GUEST SPEAKERS

Selected from around the world and with diverse professional backgrounds.

Anthony Neale
GYMHA Chairperson, Governance, High Performance Wellbeing Organizational Consultant, Wellbeing Health Retreats Foundation.

Anthony brings to the Board a passion for wellbeing, integrity, and past board roles in various areas. He currently is CEO of Wellbeing Health Retreats since 2012 where he designs Wellbeing programs for organizations and individuals. Anthony has recently partnered with ZinZino. He also works part time for Pentana – a software company servicing the car industry as a developer consultant. Anthony also serves on the Virtues Project International Project for 5 years as the Governance Chair and his previous role was strategic advisor. In the past he has served as a Board member for the Project Mgt Institute Melbourne Chapter as Volunteer Director, and Virtues Companions Inc as secretary for 4 years. Anthony also brings 35 years’ experience in the corporate sector as a Project Manager and IT consultant.

Amadi Vivian Akuyoma
Deputy Chairperson and Volunteer Director at GYMHA

Vivian is passionate about rediscovering and restoring and beauty of human beings. She is a member and a volunteer of Nigeria red cross society, she went to educate herself more under first aid training, 2006-2008 she was giving award as a good first aider in Enugu state Nigeria. And a religious and Economics graduated from Alvan Ikoku federal college of education Owerri (Afflicted to UNN) currently join global youth movement against gender bases violence. She is an activist against (GBV) rape and domestic violence as a member and volunteer. As a result of her humbleness, she was awarded a certificate of honor for distinguished and bright efforts to spread the thought message, culture of love, tolerance, peace, brotherhood and Noble human value, among all component of society without distinction separation. Currently, she became an International Board member and volunteer Director at Global youth mental health awareness (GYMHA) Inc., Australia.

