Our Board

Our Board

Ruby Greene

Ruby is a 74-year-old retired lecturer. Originally from Guyana, South America, she has lived in Stoke-on-Trent for the last twenty years. Ruby came to Britain in 1968 to pursue a career in Nursing.  She lived in London, where she became married and had 4 children. In 1981 Ruby switched careers to facilitate her growing family with whom she moved to Trinidad and Tobago.   Ruby completed post-graduate education at the Universities of The West Indies, Exeter, and Keele. She specialised in Reproductive Health and started lecturing firstly at the School of Nursing and then at the University of the West Indies.  Family dictates saw her return to the UK in the 1990’s when she became a lecturer at Cardiff University. In 2001, she transferred to Keele University.

On retirement, Ruby started volunteering in the community. Healthwatch was one of the organisations to which she contributed, joining the team for ‘Enter and View’ visits, and attending various communities’ forums. In 2021 a vacancy on the Healthwatch Advisory Board of this organisation arose. Ruby was invited to join this board. She accepted the chance to further contribute to the organisation at a decision-making level. Ruby continues to volunteer for ‘Enter and View’ visits and other communities’ forums.

Justina Heffton

Currently pursuing a Master’s in International Security, I bring strong networking skills and lived experiences that inform my perspective. I am passionate about supporting our community through my volunteer work with organizations addressing homelessness and addiction in Stoke-on-Trent. With a keen interest in current affairs, politics, and governance, I strive to ensure that our members’ voices and concerns are effectively represented.

Jumoke Ojo

Bamidele Atiba

Dr. Bamidele Paul Atiba joined Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent as a member of its Independent Strategic Advisory Board in 2024. With a robust background in medical education, public health, and clinical practice, Dr. Atiba brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board. His career spans over a decade, during which he has made significant contributions to medical practice, quality improvement, disease surveillance, and public health.

Dr. Atiba's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, followed by an MBChB and a Master of Public Health from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He further enhanced his expertise with a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from Aston University, Birmingham, UK. His commitment to continuous professional development is evident through his numerous certifications, including Fellowships with the Academy of Higher Education and the Royal Society of Public Health, UK.

In his professional career, Dr. Atiba has held various roles that have honed his skills in teaching, research, and clinical practice. As a Clinical Teaching Fellow at Aston Medical School, he has been instrumental in delivering lectures, facilitating tutorials, and mentoring medical students. His roles have also included significant responsibilities in quality improvement and disease surveillance, particularly during his tenure with the Catholic Caritas Federation of Nigeria.

As a member of the ISAB, Dr. Atiba leverages his extensive experience to provide strategic direction and oversight. His expertise in public health and medical education is invaluable in ensuring that Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent effectively represents the community's views and influences positive changes in health and social care services. Dr. Atiba's commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and his passion for teaching and research make him a vital asset to the board and the organization.