrounds. She vowed to give back and instil confidence and resilience amongst those from a similar background to hers.
Outside of medical school, Rosemary seeks to enhance her clinical skills through sub-internship and clinical observership roles. She also engages with prospective students as a Medical School Ambassador and encourages them to aim higher, helping them to overcome their perceived barriers to higher education.
Rosemary Mwitwa Kafula has also contributed significantly to academic support initiatives, such as tutoring for the Leicester Medical School Revision Society and coordinating revision events for first-year medical students as Year 2 Coordinator of Leicester Insight. In her leadership roles, including Vice President of Pathology Society and President of Leicester University Medics African Caribbean Society (LUMACS), she has facilitated educational and networking opportunities for students, while also spearheading initiatives to celebrate diversity and empower underrepresented groups in medicine.
Hannah Okechukwu | Director of Welfare | In2MedSchool
Hannah is a final-year medical student at Imperial College London with a strong interest in paediatrics and public health.
Throughout university, Hannah has demonstrated a strong commitment to voluntary work. In her second year, as part of her university’s Raising and Giving Society, she helped raise >£30,000 for charity and organised community outreach events. As a member of her Paediatrics society ”PlayTeam”, she volunteered with hospitalised children, later becoming “Volunteer Co-ordinator” and “PlayTeam Co-Chair” to support the society`s work.
During the pandemic, she joined a team of London medical students to organise a virtual paediatrics teaching series to facilitate the learning of students in response to COVID disruptions. Later on, as part of Right to Play society, she organised events raising >£11,000 for charity.
In her fifth year, she worked with medical school faculty to analyse exposure to inappropriate behaviours on clinical placements, and develop resources to manage challenging situations. As UH MedGroup Communications Officer she created social media content for a campaign promoting student safety following an increase in spiking incidents. In her final year, she organised an event promoting blood donations amongst university students, with >100 attendees.
For over three years, Hannah has acted as Director of Welfare for the Widening participation initiative “In2MedSchool” aimed at supporting aspiring medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In her role, she has managed a small team to protect the welfare of thousands of mentees and volunteers through creating safeguarding courses, developing policies, and arranging talks covering key topics to promote general wellbeing.
Gwendoline Akpulonu | Medical Student | University of Glasgow
I am a fourth year medical student, with strong ambitions to serve the most vulnerable groups in society, and provide an excellent standard of patient care.
Within medicine, I have undertaken research projects in women’s health, particularly obstetrics and gynaecology.
Alongside my degree, I have interests across multiple domains.
Whilst at secondary school, I was the founder and editor-in-chief of my school’s first medical journal, and was a president for both the Medical and Cultural Awareness Societies.
Currently, I am the Vice President of the University of Glasgow`s Afro-Caribbean Society. By planning and marketing various events, we have created an engaging environment for networking and cultural expression within Glasgow’s Black student community. Moreover, as a FutureDoc mentor, I contribute to widening access efforts and diversity in medical school admissions.
In addition, I am a Director for FreshEfied. FreshEfied is a social enterprise that focuses on the edification, evolution and education of Black students and young professionals in the UK. This is achieved through our Scholarships Hub, networking events and our student podcast, Fresh Dscvries.
I co-founded ”The Unveiled” bible study, debate and discussion group. With the central vision to encourage self-development, we mentor the youth at my local church. We have plans to expand this work through community outreach initiatives.