Dr. Kelly O. Elmore, M.D.
Kelly O. Elmore, M.D. is a board-certified OB/GYN, health care executive and chief wellness officer for clients across the globe. While Dr. Elmore considers her practice, Viva Life Health Hub in San Diego, as her home, she travels the world and sees most of her private medical concierge patients virtually.
After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Dr. Elmore completed her medical degree at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine on a full scholarship and residency in San Diego, California. Dr. Elmore holds a master’s in business administration, which she completed while managing her full-time medical practice, as well as her business, KOE Medical Consulting Inc.
Dr. Elmore is a high-energy and dynamic speaker who grasps the attention of her audience and leaves a positive and memorable impression. Her life motto, which she shares wholeheartedly with her patients is: “To educate, encourage, and inspire men, women, and youth to #Vivalife, starting with their health.”
When she’s not helping her patients, Dr. Elmore is giving back to the community, serving as an advisory member of the Logan Heights Community Development Corporation in San Diego. She also participates in humanitarian surgical missions and global education.
Dr. Coleman K. Obasaju, M.D., Ph.D.
Coleman K. Obasaju, M.D., Ph.D. is the Global Leader for Diversity in Clinical Research for Eli Lilly. In his current role, Dr. Obasaju championed an Eli Lilly/Roswell Park Cancer Institute partnership to develop a workshop to train and mentor minority oncology investigators in clinical cancer research.
Previously, he led the U.S. Oncology Medical Organization and oversaw U.S. Medical Liaisons in the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) of Eli Lilly. Dr. Obasaju has served as the Global Medical Affairs Leader for the non-small-cell lung carcinoma drug Necitumumab.
Dr. Obasaju received his Medical degree at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria in 1982. He then went on to pursue post-graduate training in clinical pharmacology and medical oncology at Christie Hospital and the University of Manchester, obtaining both Master’s and a Doctorate degrees.
In 2013, The National Medical Association awarded Dr. Obasaju the prestigious “Scroll of Merit” for outstanding work in the field of Medicine. They highlighted his dedication and tenacious efforts in clinical research, as well as increasing minority participation in clinical trials. In 2018, Dr. Obasaju received the Top Blacks in Healthcare Award from BlackDoctor.org and Miliken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University.
Dr. Obasaju’s future goals includes collaborating with other societies and associations to establish centers of excellence for diversity in clinical research.
Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray
Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray is a Senior Vice President and Educational Entities Practice Leader at Alliant Insurance Services. Recognized nationally as an educational entities insurance specialist, she expertly manages complex operations, creates strategic risk plans, and designs manuscript insurance coverage documents. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History and Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Breast cancer is personal for Lilian. In 2017, Vanvieldt-Gray found out she had stage III breast cancer in an airport on the other side of the world. She credits her survival to her mammogram, treatments developed by Komen-funded research, positive outlook, and the unwavering support of her husband, family, employer, Alliant Insurance Service, and her friends.
Since her diagnosis, Lilian has been a fierce breast health advocate for women, and especially African American women in San Diego.
“As an African American woman, I was shocked to learn breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women and we also have a lower survival rate than women from other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. I believe in creating possibilities. We must do more. We need more research. We need more support services,” said Vanvieldt-Gray.
Lilian is a current member of Susan G. Komen San Diego’s Board of Directors and we are thrilled to have her on board.
Having worked at a Fortune 500 technology corporation for 12 years, Dhalia expanded female-led and African-American led employee networks, building strategic partnerships with other diversity employee networks while influencing initiatives on representation, mentorship and development for female and black employees.
