Meet Our Founder

Born in Oakland to Nigerian immigrant parents, I've been fighting Sickle Cell Disease since day one. My journey hasn't been easy – from having my tonsils removed at 11, heart surgeries at 14 and 30, bilateral hip replacements at 16, and my gallbladder removed at 21, to countless hospital stays – but it's shaped me into the advocate and fighter I am today.

Growing up, I often felt isolated, not knowing others like me. That feeling of loneliness fueled my passion to connect with and support others battling this condition. I've experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating the healthcare system with SCD, including some disheartening encounters with medical professionals. These experiences, both good and bad, have only strengthened my resolve to make a difference.

My path led me from nursing to patient advocacy, always with the goal of amplifying the voices of those living with Sickle Cell. In 2013, I began using my sorority platform to raise awareness, but it was during the pandemic that my work truly took flight. I launched Sickle Cell Sundays on Clubhouse, creating a vibrant community where patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals could connect and share.

The success of this initiative inspired me to found iFightForSickleCell, our non-profit dedicated to education, support, and advocacy for the Sickle Cell community. We're not just about raising awareness – we're about creating real change and improving lives.

Despite the challenges I've faced, I've always believed in getting back up and moving forward with style and grace. My friends call me a superhero, but the real superpower is in our community's collective voice and strength.

Through iFightForSickleCell, I'm answering my lifelong "why" – connecting with patients beyond textbooks because I've walked in their shoes. Together, we're transforming the landscape for those affected by Sickle Cell Disease, one story, one connection, and one breakthrough at a time.

Join us in this fight. Together, we're rewriting the narrative of Sickle Cell.