WOMAN OF FORTUNE
Optimistic Ola
Dr. Ola Orekunrin is a medical doctor, helicopter pilot and the healthcare entrepreneur founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, West Africa’s first Air Ambulance Service. She developed a passion for medicine and studied at the University of York, graduating at the age of 21 as one of the youngest medical doctors in the UK.
Ola is dedicated to bringing trauma care to the most remote parts of Western Africa, starting the company after her younger sister tragically died whilst traveling in Nigeria as a result of the absence of medical air service to transport her to hospital. She is also a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Ola wishes you an optimistic week.