Prof. Peter A. Bheda, CHA
Adjunct Professor, Chairman & CEO at Frontera Hotel Group and Executive Chairman at Boldface Hospitality and GYMHA Special Board Advisor
Peter Bheda currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Frontera Hotel Group and as Executive Chairman at Boldface Hospitality. He holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development and Finance from Boston University, where he has served as adjunct professor at the School of Hospitality Administration. As guest lecturer, he travels globally to speak at various hospitality and business schools, sharing his expertise on topics such as leadership, philanthropy, asset management, hospitality franchising, event, food and beverage management and entrepreneurship. He is a proud recipient of the Top 25 Most Influential Global Educators in Hospitality for 2021 by the International Hospitality Institute.
Jason Wood MP
Minister of Parliament (MP), Shadow Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, Federal Member for La Trobe, Melbourne Australia
Jason has lived in the La Trobe area for more than 40 years and shares a strong affinity with the local residents. He is passionate about community safety and is focused on ensuring La Trobe has first class health facilities, schools and sporting hubs, and upgrading roads so that residents can spend less time driving and more time at home with their families. Prior to entering politics, Jason graduated from the Victorian Police Academy and progressed to become a Detective Senior Constable at the Organised Crime Squad. He completed a Masters in Innovation Service Management and a thesis on Counter Terrorism, and was promoted to Senior Sergeant at the Counter Terrorism Unit. From 2004 – 2010 Jason served as the Federal Member for La Trobe, where he actively used his knowledge of counter terrorism to contribute to national debate, which assisted the Howard Government in implementing tougher terrorism laws. In 2008, Jason was appointed as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Justice and Public Security. In 2013 Jason was re-elected to Federal Parliament and was subsequently appointed the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration. In this role he has tackled the difficult issue of visa cancellations for violent criminals, as well as fighting for intervention orders on extremists and promoting greater recognition of the very real African gang threat. A few of Jason’s other achievements include the delivery of Bryn Mawr Bridge in Berwick, Bunjil Place in Narre Warren and major upgrades to the Monash Freeway together with the Beaconsfield Interchange.Announcements for the future include $40 million for upgrades at the Berwick campus of Federation University, as well as Minta City, a Berwick based development that will deliver 10,000 jobs in advanced manufacturing. With the redistribution of the Federal electorate boundaries in July 2018, Jason looks forward to representing the very diverse area of Pakenham and its surrounds. He is currently working with the various sporting clubs in the Pakenham area to try and secure urgent upgrades that will support more junior and female participation. Jason lives locally with his wife Judy and their daughter Jasmine.
Prof Dr. Pramod Kumar Rajput – Summit Chairperson
Distinguished Global Speaker | International Life Coach | Mentor | Corporate Trainer | Educator | Thought Leader | Author | Change Maker | Chief Guest | Guest of Honour | Keynote Speaker | Moderator | Active Panelist | Director of Marketing at GYMHA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Prof Dr. P. K. Rajput is a highly accomplished and versatile professional with over 40 years of rich experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. He has proven expertise in sales and marketing, leadership development, and bridging the gap between industry and academia. Driven by his immense dedication and passion for leadership, he has made significant contributions as a Senior Vice President, Professor of Practice and member of advisory boards, senate and honorary boards. Dr. Rajput’s influential author work and commitment to lifelong learning further solidify his industry leadership. EXPERIENCE: Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing |Indian Multinational Cadila Pharmaceuticals | 40+ Years. Successfully led sales and marketing efforts for entire India and 25 countries, launching various divisions and building high-performing teams. Showcased exceptional dedication and passion towards leadership, driving business growth and market penetration. Professor of Practice | Multiple Universities and Institutions. Accepted the responsibility of bridging the gap between industry and academia, actively contributing insights and guidance to enhance the educational landscape. Engaged as a member of advisory boards, leveraging expertise in leadership, business building and education. MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP ROLES: Life member of Leadership Excellence Harvard. Life member of Indian Society and training Development. Senate Member | Four International Universities. Honorary Board Member | Esteemed Institutes Worldwide. Global Leadership Coach | MSME CII. Pharma Business Leader. PUBLICATION: “The House of Wisdom” Co-Author and the book is based on Growth Mind set “The Leaders with Ladders” – Best-selling Handbook on Leadership – Achieved best-seller status on Amazon and available in 15 countries. Designed for professionals from various domains, empowering individuals from homemakers to change makers. Multiple publications on various topics across the Globe. EDUCATION: MBA (Mkt) & Specialised Course in Marketing from IIM-Ahmedabad. PhD, – Honorary Doctorates | 13 Awards in Various Segments PERSONAL STATEMENT: Prof Dr. P. K. Rajput strongly believes in lifelong learning and the importance of sharing knowledge to build a better humankind. With an unwavering commitment to his mission, he continues to dedicate himself to his journey, striving to make the nation shine and ensuring that the country always stands first. JAI HIND!
A Prof (Dr) Manaan Kar Ray
Associate Professor, Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention Divisional Director of Mental Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital Consultant Psychiatrist and Suicidologist Founder and Head of Faculty, Progress Guide
Assoc Prof Manaan Kar Ray is the founder of Progress Guide, an organisation focused on evidence based contemporary Suicide Prevention Training. He is also the Director for the Division of Adult Mental Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH), Metro South, Brisbane and an Associate Professor at the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University. He trained as a Psychiatrist in Oxford and worked as the Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health Services in Cambridge for a decade. He has extensive experience in working with people in suicidal distress and in his leadership role has carried out radical redesign of mental health care pathways to improve care and access to services for people in crisis. These include services in Cambridge, UK; 333 acute care delivery, 24-7 crisis services, transformation of community based care, establishing PRISM (PRImary care Service for Mental health), roll out of a peer workforce, and in Brisbane; AIMS Suicide Prevention Pathway for Wellbeing Team and Crisis Support Space, transformation of Emergency Department Mental Health Care. He is the architect of the PROTECT (PROactive deTECTion) suicide prevention training framework, an internationally recognized program that brings together novel approaches to suicide risk assessment and management. He is the author of the PROTECT Books and countless chapters and peer reviewed papers as well as the driver of the Safe Life Guide mobile application and the PROTECT podcast. He is passionate about supporting people in suicidal distress and improving access and care for them. He won a UK national award for improving patient experience and decreasing coercion in care and the paper from the project received Wiley’s top cited article award for 2018-19.
Alan Woodward
Life International Policy Director, Former National Mental Health Commissioner and Suicide Prevention Australia Director.

Dr Alan Woodward has worked in the fields of mental health, crisis support and suicide prevention for 20 years as an executive leader, a service and program developer, a researcher and as an expert advisor to governments and peak bodies. He is currently Strategic Advisor on Quality and Innovation with Suicide Prevention Australia and a Member of the NSW Mental Health Commission’s Community Advisory Council. Prior to joining Suicide Prevention Australia, Mr Woodward worked for Lifeline Australia in various executive roles for 14 years, and was a former director of Suicide Prevention Australia. Mr Woodward holds a Master’s Degree in a Social Science of Policy, a Business Degree in Public Administration and a Diploma in Arts/Communication. He has also completed PhD through the Centre for Mental Health at the University of Melbourne.

