Dr. Stella Enyi Okereke-Nwokeji is the President/Founder of DSEN Foundation (http://dsenfoundation.org), a U.S. based non-profit organization with a global mission of creating opportunities for change. We seek to improve the quality of life of a diverse community by breaking barriers and reducing preventive and chronic conditions. Our vision is to build communities through outreach, health education, medication management, and case management.    

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Dr. Stella E. Okereke-Nwokeji is a board certified family medicine nurse practitioner and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Tennessee Health Science, Memphis, TN. She has 30+ years of skill building within the healthcare industry. She provides medical care to the residents of the Mid-South. She is a Fellow of Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND). This program “improves the health of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities.” She enjoys providing medical care to her pediatric population. 

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Dr Okereke-Nwokeji is a Scholar of Dr. Ambrose Paul Scholars Program for Preventive Medicine, a program planned and implemented by the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR). The program teaches its scholar to learn and integrate public health into their clinical practice.​

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She is also the Host of Med Hour With Dr. Stella, an interactive medical online platform. Med Hour With Dr. Stella provides avenues for questions and answers via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and phone calls etc. 

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Dr. Okereke-Nwokeji is a scholar of Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB) and participates in the SREB yearly “Compact for Faculty Diversity” Conference. This institute on Teaching and Mentoring is the largest gathering of minority Ph.D. scholars and academics in the country.

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She also holds a juris doctorate (J.D.) and is a strong advocate for health law/health policy. She is an active member of Nigerian American Bar Association (NABA), a national legal organization for Nigerian lawyers in American. She is also a member of National Congress of Black Women Inc (NCBW) at the national and National Congress of Black Women Memphis Metropolitan. NCBW serves as a nonpartisan voice of advocacy on issues affecting the appointment of women at all levels of government with a goal to increase the participation of women of color in the educational, political, economic, and social arenas.

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Dr. Okereke-Nwokeji has published numerous peer reviewed articles and presented in several scientific publications, symposiums, and conferences respectively. She has written several books and has a guide for people dealing with mental health following the pandemic titled, Coping with Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19: Ten Helpful Strategies and is on sell on Amazon. Her popular book, The History of Nigeria: Pre-colonial era, Colonial Amalgamation and Analysis of Earlier Nigerian Federal Polity is a must read. Check out the book tab above for this book and others.

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Dr. Okereke-Nwokeji mentors undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. She has had the privilege of being an advisor and mentor to several students at different educational levels. She continues to look for ways to use her medical and legal experiences to leverage her strong clinical, educational, and project management skills in her professional career.

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In addition, she is a Motivational Speaker and has been invited to be a Keynote Speaker and a Guest Speaker at different organizations’ events. She brings her poise, elegance, and engaging personality to any occasion.

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She enjoys volunteering at a local clinic in Memphis where she provides free medical care to individuals without health insurance. Dr. Okereke-Nwokeji continues to receive yearly recognitions for volunteering her time and expertise in providing quality health care to those in need.