Our Team

Leadership Grounded in Community, Care and Accountability.

BAF brings together community leaders, program professionals, clinicians, advisors and volunteers who share one purpose: making mental-health understanding and support more accessible.

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Community Experience
Professional Expertise
Responsible Governance

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Different expertise. One shared mission.

People Behind the Mission

A Team Built Around Trust and Responsibility

BAF's work depends on people who understand the communities being served, respect the responsibilities of mental-health programming and bring relevant professional, clinical, operational and lived experience to the organization.

Community-led

Clinically informed

Dignity-first

Accountable

Leadership

Executive Leadership

The people responsible for BAF's strategic direction, program development, partnerships and organizational stewardship.

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Dr. Bayo Arowolaju

Executive Director

Dr. Bayo Arowolaju leads the Bayo Arowolaju Foundation, guiding its strategic direction, programme development, partnerships and organisational stewardship across Nigeria, the United States and the wider African diaspora.

Overall strategic direction and organisational stewardship
Programme development and clinical-safety oversight
Partnerships with communities, clinicians and institutions
Accountability to funders, partners and the communities BAF serves

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Clinical Advisory Group

Clinical Guidance and Mental-Health Expertise

BAF's clinical advisors help strengthen the accuracy, safety and ethical direction of mental-health education and programming.

Clinical advisors support program quality and responsible decision-making. Their advisory role does not automatically mean they provide direct treatment through BAF.

Advisor profiles, credentials and professional registrations are published only after verification and written approval. Clinicians interested in advising BAF are welcome to get in touch through the volunteer pathway for clinical professionals.

Program Delivery

Program and Operations Team

BAF's programs are supported by people working across community outreach, youth engagement, partnerships, communications, administration, data and responsible innovation.

Program and operations roles are staffed by a mix of team members, partners and volunteers. Individual profiles appear here as each person's details are confirmed for public listing.

How We Work

Different Expertise. Shared Standards.

Listen to Communities

We begin with local needs, lived experience and the realities people face when seeking support.

Work Across Disciplines

Community leaders, clinicians, educators, program professionals and partners contribute distinct perspectives.

Protect Dignity and Safety

Privacy, safeguarding, accurate information and responsible referral practices guide the work.

Learn and Improve

BAF reviews its programs, listens to feedback and improves responsibly.

Accountability

Leadership Must Be Transparent

BAF is committed to responsible governance, clear organizational policies, accurate public information and careful stewardship of programs, partnerships and contributions.

Work With Us

Work With People Committed to Community Mental Health

Explore opportunities to volunteer, partner with BAF or support the programs our team is building with communities.

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