Ore Ogunbiyi
About Ore Ogunbiyi
Ore Ogunbiyi is a Health Care and Consumer Correspondent at The Economist, where she has worked since 2021. She has contributed to various media outlets and co-authored a manifesto that is being adapted into a TV series.
Work at The Economist
Ogunbiyi has been serving as the Health Care and Consumer Correspondent at The Economist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on health care issues and consumer trends, contributing to the publication's extensive coverage of these topics. Based in London, she has been with the organization for three years, providing insights and analysis on various health-related matters.
Education and Expertise
Ogunbiyi studied at the University of Cambridge from 2015 to 2018, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human, Social and Political Sciences, focusing on Politics and International Relations. She furthered her education at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, obtaining a Master of Science in Journalism from 2018 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both political analysis and journalistic practices.
Background
Ogunbiyi's early education took place at Woldingham School, where she achieved A*A*A*A in her A Levels from 2010 to 2015. Following her studies, she interned at the BBC for one month in 2018 in Cambridge, UK. She then worked as a reporter at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism from 2018 to 2019, gaining valuable experience in the field of journalism.
Achievements
Ogunbiyi co-authored 'Taking Up Space: The Black Girl's Manifesto for Change,' which is currently being developed into a TV series by Sid Gentle and BBC. She also pioneered the Benin Bronze Repatriation Campaign at Cambridge, leading to the UK's first institutional repatriation of a Benin Bronze. Additionally, she conceived and photographed the viral #BlackMenofCambridgeUniversity Campaign while at Cambridge, showcasing her engagement in significant cultural discussions.
Media Appearances
Ogunbiyi has made numerous appearances on prominent media platforms, including BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News, Channel 4 News, BBC World News, and BBC Breakfast. These appearances highlight her expertise in health care and consumer issues, allowing her to reach a wider audience and contribute to public discourse on these important topics.