Yemisi Osho MBE
Visionary Leader | Healthcare Pioneer | Community Advocate
A distinguished nursing leader and public servant whose four-decade journey spans healthcare transformation, political leadership, and community advocacy.
About Yemisi
Challenging the Status Quo on every front!
Born in Sagamu, Nigeria, Yemisi Osho’s journey is a testament to resilience and purposeful leadership. With an extensive educational background culminating in multiple master’s degrees, she has built an extraordinary career spanning healthcare, politics, and community service.
As a healthcare leader, she transformed patient care across the UK’s National Health Service, pioneering digital health solutions and advocating for quality healthcare. Her transition into politics as an elected Councillor and former Mayor in London Borough of Waltham Forest marked historic achievements as the second African-born citizen to serve in this capacity.
Impact & Achievements
Healthcare Innovation
- Founder/CEO of Diabetes Action, Ivory Healthcare Foundation, and Capital Sports Academy
- Pioneered and developed a digital virtual technology platform to improve the health of citizens during the pandemic by creating an app to raise awareness and promote lifestyle modification in order to mitigate the risk of cardiovascular complications.
Community Impact
- Director of Lycros Consulting, Lycros Tech, Avalon Medical Group LTD, and Trustee of Capital Kids Cricket
- Member of Remo Women of Excellence
- Visionary, problem-solving leader, mentor, and role model across the globe.
- Yemisi’s passion for social justice led her from nursing to activism and politics. She is a strong advocate for education, particularly for girls in Africa.
Key Awards
- Queen’s Nurse title (2012) for exemplary leadership and commitment to patient care
- Exemplary Community Leader Award (2017)
- Outstanding Contributions to the National Health Service (NHS) Award (2019)
- Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) awarded by the Queen in 2022, with the investiture done by King Charles in 2023 for contributions to the NHS and community during the pandemic
- Elected Board Member of Royal College of Nursing
- Member of National Chief Nursing BAME Advisory Committee (UK)
- Member of The Worshipful Company of Nurses
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau, Global Nursing Leader
- Freedom of the City of London Award
Political Leadership
- Inc:Former Elected Local Government Councillor in London Borough of Waltham Forest (UK)
- Former Mayor London Borough of Waltham Forest (UK)
- Scrutiny Member Planning, Pension, Health & Social Care, Parenting & Neighbourhood Committees London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Board Member Henry Green Trust Scholarship (UK)
- Board Member Relate (UK)
- Held various positions within the Labour Party, (UK) Vice Chair CLP, BAME Officer, Vice Chair & LCF Secretary
- She represented UK government as a delegate to the USA Health Care Conference
- She was also invited to Denmark to present to Danish Political Leaders on grassroots engagement and political campaigns.
Yemisi’s Latest Book
CHALLENGING STATUS QUO
A compelling narrative of resilience, leadership, and transformation. Journey through decades of healthcare innovation, political achievement, and community impact.
This captivating biography chronicles the extraordinary journey of Princess Yemisi’s life, defying tradition and societal norms. Born into African royalty, Yemisi embarks on a remarkable odyssey marked by resilience and unwavering courage. Transcending cultural boundaries and expectations, Yemisi’s story offers a powerful testament to the human capacity for change.