Isobel Griffin
GYMHA Board Secretary
Isobel brings 25 years’ experience in multi-million dollar philanthropic initiatives, bequests, major gifts, business management, media, administration, public speaking and mentoring to the GYMHA board.  In 2021 she became a Fellow of the Institute of Community Directors Australia and brings a wealth of knowledge on Governance to the organisation. Isobel has a track record of developing and maintaining strong, profitable relationships for the non-profit and Academic sectors. She is a respected executive who has consistently delivered key projects and services on time to a high standard.  A leader who develops and empowers team members to contribute and perform effectively has offered mentorship in Philanthropy to a number of new performers in the sector.  An articulate public speaker who naturally engages the audience in a positive and relatable manner, Isobel understands that philanthropy is all about relationships and she works tirelessly to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.
Cr Joseph Haweil
Deputy President - Municipal Association of Victoria

Joseph Haweil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History, an Honours degree in History and a Master of International Relations degree, all from the University of Melbourne. Additionally, he is a graduate of the prestigious Australian Institute of Company Directors, having successfully completed the corporate Company Directors course. Professionally, Joseph has worked as a federal public servant. In 2016 at the age of 27, he was elected to Hume City Council (one of the largest municipalities in Victoria) as one of the state’s youngest municipal Councillors, for which he has worked actively in leading on areas such as multicultural affairs, arts and culture, community development, gaming reform, urban and housing renewal and growth area infrastructure. Joseph has been particularly active on supporting the settlement, integration and empowerment of new and emerging communities to reach their full potential. He is actively engaged with numerous local Australian institutions including the Victorian Multicultural Commission where he provided strategic and thematic advice on issues of multiculturalism and citizenship as an advisor appointed to a Regional Advisory Council.

Prof. David David
David David, a professor of Comparative Literature at Weldios University of Management and Technology, serves as a Board Member and Communication and Information Director at Global Youth Mental Health Inc. (GYMHA) in Australia, holds the position of Special Board Adviser at YYCI Global Leaders in the UK, and is the Founder/CEO of Nigerian Books of Record, Rekordbreakers Mobile App, READS Campaign Africa, and President of Books of Record Group in Nigeria. He is the convener of Nigerian Image Revolution in Berlin, Germany.
Prof. David David, is a German based Nigerian multipotentialite. As a writer, his works range from fiction (poetry, plays and novels) to nonfiction. He is one of the most prominent voices attracting a new generation of readers to African literature with scores of literary works to his credit. David worked as a creative writing Associate Professor for five years and was appointed a Professor of comparative literature at Weldios University of Management and Technology. Prof. David David is the Founder/CEO of Nigerian Books of Record Research Center, the sole researcher of Nigerian Books of Record, NBR. The NBR was conceived to promote and support the Government in laundering the Nigerian image, by celebrating Nigeria’s excellent records in order to drive the campaign of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture and National Orientation Agency, NOA of attitudinal re-orientation among Nigerians. Prof. David is the Founder of Nigerian Image Revolution (NIR); a Germany based Nigerian Image advocacy, fighting against the stereotype of Nigerians in the Diaspora. The Nigerian Image Revolution (NIR) is a vital diplomatic arm of the NBR, dedicated to transforming the global perception of Nigeria and its people. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, NIR serves as a powerful image advocacy, combating stereotypes and misconceptions that have hindered Nigeria’s international image. Through diplomacy and bilateral relations, NIR aims to bridge the gap between Nigeria and other nations, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future. By connecting aspiring leaders worldwide, NIR provides a platform for exchanging ideas, acquiring new skills, and empowering the next generation of leaders. NIR’s image reform conferences offer a unique opportunity for young leaders and change-makers to convene, share ideas, and address the most pressing global challenges facing Nigeria. These conferences serve as a benchmark for evaluating Nigeria’s progress in combating negative international perceptions and strategizing for a brighter future. Prof. David David is one of the few championing the cause for a new Nigeria and the reformation of the black image as a whole.
Mrs. Abiola Akinbiyi
Operation Manager at Mental Health Clinic, Australia, Former VMC Commissioner, ECCV Board Member, and Founder at Changepreneurs
Abiola Akinbiyi (Abbey) is an African Australia who migrated to Australia 17yrs ago., she holds a bachelor’s degree in pure and applied mathematics, a Post Graduate diploma in Information system and a Master of Information System Management from Central Queensland university. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a post-graduate degree in health science and has completed several diplomas and certificates course in clinical training and assessment. She’s a graduate of African Leadership development program. Winner of 2018 Afroshine award (business and entrepreneurship). She is member of NSV Reconciliation Committee. She was the Point Cook GDC (growth development centre) leader for 5 years. Abbey is a registered nurse, a philanthropist, a great mentor to African youth and an entrepreneur. She has years of experience working in both public and private sector as an in-charge nurse, clinical teacher, Nurse educator, training manager and as a clinical Advisor (learning and culture) for an organisation that have over 5,000 employees. She currently works as a practice manager/director of operations for a medical specialist clinic. Abbey owns an event planning business that organises, decorate, style and manages social, community and corporate events in Victoria. Abbey has used and continues to use her position to empower Africans in the community by providing employment opportunity, networking and training for many African youths and women. She’s a greater mentor to African female youth which has led to multiple success stories, Abbey and her husband are both great financial supporters of many Africa projects, program and events. Abbey has great passion for community development, cultural diversity, youth employment, the aged wellbeing, mental health and women empowerment. Abbey believes access to information is key for organisation advancement. She’s a great voice of Afro identity. She believes for Africa to move forward, we all need to be united, irrespective of race, country, social status, ethnicity or gender.
Krushnadevsinh (Kano) Ravalji
Founder at Third Culture Australia Youth Commissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Krushnadevsinh (Kano) Ravalji is the Youth Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission and Founder of Third Culture, award-winning consultant and speaker. Kano empowers young people and multicultural communities to promote inclusion, equity and leadership. Through his partnerships with government departments, councils and organisations, he champions diversity and inclusion to create a culture where every person feels valued and belongs. He has collaborated with organisations such as UNICEF and the Australian National University to address systemic racism and institutional bias, and his advocacy for building resilience and promoting inclusion has made him a thought leader in the space. Recognised through awards such as the Inaugural VicHealth Future ChangeMaker Award and named Wyndham City’s Young Person of the Year, Kano is a relatable and engaging speaker for today’s generation. With his love for gaming, positive social media use, and sports, Kano connects with the hearts and minds of young people everywhere.
Keith Abraham CSP
Keynote Speaker of the Year - Educator of the Year - 5 x Best Selling Author - Spoken to 1.7 Million People in 40 Countries Over 28 Years

