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Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

AD /Senior Manager Integrated Governance (Interim Consultant)

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  • About me

    Freeman, City of London; Multi award-winning, Social Ed-tech Entrepreneur, Published Author, Board game Inventor, Speaker, Politician, problem solver, Mental Health First Aider and new pianist

  • Education

    • School for social entrepreneurs SSE

      2015 - 2016
      Fellowship Practical social enterprise training for start ups

      Designing a Business model, Branding /Marketing, Communication, Legal structures and Contracts, Intellectual property, Social media and more.

    • University of East London School of Law and Social Sciences, British Council

      2015 - 2016
      Active Citizenship programme

      Active Citizens connects organisations and people around the world that are working to make a difference in their community

    • University of Ibadan

      1983 - 1988
      MBBS Medicine & Surgery

      Activities and Societies: Dokita - Medical Student Magazine/ Debate group Music - Student Music Band TV appearances

    • University of Lagos

      1982 - 1983
      Prelim Science

      Activities and Societies: Music Band

    • City University London

      2000 - 2002
      MSc Medical Informatics

      Subjects included - Cost & Quality in Healthcare, Telemedicine, Medical Informatics, Databases, Clinical Governance, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics

  • Experience

    • NHS

      Apr 2005 - Mar 2009
      AD /Senior Manager Integrated Governance (Interim Consultant)

      Strategy Implementation, Direction and Control of Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Integrated Assurance, Policy, Quality and Performance Management, Change Management, Project Management, Monitoring in the NHS.

    • Christian Party

      Mar 2010 - May 2010
      MP Candidate

      I joined the Christian Party and ran as an MP candidate for the Thurrock Constituency in the last General elections.

    • BMONEYWIZE CIC

      Oct 2010 - now
      Founder, bMoney Wize

      Director/ Founder of Award winning Financial Education & Financial literacy social enterprise developing games to improve financial literacy and numeracy skills in young people and disadvantaged communities. Using edutainment, fun, engaging, interactive money #game workshops to help young people gain knowledge, confidence and skills to learn how to manage their #money.Products: bMoneywize board game, Budget on Track board gameBook contributing author -Love Unboxed2Book: Top 5 tips for debt managementBook: Blog Wave / Blog Wave (in red) Show less

    • Reimagine Education. Wharton Business School

      Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
      Judge for International Awards / Competition

      I will be judging worldwide, innovation competition entries for Reimagine Education awards

    • Department for Education

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2024
      Expert Panel Member /- T Level Ambassador (Business Admin)

      Expert Panel member to DfE to help shape curriculum and course content for the new TLevels. More information here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv3zpEAm3sk&feature=youtu.be

    • Barking and Dagenham Renew

      Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
      Panel Member

      Overseeing and marking Funding applications

    • Community Chest Steering Group

      Dec 2024 - now
      Community Steering Group Member

      To effectively plan and deliver the funding process from initial consultation toevaluation.To ensure that the fund is used effectively to achieve its intended outcomes.To participate in the determination of funding criteria and the decision-makingprocess, communicating these effectively to participating organisations.To participate in the development and implementation of a coherent and appropriateevaluation process.To advise participating organisations, helping them to understand the requirementsof the fund and what the best practice is as determined by the previous round and more.. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aider for Mental Health

      Firstaidawards
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Money Mentor issued by NSAFS

      National Skills Academy for Financial Services
      Oct 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • Quality Mark

