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Chinwe Okocha, Board Member

Board Member

Chinwe Okocha

DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Doctorally accomplished Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and healthcare leader with nearly two decades of experience in nursing and behavioral health.

Biography

Chinwe Okocha is a doctorally accomplished Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, and healthcare leader with nearly two decades of experience in nursing, behavioral health, case management, and patient advocacy.

Throughout her distinguished career, Chinwe has served in a variety of clinical and leadership roles, including psychiatric care provider, case manager, home care nurse, and charge nurse.

Her expertise spans mental health assessment and treatment, care coordination, patient safety, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is passionate about advancing healthcare outcomes and improving access to quality behavioral health services.

As a Board Member of the Nnenna Yuukay Foundation, Chinwe brings valuable healthcare expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to community service. Her dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and families aligns strongly with the Foundation’s mission of promoting education, health, and community empowerment.

Education

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Ohio University

Master of Science in Nursing Education

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of Massachusetts Boston

Professional Experience

Nearly two decades of experience in nursing, behavioral health, case management, and patient advocacy.

Served as psychiatric care provider, case manager, home care nurse, and charge nurse.

Expertise in mental health assessment and treatment, care coordination, patient safety, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Passionate about advancing healthcare outcomes and improving access to quality behavioral health services.

Leadership Philosophy

Advancing healthcare outcomes and improving access to quality behavioral health services is not just a profession — it is a calling that extends to every community we serve through the foundation.

Foundation Responsibilities

As a Board Member, Chinwe brings valuable healthcare expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to community service, helping guide the foundation’s mission of promoting education, health, and community empowerment.

Want to connect with Chinwe?

nnennayuukayfoundation@gmail.com