Dr. Sophia Nnenna Ononye, PhD Mph MBA Nacd.Dc
About Dr. Sophia Nnenna Ononye, PhD Mph MBA Nacd.Dc
Dr. Sophia Nnenna Ononye, PhD MPH MBA NACD.DC is a Nigerian American Scientist, Entrepreneur, Board Director, and Strategic Communications Leader. Dr. Ononye has over 15 years of cross-functional experience in the biopharmaceutical industry across drug discovery, medical affairs, strategic marketing, and corporate communications. In addition to her specialty training in hematology, oncology and women's health, Dr. Ononye's diverse therapeutic area experience includes regenerative medicine, aesthetic medicine, and rare genetic disorders. She has authored over 30 publications in leading outlets like WebMD, MIT Technology Review, Medscape, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Dr. Ononye is the owner and principal of The Sophia Consulting Firm (SCF), a certified, 100% woman-and minority-owned scientific communications and executive leadership consultancy. She is the Creator, Host, and Producer of SCF's flagship video podcast series, Amplifying Scientific Innovation®, launched at the height of COVID-19 as a credible source of information on science advocacy, health equity, and influential leadership. In Summer 2024, Dr. Ononye will launch the first in SCF’s flagship Amplifying Scientific Innovation® leadership book series, Leadership Perspectives on Scientific Innovation, available on Amazon, BookBaby, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers. Dr. Ononye is is a Yale Entrepreneur in Residence, Daré Bioscience Board Adviser, EY Entrepreneurs Access Network inaugural member, Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network Advisory Council Member, and former President of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) New York Chapter. Dr. Ononye's prestigious accolades include a 2023 National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) 40 under 40 Minority Health Leader Award; 2022 Nasdaq closing bell recognition as one of the first 1,000 National Association of Corporate Directors Certified Directors; a 2021 Commetric Top Digital Health Influencer (FemTech); and a 2020 HBA Mentor award and HBA Spark Award. Dr. Ononye holds a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and an MBA in Healthcare Management from UConn; an MPH in Public Health Administration from the University of Toledo; and an Honors BS in Biochemistry from Bowling Green State University. She completed her postdoctoral training in Medical Oncology at the Yale School of Medicine. Learn more at www.sophiaconsultingfirm.com/leadership.