Oluomachi Yvonne Okereke
Clinical and community pharmacist, President of the PDA NAWP Network, 2026-28
As a dedicated and passionate pharmacist with a robust background in clinical and community settings across West Africa and the UK, Yvonne has consistently pursued excellence in patient care and pharmaceutical services in her years of practice. Her journey in pharmacy, from her academic background to her diverse professional experiences, has equipped Yvonne with a deep understanding of pharmacists’ vital role in safeguarding public health.
Yvonne’s involvement in the PDA stems from her commitment to upholding pharmacists’ rights and professional integrity. Every pharmacist deserves a fair and just working environment, and Yvonne is particularly passionate about advocating for equality within the profession by promoting equal opportunities and ensuring that all pharmacists, regardless of their background, are supported and empowered. Her goal is to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system by participating in and supporting the PDA’s objectives, which closely align with her professional and personal values.
Yvonne said, “I feel especially privileged to be the incoming President of NAWP. It is an honour to build on the legacy of the women who have come before me, while helping to create even more opportunities for women pharmacists to connect, be heard, and lead. I’m excited to serve our members and contribute to shaping the next chapter of NAWP.”
Dr Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila
Locum Pharmacist, Vice-President of the PDA NAWP Network
Ayisat is a pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience across community pharmacy, pharmacy management, GP practice, and consultancy. She is passionate about people, professional development, and creating opportunities for pharmacists to succeed, regardless of their background.
Ayisat said, “I joined the PDA and the NAWP Network because I believe strongly in the power of representation, advocacy, and collective action. Equality is particularly important to me because everyone should feel valued, heard, and able to progress within the pharmacy profession. As Vice President of the NAWP Network and a member of the Equality Network Committee, I look forward to contributing my experience, supporting colleagues, empowering women, and helping to create a more inclusive and equitable profession for current and future generations.”
Wye Bing Chan
Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Honorary Secretary of the PDA NAWP Network
Wye Bing was a PDA Workplace Representative in her previous hospital role and now works as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist in a community trust. She originally joined NAWP to understand the barriers preventing women pharmacists from thriving and this is her third term on the committee as Honorary Secretary.
She said, “Thank you for the honour for serving as your Honorary Secretary again. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with our committee in championing NAWP over the next two years.”
Lourette Latif Philips
Locum community/prison pharmacist, Immediate Past-President of the PDA NAWP Network
Lourette is an Independent Prescriber and Community and Prison Locum Pharmacist. Since graduating in 2005, she has held various managerial positions and played a significant role in the Covid-19 vaccination clinics, first as a vaccinator and then as a pharmacy and clinic lead. Lourette has been a PDA Locum Rep since May 2022 and is now Chair of the South East Regional Committee.
Throughout her time in the pharmacy industry, Lourette has witnessed and experienced misconduct in various situations. She aims to use her role on the NAWP committee to promote women’s equality in pharmacy and shine a brighter light on various women’s health issues.
Lourette said, “I joined the NAWP Network after becoming a PDA Rep. We discuss issues that shouldn’t but still affect women at work. We raise awareness by holding events, launching publications, and providing a safe space. As an Egyptian female pharmacist, I have had my fair share of sexual and racial harassment during my career. I have also supported other female colleagues through their difficult times. I was honoured to be the President of the PDA NAWP Network from 2024 – 2026 and now look forward to supporting the newly elected committee as Immediate Past President. Alongside the other committee members, I hope we can provide continued support and a voice for female pharmacists. I look forward to building on my experience of representation, engagement, and advocacy as the newly elected Chair for the Union’s South East Region.”
Community/GP pharmacist, co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network
Ayah is the manager at a community pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist at a GP surgery with an independent prescribing qualification. By working through different sectors such as hospital, community, and primary care as well as locuming, Ayah has experienced various issues that can have an impact on pharmacists.
Ayah said, “I have always been passionate about women’s health and feel like my role for NAWP guided me through this path. I’m so grateful to be part of a fantastic team that helps to empower and support each other. My involvement with NAWP is such a dream – I love every second of it, but I couldn’t have done it without the encouragement of the other committee members alongside me. NAWP is truly a sisterhood network and is much needed in the pharmacy world for women. I’m so excited to work with our amazing new President. I can’t imagine my journey as a pharmacist without NAWP.”
Daniela Rusalim
Pharmacist advanced practitioner, co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network
Daniela is a pharmacist advanced practitioner and an independent prescriber with more than two decades of experience in community pharmacy, primary, and secondary care. Daniela has been trained as a representative by the PDA Union for Boots in the East of England region and is also an active member of the Equal Pay Joint Working Party.
Daniela said, “I was absolutely delighted to serve as the Vice-President of NAWP for three terms and now continue on the committee in the capacity as co-opted member, supporting initiatives that benefit and motivate our members. I am so pleased that the influence of NAWP is growing and that we have such talented women on the committee, both elected and co-opted membersYvonne served as a co-opted NAWP committee member since February 2024. She has also been actively involved across the PDA, first as a PDA Trainee Rep and later as a PDA Workplace Representative, including serving on the Joint Negotiating Consultative Committee at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she works as a Rotational Pharmacist. In 2024, she was previously Honorary Secretary of the PDA BAME Network.
Naina Chotai
Community and locum pharmacist, co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network
Naina is a pharmacist who also runs a consultancy that provides professional support to independent pharmacist-owners in London and the South East. Naina has been a member of the PDA since 2010.
Naina said, “Congratulations and welcome to the new NAWP committee. I’m so proud to hand over to the newly elected committee. Guided by experienced past Presidents, NAWP will continue to add value to our women pharmacists and provide support in this challenging environment for the profession.”
Nicola Rees
Community pharmacist and co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network
Nicola has been a community pharmacist for over 20 years and a member of the PDA Union since 2012. Nicola is part of the PDA Reps Network in Boots and is an active NAWP member and has been involved in building links with the European Women Pharmacists Meeting (EWPM).
Nicola said, “As a co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network, I will be working with the committee to support and represent the views and concerns of women pharmacists.”
Nadira Mehjabin
Medicines optimisation pharmacist and co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network
Nadira is an experienced medicines optimisation pharmacist and independent prescriber with a background spanning primary and secondary care across NHS commissioning and provider organisations.
Through her involvement with NAWP, she supports initiatives that encourage growth, professional development and progression for women in pharmacy.
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