A Team of Awesome People
PHILOMENA IMADE-OMOREGIE OSAGIE (FOUNDING DIRECTOR)
About Philomena Imade-Omoregie Osagie, MCB, MPH, Master’s in Global Health, FRSPH, AFHEA, FAPH and Doctoral Student is the Founder and Director of PEARL Initiative CIC, leading community-focused programmes that promote wellbeing, education, and resilience. With more than nine years’ experience in the non-profit sector, she holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and Global Health and is pursuing a PhD in Health Studies. As a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) and Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), she combines research, practice, and leadership to create meaningful impact.
PINKY RAJPUT (DIRECTOR)
Pinky Rajput is an accomplished leader with extensive experience across the non-profit, voluntary, and private sectors, bringing deep expertise in global philanthropy, social impact, and systems change. With a career dedicated to improving outcomes for people facing multiple disadvantages, Pinky has designed and led multi-million-pound programmes, built strategic cross-sector partnerships, and influenced policy reform at both local and national levels
OLUWASOLA ONI (MEMBER OF BOARD)
Oluwasola Oni (he/him) is a health professional with a background in Global Health and Environmental Biology. He works closely with local communities and organizations to support well-being, build strong partnerships, and create solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Oluwasola is driven by a passion for health equity and a deep belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter their background.
DR. ANA OPREA (DIRECTOR)
Dr Ana Oprea is a Director of PEARL Initiative CIC where she leads on research projects with social impact and on participatory projects that empower marginalised communities. She is an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and collaborative practitioner, academic and researcher, passionate about promoting social justice, human rights, and social responsibility. She is a Social Worker with over 25 years of interdisciplinary experience in social care and criminal justice. Dr Ana Oprea Oprea has PhD Sociology, MA Community Justice, BA Social Work with Major in Probation Studies.
DANIEL OGUNNUBI (MEMBER OF BOARD)
Daniel Ogunnubi is a Project Manager and community leader passionate about healthcare improvement, youth empowerment, and sustainable change. With experience across the NHS, faith-based initiatives, and mentoring, he brings expertise in project delivery, leadership, and innovation to drive impact, inspire collaboration, and create solutions that transform lives and communities.