Omolara Oyinlola is a global health leader, advocate, and mentor committed to advancing gender equity and inclusive leadership in global health. With more than 13 years of experience, she has worked across family planning, malaria, HIV/AIDS, immunization, global health security, and women’s empowerment, bringing expertise in social and behaviour change, health systems strengthening, and advocacy. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to ensuring that women, youth, and marginalized communities are not only reached by programs but actively engaged in shaping them.
She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Babcock University, alongside professional certifications in project management, strategic communication, and monitoring and evaluation. Her leadership style is rooted in adaptive management, collaboration, and evidence-driven advocacy, with a passion for creating spaces where women’s voices are amplified and respected.
Previously, she has worked with the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, World Bank, Population Services International, Society for Family Health, and Cancer Research, UK, where she championed equity-driven approaches and inclusive programming. She has also contributed to major initiatives addressing reproductive health, community health systems, and epidemic preparedness, working in partnership with governments, civil society, and international agencies.
She currently leads the Advocacy Track of the EmpowerHer Health Fellowship, a pioneering program dedicated to strengthening women’s leadership in health. In this role, Omolara equips fellows with the tools to influence policy, drive accountability, and design advocacy strategies that advance gender-transformative change. By mentoring and guiding women leaders, she is contributing to a new wave of female advocates capable of reshaping health systems from within.