Meet the Team

Meet the Leadership Behind LEAD

Our Executive Team drives the mission of LEAD Community Foundation by providing strategic leadership, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring all initiatives align with our vision for mentally healthy communities. They work collaboratively with the Board, Brand Ambassadors, volunteers, and partners to sustain growth, strengthen impact, and uphold LEAD’s core values.

EXECUTIVES

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Kelvin Opiepie

Executive Director

Kelvin Opiepie is the Founder of LEAD Community Foundation and He serves as a Lived Experience Advisor to international research initiatives with MQ Mental Health Research, King’s College London, and the GALENOS Project (UK), and contributes to global journals and high-impact research, including work with The Lancet Psychiatry on post-COVID-19 mental health policy.

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Elijah Ebruphiyo

Director of Governance and Executive Affairs

An administrative and organizational development professional with 7+ years of experience helping leaders build efficient people-centered systems. An award-winning LEAD executive, recognized for excellence in roles including Recruitment & Development Lead.

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Marvis Egwu

Executive Coordinator

A project manager and people development professional with experience across religious, social and corporate projects. He has completed numerous projects at LEAD including the LEAD International Conference 2023 and 2024.

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Blessed Eseigbe

Director of Operations

Blessed holds a degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental Education from the University of Benin and certifications in leadership, mental health first aid, psychological first aid, suicide prevention, and workplace safety. He is dedicated to promoting mental health literacy and inclusive learning.

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Precious Asanimor

Assistant Director of Operations

Precious holds a degree in Medical Laboratory Science from University of Benin and is passionate about mental health advocacy and community development. She has experience with LEAD Community Foundation and the SDG UNIBEN Ambassadors, promoting mental health awareness and community empowerment.

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Emmanuel Okoye

Director of Media and Communications

Emmanuel Okoye is a Digital Marketer specializing in inbound marketing, social media, content creation, copywriting, storytelling, and graphic design. He crafts strategies and visuals that engage audiences, elevate brands, and create memorable digital experiences.

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Akatugba Desmond

Assistant Director of Media and Communications

Akatugba Ovie Desmond is a Creative Developer merging technical engineering with visual artistry, responsive web building, user-centric interfaces, and analytics. He builds high-impact platforms and aesthetics that captivate users, scale businesses, and transform data insights into meaningful digital solutions.

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