Mission On a mission to upskill and reskill 10 million talents in tech & healthcare | Preparing internationally educated talents and immigrants for the future of work | Career Strategist | Circular Migration Coach | AI Enthusiast | Tech Innovator | Social Impact Entrepreneur | Multi-Award-Winning Digital Health Expert
Vision Creating a Future that Leverages AI for Impact, Influence, Income and Sustainable Dvelopment
Professional Overview Josiah Jackson-Okesola (Jayjay) is a 47-year-old, multi-award-winning and internationally celebrated healthcare leader, tech innovator, social impact entrepreneur and circular migration expert whose 24-year career is defined by groundbreaking contributions across healthcare, digital media, and technology innovation. Popularly referred to as “Jayjay” by family, friends, and colleagues, Josiah's career has been marked by unprecedented milestones and global recognition.
Career Milestones & Recognition
- 2013: Received his first international recognition/award from the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Geneva, Switzerland, for contributions to healthcare leadership and advocacy
- 2018: Appointed coordinator of the Nursing Now Campaign, a global initiative co-led by International Council of Nurses (ICN), World Health Organization (WHO), and the Burdett Trust for Nursing, United Kingdom
- 2019: Led a digital media healthcare innovation that won the Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA 2019) - Digital Media Broadcast Category
- 2020: Awarded the prestigious Truth About Nursing Decade Award in recognition for his contributions in the digital innovation field, earning him a seat on the board of U.S most renowned digital media advocacy organization, a position only held by one other African in history of the organization.
- 2021: Won a highly prestigious scholarship award to study Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Drexel University, USA, opening up a new chapter of his career, as he transitioned into the tech, innovation and entrepreneurship field.
- 2024: Recorded his biggest career break, completing a long-awaited career switch from clinical healthcare practice to the healthtech and innovation field. He currently works as a Tele-Mental Health Expert with the National Health Service (NHS), England, where he leverages AI and digital innovation to transform healthcare delivery.
Education & Expertise His expertise in tech innovation and enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence is underpinned by specialized training in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Drexel University, USA, combining academic excellence with practical implementation of tech and AI solutions across the field of healthcare, education and workforce development.
Current Focus Pioneering initiatives in three key areas:
- Workforce Development Using AI to upskill and reskill talents in healthcare and tech Preparing international talents for the future of work
- Circular Migration Developing AI-powered solutions for ethical international migration and global talent mobility Supporting cultural adaptation and workplace integration of newly arriving immigrants
- Mental Health Innovation Creating accessible, AI-enhanced mental health support systems for underserved communities Leveraging digital innovation and telemedicine in mental healthcare delivery
Tech Products & Innovations Currently leading the development of three transformative platforms:
- A tech innovation hub focused on closing the gender gap in tech and nurturing the next generation of female tech innovators and entrepreneurs.
- A diaspora-led, multi-lingual, AI-powered EdTech + HRTech + circular migration startup leveraging mentor-matching system to connect local and international talents with immigrant experts with lived experiences.
- An AI-powered, immigrant-focused Telemedia and Tele-Mental Health mobile application using AI and machine learning to support the psycho-social wellbeing of underserved communities, with special attention to children, adolescents and women.
Personal Life Married to his best friend and lover, Queen Okesola, an award-winning UK-based mental health nurse, practice educator, and EdTech Innovator, for 21 years. They are proud parents of three children aged 20, 18, and 13.
Impact & Legacy As a visionary social impact entrepreneur, serial innovator, and circular migration strategist, Jayjay has emerged as a transformational figure for international talents and immigrants seeking breakthroughs on the global landscape in countries of origin and destination. Gradually emerging as a sought-after thought leader and social impact icon across fields such mental healthcare, as tech and AI, education, and international migration, his work continues to inspire revolutionary breakthroughs across Africa, Europe, and the global landscape, while pursuing his mission to empower 10 million talents to solve global skilled talent shortages by the year 2030.
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