LOLA’s BIO
Lola Adeyemi, MD, MPH, MLA is a multidimensional physician and entrepreneur. Whether starting her own preventative health company, launching a healthcare technology app, or beginning a social impact company that empowers young women to pursue their dreams and reach the highest heights, she pursues her passions of improving people’s lives and their communities.
As the Chief Operations Officer and co-founder of Magna Carta Health, she is changing the game in preventative healthcare in Nigeria. In her role, she bridges health care gaps and increases access to healthcare with the aid of technology.
Dr. Adeyemi’s latest entrepreneurial pursuits include building an app, Clinicgoto that helps doctors better serve communities by increasing access to care and launching a new platform, Mentoring Her, a social networking platform that uses technology to virtually connect female mentors with mentees to create relationships that significantly increase their lifetime potential.
She has been a mentor & advisor to many individuals & organizations and is an ICF certified entrepreneurship coach. Most recently, a Headstream Professional advisor for their accelerator program. Mentor for Johns Hopkins & Harvard University students & Alumni, MicroMentor & Apinke Girls Initiative. She has also developed a free E-book on mentorship.
Dr. Lola Adeyemi received her medical degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria, an MPH from Johns Hopkins, and an MLA from Harvard University.
Dr. Lola Adeyemi shares her perspectives on healthcare, entrepreneurship, and mentorship in Forbes, Medium, Thrive Global, LinkedIn, and other various news outlets and speaks at conferences.
Dr. Adeyemi is a 2020 recipient of The Global Achievement Award from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Adeyemi is a 2021 recipient of The Forbes Next1000 Honoree award.
WITH GROUPS CREATING PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE FEMALES TO CONSIDER STEM, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST BARRIER TO ENTRY THAT IS STILL PREVALENT TODAY?
Representation. It is a never-ending cycle. There are many females in STEM but not enough in the positions of power that matter the most.
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU?
Mother Theresa, her love for medicine, empathy, altruism and compassion was like no other.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT/ACCOMPLISHMENT?
The day I took the Hippocratic oath and became a physician.