Adaora Okoli Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below
Travels From:
MSY - New Orleans, LA
Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare
Secondary Topic Category:
African American & Black
Adaora Okoli Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Dr. Adaora Okoli is an Internal Medicine Resident at Tulane University with a distinguished commitment to global health and infectious disease research. She gained international recognition for her courageous role in combating the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria. Her work has been featured in renowned publications, including The New York Times and Time magazine. Passionate about improving healthcare access, Dr. Okoli continues to engage in impactful initiatives worldwide. Her dedication serves as an inspiration to the medical community and beyond.
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