Dr. Lulu® MD, MBA, CLC, LGBTQIA Educator/ Professor's Linkedin Analytics

Dr. Lulu (Uchenna Umeh, MD, MBA, FAAP, CLC) is a Nigerian-born pediatrician, author, speaker, and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. A proud mother of a transgender daughter, Dr. Lulu brings her lived experiences and professional expertise to her work, blending personal insights with clinical knowledge. A former Lt. Col. and commander in the United States Air Force, she is the host of the Moms 4 Trans Kids Podcast and founder of Dr. Lulu's Angels Haven, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing safe and affirming homes for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, particularly Black trans children. Dr. Lulu’s advocacy is rooted in her mission to promote mental health, gender and sexuality affirmation, and health equity for marginalized communities. A three-time TEDx speaker and nationally and internationally renowned speaker, she inspires change through powerful storytelling and practical solutions. A published author and adjunct professor, Dr. Lulu also leads workshops on LGBTQ+ youth advocacy for community allies. Her recent focus is in empowering healthcare professionals to become allies and advocates for their LGBTQ+ patients, through The AFFIRM Health Professionals Prescription Program (TAHPPP), fostering a world where LGBTQ+ patients can begin to build trust in the healthcare system again. Her much-anticipated 8th book, “About Your Black Transgender Child,” is out on Amazon!