      Association for Citizenship Teaching
      Dec 2022

    • Systeme.io course completion

      Systeme.io
      View certificate certificate

    • Systeme

      Systeme.io
      Aug 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Freeman City of London City of London Corporation Apr 2024 “This is in recognition of your extraordinary contributions to the City and the UK - particularly towards the emerging generation.”
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Quality Mark for the Teenager Money workbook Association for Citizenship Teaching Dec 2022 "The Facilitators' guide to the Teenage Money course is a clear and useful resource for teachers looking to get started with finance education. It provides lots of engaging activities that also support tutors and non-specialists with inspiration and guidance in leading young people through the maze of financial topics. The resource can be used to build a foundation for developing financial literacy and support the requirements for teaching financial and economic education in the National… Show more "The Facilitators' guide to the Teenage Money course is a clear and useful resource for teachers looking to get started with finance education. It provides lots of engaging activities that also support tutors and non-specialists with inspiration and guidance in leading young people through the maze of financial topics. The resource can be used to build a foundation for developing financial literacy and support the requirements for teaching financial and economic education in the National Curriculum for Citizenship. ACT is pleased to endorse this publication." By ACT Show less
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Most Innovative Numeracy Solutions Provider - London Education & Training awards Apr 2021 London's Most innovative numeracy solutions provider
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Most innovative numeracy solutions provider Education and Training Awards Apr 2021 Innovation in providing educational solutions for numeracy
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      London New Years Day Parade #LNYDP Feb 2019 Participating in the annual #LNYDP in Piccadilly showcasing Barking and Dagenham diverse culture
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Finalist Gathering of Africa’s best awards mr @TrumpetMedia group and multiple sponsors Dec 2018 Finalist - Financial Education www.Gabawards.com
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards -Financial Adviser of the Year /Woman of the Year nomination – Platforms 2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards Jun 2018 Congratulations, you have been nominated for the 2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards! Your nomination in the category or categories listed below is testament to the fact that you already inspire your colleagues in the industry. Dear Arinola Araba,Congratulations, you have been nominated for the 2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards!Your nomination in the category or categories listed below is testament to the fact that you already inspire your colleagues in… Show more Congratulations, you have been nominated for the 2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards! Your nomination in the category or categories listed below is testament to the fact that you already inspire your colleagues in the industry. Dear Arinola Araba,Congratulations, you have been nominated for the 2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards!Your nomination in the category or categories listed below is testament to the fact that you already inspire your colleagues in the industry.Category(ies): Financial Adviser of the Year /Woman of the Year – Platforms Show less
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      National Diversity Awards 2018 Diversity Awards Jun 2018 Community Organisation awards category - National Diversity Awards nomination
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Women in Financial Advice Professional Adviser Jun 2018 Women in Financial Advice Award nomination
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Woman in Business Wise Woman Awards Mar 2018 Recognised for contribution to impacting the community.
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Student Led Innovation Reimagine Education Dec 2017 Recognition for bMoneywize as a student-led innovation (nomination).
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Student Led Innovation award Shortlist Reimagine Education Oct 2017 Global awards for educational innovation.
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Award Nomination - Highly commended Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Jul 2016 Innovation and Use of Digital media
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Shortlisting for Presence Learning Award Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania 2016 Reimagine Education - Presence Learning
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Corporate Entrepreneur Awards 2015 (Nomination in Best New Product) Market Gravity Nov 2015 We joined the annual celebration of innovation with over "400 of Europe’s most creative, disruptive and entrepreneurial business leaders at this year’s Market Gravity Corporate Entrepreneur Awards" We were one of the 100+ nominations for innovations in the Best New product category, for big business received this year. http://marketgravity.com/blog-item/big-business-innovation-is-thriving-cea-nominees
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Best Supporting organisation East Thames's Starting Point Community Support project Mar 2015 We were honoured for providing support to other community groups and social enterprises in Barking and Dagenham ni East London
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      Barking and Dagenham Business Awards - Innovation Barking and Dagenham Business Awards Barking and Dagenham Business Awards Jul 2013 Recognition for contribution to an innovative way to help community people manage money
    • Awarded to Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc
      BITC Business in the Communtiy Apr 2013 Award for Recognition as an Innovative Socio-Entrepreneur

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Peer Mentor

      Issued by Refuge on Oct 2020
      RefugeAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • NHS Volunteers

      Issued by NHS on Apr 2020
      NHSAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • Host in Varied roles. Arts. Entrepreurship

      Issued by Hillsong Church on Jan 2005
      Hillsong ChurchAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • Educational Champion

      Issued by Personal Finance Society on Dec 2018
      Personal Finance SocietyAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • Foodbank Volunteer

      Issued by Dagenham Churches together on Jun 2022
      Dagenham Churches togetherAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • People Greeter

      Issued by London Riverside church on Jan 2022
      London Riverside churchAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • Volunteer Adviser

      Issued by Citizens Advice on Aug 2006
      Citizens AdviceAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • Business Adviser

      Issued by Young Enterprise UK on Oct 2017
      Young Enterprise UKAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc

    • Business Champion / Adviser

      Issued by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham on Jun 2018
      London Borough of Barking and DagenhamAssociated with Dr Arinola Araba MBBS MSc