Wenimo Okoya, EdD, MPH is a healing-centered educator who holds space for dialogue that promotes health, well-being, and growth.


She is currently available for presentations, trainings, and workshops.

868_Wenimo-20.jpg

My Background

 

I’m a fierce advocate for building bridges between the health and education sectors. I started off my career as a classroom teacher in Newark, NJ and it was through my students that I learned that upward mobility for people of color can only be achieved by changing the way systems operate. While my experiences since leaving the classroom run wide and deep, my sweet spot is working with schools, organizations, and individuals to enhance their adoption of anti-racist, healing-centered practices.

 

EdD, Health Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

Dissertation: Adoption of Trauma Sensitive Practices in NYC Elementary Level Community Schools

2014 – 2019

MPH, Population and Family Health

Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

2012 – 2014

 

Program Developer + Researcher

2014 – Present

Educator

2009 – Present

868_Wenimo-867-2.jpg

I believe that to heal, we must acknowledge there was a wound in the first place. I work with clients to productively push uncomfortable conversations. My areas of expertise include:

  • Trauma-sensitivity and healing

  • Community care (Co-care)

  • School and organizational culture

  • Racial trauma

  • Centering and celebrating BIPOC champions in spaces

 
868_Wenimo-502-2.jpg

“Wenimo’s presentation was right on target!  It was very well received...  Not only was the content great, but her presentation was professional and personable at the same time.”

Read More Testimonials

I’d love to help you “do the work.”