Our Executive Board
Adejoke Ayoola Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Executive Director
Adenike Olaogun RN, RM, RPHN, Ph.D.
Board Chair
Stella Okoh MSN, AGNP
Treasurer
Adejoke is a distinguished nursing professor and researcher with a focus on advancing health promotion among women and girls. She holds a PhD from Michigan State University and serves as a Professor of Nursing at Calvin University. Her research, using community-based participatory methods, focuses on maternal and infant health, promoting healthy behaviors and informed reproductive decision-making. Dr. Ayoola is also the founder of the Preconception Reproductive Knowledge Promotion (PREKNOP) program and the H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp initiative. A leader in the nursing field, she has received numerous awards, including being inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
Adenike is a Professor of Nursing at Obafemi Awolowo University, specializing in maternal and child health nursing and nursing informatics. With over 60 published articles, she has contributed to significant community-based research, particularly in preventing harmful traditional practices, unplanned pregnancies, and pre-eclampsia. Dr. Olaogun has served in leadership roles, including on the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and as Africa’s Regional Representative on the Nurse Advisory Board for the 2010 International Year of the Nurse. She has received numerous research grants and awards, including from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID.
Stella is a board-certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner at Corewell Health, specializing in elderly patient care. With over 15 years of experience in inpatient care, she focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing chronic conditions. Stella earned her nursing degrees from Grand Valley State University and Spring Arbor University. She enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Consultants
Ayooluwa Grabill MD
Secretary
Dr. Ayooluwa Grabill is a resident physician specializing in orthopaedic surgery at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. She is dedicated to patient-centered care and is involved in research focused on spine pathology, chronic pain, and mental health. Dr. Grabill earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys playing Frisbee with her dogs and spending time with her cats.
Youth Coordinators
Assumpta Osiri
Roseline Adeyemo
Liliane Tchuente
Assumpta is a licensed registered nurse based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a diverse professional background spanning healthcare, management, finance, and community leadership. She brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to service and faith-based organizations. She has clinical experience in medical-surgical and mental health nursing. Her work is complemented by extensive volunteer service focused on youth mentorship, adolescent health and sexuality education, family support, and community outreach. Passionate about holistic care, Assumpta is committed to integrating clinical excellence, leadership, and compassionate service to improve individual and community well-being.
Roseline is an education professional and graduate student in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership at Calvin University. She holds a B.A. in Education (English) from Obafemi Awolowo University and is a certified member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. Roseline brings experience in secondary education, educational administration, and community-based service in both Nigeria and the United States. She has taught English and Literature at the secondary level, supported state education systems through administrative practicum work, and remains actively engaged in educational and family-focused initiatives through schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Her professional interests include student-centered learning, curriculum development, educational leadership, and community engagement. Roseline is passionate about using education as a tool to empower learners, strengthen families, and support underserved communities. Her hobbies include creating environments where people, especially children and teens, feel seen, valued, and empowered. I also love singing, dancing, scripture studying and hanging out with her family.
Liliane earned her masters degree in biology from Cameroon and a bachelors of science in nursing from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. United States. She’s a compassionate and hard-working caregiver with knowledge and determination, and with an ability to adapt to diverse situations. She’s very passionate about promoting positive health, beyond resilience amongst adolescent girls. She has worked with patients in different settings, ranging from long-term facilities with the elderly to acute settings on the step-down unit. She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, music, and more. She likes eating chicken, plantain, and vegetables.