Dr. Cheryl Okoli, DHA, is a seasoned healthcare consultant and advocate with extensive experience in healthcare administration and a passionate commitment to uplifting Indigenous communities in Canada. She is the founder of Shalom Eagles Wings, an organization dedicated to consultation, advocacy, and empowerment within the healthcare sector.
Okoli is also the visionary behind Renata Wellness and Recreation Retreat, a space designed for healthcare providers to rejuvenate and recalibrate. This retreat offers healthcare providers the resources and support needed to continue their vital work, equipping them with tools to be positive change agents in their workplaces.
Addressing Pain Points in Healthcare
Dr. Okoli addresses common pain points in healthcare organizations through a multifaceted approach, working in five key areas: leadership, workforce development, organizational culture, and climate, partnership forging, and financial practices.
In leadership, she identifies and resolves issues related to high turnover rates, providing targeted coaching and support to enhance the skills and effectiveness of existing leaders. In workforce development, she designs and implements educational programs tailored to optimize patient outcomes, equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge.
Her focus on organizational culture and climate involves conducting thorough assessments and workshops to foster a positive team environment, aligning departmental goals with the overarching mission and vision of the organization.
Okoli is also adept at forging partnerships, particularly with Indigenous communities, to promote healing and reconciliation. Her expertise in this area ensures that diverse voices are heard and integrated into strategic planning.
Lastly, her commitment to continuous quality improvement extends to financial practices, where she emphasizes the link between a healthy organizational culture and financial sustainability. By addressing these five key areas, she ensures that healthcare organizations can navigate their challenges effectively and thrive in delivering high-quality care.
Interdisciplinary Team Development
Okoli has a rich background in working with various healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach. She has assisted therapists, social workers, and other professionals in creating comprehensive budgets for their services. This strategic planning not only helps secure government funding and partnerships with key stakeholders but also ensures the sustainability and growth of essential healthcare programs.
Okoli’s ability to facilitate effective team collaboration and resource management is evident in her successful track record, which includes optimizing organizational operations, enhancing service delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within healthcare settings. Her holistic approach ensures that all aspects of patient care and organizational needs are addressed, leading to improved outcomes and overall community well-being.
Commitment to Indigenous Communities
Dr. Okoli’s dedication to Indigenous populations is deeply rooted in her commitment to social justice. She provides a historical context, explaining the three main groups: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Her passion for helping Indigenous communities is evident through her work in strategic management and education.
A notable project involved assisting a First Nation in Alberta with their restorative circles. These circles focus on healing and restoring the victim, perpetrator, and community, rather than simply administering punitive justice. Dr. Okoli helped them craft their visions and missions and conducted a thorough needs assessment involving key stakeholders including youth, seniors, and healthcare teams. This holistic approach ensures that all voices are heard and integrated into the community’s healing process.
Innovative Programs for Youth
Dr. Okoli also spearheaded a program at the Calgary Young Offenders Centre called “Chapel Dance.” This initiative combined conflict resolution skills with dance, making the learning process engaging and memorable for incarcerated youth, many of whom were Indigenous. The program’s success underscored her innovative approach to education and rehabilitation.
Dr. Cheryl Okoli’s multifaceted approach to healthcare administration, community advocacy, and wellness reflects her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact. Her work addresses immediate needs while fostering long-term, sustainable improvements in both healthcare and community settings.
Organizations looking to benefit from Dr. Okoli’s expertise can reach her through her website, shalomeagleswings.care, or via email at [email protected].
Additionally, she encourages the public to support her wellness retreat project by signing her petition, accessible through a simple Google search for “Doctor Cheryl Okoli’s petition.”
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