Omolola (Lola) Okunromade

Program Administrator, Center for Diversity in Public Health Leadership Training and The Office for Health, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (O-HEID)

Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
United States
Email: Okunromade@KennedyKrieger.org

Dr. Omolola (Lola) Okunromade is the Program Administrator for the Center for Diversity in Public Health Leadership Training Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship Program.

Dr. Okunromade is a public health specialist and medical doctor. She earned her MD from Lagos State University College of Medicine and completed her master’s degree in Cancer Prevention and Control from Georgetown University and the University of the District of Columbia. Furthermore, she attained her Public Health doctorate degree from Georgia Southern University, specializing in Community Health Behavior and Education.

With over ten years of experience, Omolola has dedicated herself to advancing community-based participatory research, advocating for underserved populations and combating health disparities. Her skill set includes program management, rigorous data analysis, proficiency in qualitative research methods, meticulous program monitoring, and comprehensive evaluation strategies. Notably, she has directed her efforts toward addressing health inequities and improving health outcomes across diverse communities.