About Our Novi Public / Third Sector Leaders 2024

Emma Oldham

Emma Oldham is an environmental campaigner, accomplished author and public speaker. As a councillor and cabinet member in local government, she leads the charge for transformative environmental policies and grassroots action.
 
Her unwavering commitment to environmental causes has earned her national recognition, including the prestigious Women of the Future Award in the Community Spirit category in 2023 and the ENDS Power List in 2024.

Julie Hammond

I am a multi-award-winning NHS GP with eight years of clinical experience, specialising in women’s health, family planning, mental health and aesthetic medicine. I am based in Kent and a passionate advocate for health equity. I have worked to raise awareness to support the health of the Afro-Caribbean community and reduce the gap in health inequalities experienced by this community as a Steering Group Member for the London Inspire Programme. To further my mission to narrow healthcare inequalities and ensure equitable healthcare, I am a Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust Health Governor, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, Core 20 Ambassador for NHS England, BMA EDI Advisory Group Member, member of the North Kent Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership, member of the Wellbeing of Women’s Health Collective and the Kent and Medway LMNS Equity and Equality Oversight Group, Trustee of West Kent Mind and co-chair of diversity, equity and inclusion subgroup, Mentor, Director of Events of Black Female Doctors UK and a UN Women UK delegate.
 
I have collaborated with NHS England and several grassroots organisations as part of public health promotion campaigns, including Black Women Rising, CoppaFeel!, FivexMore, The Motherhood Group, The Essential Baby Company, Dope Black Dads and MumsPride.
 
In addition to my medical career and philanthropic ventures, I established Dr Hammond Aesthetics in 2018. I specialise in high-quality aesthetic procedures. I offer a full range of rejuvenating medical-grade cosmetic treatments, ranging from anti-wrinkle injections and skin peels to facial contouring using dermal fillers, to restore and maintain healthy, youthful and beautiful skin in patients of all skin types and tones. My clinic has a five-star review rating on Google and I have treated over 400 clients and performed thousands of aesthetic treatments and procedures. I am based in three clinics in the Kent area including Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Rehana Ramesh

A customer focused digital transformation leader with over 24 years of local government experience in development and delivery of strategies and services, leading and implementing digital transformation programmes. My core values of integrity, courage, innovation, authenticity, inclusivity and respect has helped me build and nourish high-performing teams to deliver customer-focused strategies and measurable impact. I believe news technologies and ethical use of data play a key role in our mission to transform the lives of residents, support businesses, shape local government services and empower every stakeholder.