Leadership

Board of Directors &
Steering Committee

Meet the accomplishment women who guide NJB with vision, leadership, and purpose

Board of Directors
  • Dr. Oluwatosin Smith

    Dr. Oluwatosin Smith

    Founder/ President/ Convener

    Dr. Oluwatosin Smith, MD, is a Nigerian-born, world-renowned glaucoma specialist practicing at Glaucoma Associates of Texas in Dallas. Alongside her colleagues, she remains at the forefront of cutting-edge…

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  • Dr Vanessa Vera

    Dr Vanessa Vera

    Board Member

    Dr. Vanessa I. Vera, MD, is an internationally recognized glaucoma, cataract, and advanced anterior segment surgeon, currently serving as Senior Medical Director for Glaucoma in US Medical Affairs…

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  • Dr. Lauretta Ogbue

    Dr. Lauretta Ogbue

    Board Member

    Lauretta Ogbue is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician specializing in hospital medicine. As a dedicated hospitalist, she manages acute and medically complex inpatient cases, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to…

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  • Ms. Busola Daramola

    Ms. Busola Daramola

    Board Member

    Busola Daramola is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner focusing on weight loss and women’s health, helping patients achieve healthier, more balanced lives through personalized care. In addition to…

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  • Ms Rachel Kerr Schneider

    Ms Rachel Kerr Schneider

    Board Member

    Rachel Kerr Schneider is a speaker, author of The Widow Chose Red?, and the voice behind the Spirited Prosperity message. With warmth, humor, and powerful storytelling, she inspires…

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  • Dr Catherine Oseni

    Dr Catherine Oseni

    Board Member

    Dr. Catherine Oseni, Pharm.D., ABAAHP, FAAMFM, FICT, is an internationally recognized speaker and nationally respected expert in functional, integrative, and longevity medicine, with over 20 years of experience…

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  • Ms. Jessica Emanuel

    Ms. Jessica Emanuel

    Board Member

    Jessica Emanuel advises leadership teams and investors on growth strategy, market positioning, and value creation. With nearly two decades of experience supporting professional services firms and PE-backed platforms,…

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Steering Committee

Founder/ President/ Convener

Dr. Oluwatosin Smith

VP of Media and Ext affairs

Ms Bisola Edun

VP of Communications

TBD

VP of Development

Ms Busola Daramola

VP of Member relations

Lauretta Ogbue MD

VP of Internal Affairs

Ms. Busola Akinlawon