As the Founder of Crescent Kids, Funmi Vanessa Ullam has emerged as a pivotal figure at the intersection of health, science, and technology, driven by her personal journey that began with her newborn's life-threatening diagnosis. This profound experience ignited her passion for advocating for children...
As the Founder of Crescent Kids, Funmi Vanessa Ullam has emerged as a pivotal figure at the intersection of health, science, and technology, driven by her personal journey that began with her newborn's life-threatening diagnosis. This profound experience ignited her passion for advocating for children with Sickle Cell disease, leading her to establish Crescent Kids as a beacon of hope and support for affected families. Under her leadership, Crescent Kids has achieved remarkable milestones in fundraising, successfully securing vital funding for outreach programs that directly benefit children with Sickle Cell in both the UK and Nigeria.
Vanessa's expertise in non-profit management is complemented by her adeptness in project management, where she has excelled in coordinating mission programs that address critical health challenges. Her ability to manage virtual teams and regional leads has been instrumental in ensuring the seamless execution of initiatives designed to raise awareness and provide resources for families navigating the complexities of Sickle Cell disease.
In addition to her non-profit endeavors, Vanessa's background in technology—spanning cloud computing, managed services, and unified communications—enables her to leverage innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and outreach capabilities. Her experience with business-to-business (B2B) partnerships and channel management further strengthens Crescent Kids’ mission, fostering collaborations that amplify impact and drive sustainable change. Vanessa Ullam is not just a founder; she is a visionary leader committed to transforming the landscape of pediatric health through compassion, innovation, and community engagement.