Faculty

Olajumoke (Jummy) Ojeleye is a nurse-midwife and maternal and child health nurse scientist with experience in both clinical and academic settings. Her research, which has been recognized by global organizations, focuses on women’s mental health and seeks to improve the childbearing experiences for all women and their families on a global level. During her doctoral studies, she examined the perinatal mental health literacy, mental health needs, care preferences, and access to mental health care among perinatal adolescents to a gain an understanding to develop innovative and sustainable interventions. In addition to her research, Ojeleye is deeply committed to teaching and enhancing knowledge and skills.

Education

• PhD, University of South Florida
• MSN, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• BSN, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Selected Editorial Activities

• Reviewer, African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health

Selected Awards & Honors

• International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses First Place Poster Award, 2025
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association Research Award, 2024
• International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Foundation Mental Health and Wellness Research Award, 2024
• University of South Florida Health Dean’s Interprofessional Research Award, 2024
• Predoctoral Award, International Nursing Scholarship for Pre-PhD in Research Excellence (INSPPIRE), 2018

Selected Professional Activities

• Research Workgroup Member, Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative
• Conference Facilitator, Virtual International Day of the Midwife Conferences
• Member, Southern Nursing Research ‎Society
• Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
• Member, Postpartum Support International