General Information

Name	Nonye
Last Name	Kolade
Nickname	nonny

Background

Organization	George Brown College
Professional Title	Student
Bio and Background	I am passionate about advancing health equity and making a positive impact in my community. I have a background in Biomedical science and just in the process of completing a postgraduate degree in health informatics Growing up in Nigeria I can tell the challenges associated with individuals accessing quality healthcare and reliable information.. As a member of the Force for Health Network, I am dedicated to being a positive change by getting involved in health care education and trainings and also contribute in anyway possible to give the needed population the things they need to strive
Why I am a Force for Health® Member...	To complete my course requirement for postgradute health informatics To be intentional about my health and that of my community
How I use the Force for Health Network Tools	The Virtual Gym is amazing
My inspiration	Therese my course leader
Location	Canada, my community is Canada, Nigeria, West Africa and Africa
What would you like people to know about your community?	Anything and everything available to them

My Citizenship Health Factors

Some of the factors that have been challenging for me have been...	Understanding peoples health challenges and how i can contribute to making it easier or more bearable for them to cope with
It's important for me to be part of my community's health because...	To render assistance to the most vulnerable
Some of the strength of my community health factors are:	Government health insurance
Some of the challenges in my community regarding certain health factors are:	????
I believe I can help improve my community's health by...	Getting very involved in education and interactive events

Advancing the DREAM

Advancing the DREAM - What it means to me

The disparities in the health sector is very personal to me owing that i am an immigrant from west Africa and have a first hand experience what he means and expected.

I wish to raise awareness as much as i can and educate those that needs the knowledge

My Action Pledge to Advance the DREAM?

I wish to be actively involved in the education, training and participate in health events

nonny