BIO

Quisha Umemba brings over 20 years of diverse experience to her roles as a Registered Nurse, Public Health Practitioner, and Entrepreneur. A visionary in the field of public health entrepreneurship, Quisha believes that public health professionals are uniquely positioned to serve the field of Public Health through entrepreneurship leading the way for public health innovation. Her goal is to shed light on the pivotal role public health and healthcare professionals have in fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial landscape.  

Quisha is a curriculum designer, expert facilitator, and highly qualified and experienced corporate trainer specializing in training of trainers, leadership development, and a range of personal and professional development topics. She is a sought-after presenter with a dynamic speaking style and an expert at engaging audiences virtually and in person and she is a subject matter expert in public health and population health strategies that support individual development and organizational performance.  

Whether it's shedding light on pressing public health issues or empowering individuals to harness their full potential, Quisha’s goal is to spark change and inspire action, her life’s mission is to empower, educate, and transform the lives of others. She prides herself on being a "change-maker on a mission" to ignite conversations that matter.

To that effort, Quisha has authored the following books.  
Public Health Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Intersection of Purpose and Profit
An Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Public Health Professionals
WIN Women in Nursing: The Entrepreneur's Anthology Volume 1

Quisha is the CEO of Umemba Health, a woman-owned, minority-owned consulting firm that partners with government agencies, health systems, and organizations to deliver workforce solutions that drive real impact. Find out more by visiting www.umembahealth.com

“If you don’t build your dreams, someone else will hire you to build theirs.”
Tony A. Gaskins, Jr.