Our speaker today is multi-award winning. A best-selling author of five books, published in 12 languages. In his 23 year speaking career he has presented to more than 1.6 million people across 30 countries. What’s more telling is that 93% of his clients have used him more than once, 57% have asked him back more than six times and 34% of his clients have used him every year for more than ten years. For more than 20 years Keith Abraham has become the global authority on goal achievement and the creator of the Goal Driver Formula. He has researched how people can achieve what seems like the unimaginable, unreachable and the unattainable in their life. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to welcome … the guru of goal setting … Mr. Keith Abraham!

Prof. Rachana Chakraborty
Principal Vidyasagar International School & Junior College
A committed senior lecturer with over 26 years of experience at leading academic institutions teaching students from various social and cultural backgrounds. Possessing excellent administrative, verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods that promote a stimulating learning environment. Able to work in managerial role or as part of team and having the proven ability to successfully work to tight schedules and deadlines. Multiple award winner. Motivational speaker author and founder of CVMD & CWMA.
Alysha Powell
Founder & CEO APMEE Meditation, Healing & Wellness, LLC & Luxe Oasis Healing Awarded Charleston Main St. Mentor & Highly Recommended by Alignable Certified Cognitive Behavior Life Coach Mental Health Advocate, International Speaker, Author
Alysha Powell: CEO & Founder of APMEE Meditation, Healing & Wellness, LLC, Founder of Luxe Oasis Healing Alysha Powell is a distinguished life coach, international keynote speaker, minister, and published author with over 15 years of expertise in mental health, education, and leadership development. As the Owner of APMEE Meditation, Healing & Wellness LLC, she empowers business owners and corporate leaders to overcome obstacles and thrive through strategic planning and stress reduction techniques. Alysha’s faith-rooted meditation and coaching programs have transformed lives worldwide. Her deep knowledge in mental health, neuroscience, and behavior management has driven significant academic success, notably through K-12 pilots in Washington, D.C., and Charleston, SC. Alysha has shared her insights globally, contributing to Mental Health Summits and speaking internationally from the U.S. to the UK, Nigeria, Indonesia, and serves as a Special Board Advisor for Global Youth Mental Health Awareness, Inc in Australia. Locally, she directs the Leadership Cohort for the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina and is a Charleston Main Street Mentor, with features on NBC, CBS, FOX and more. Alysha owns Luxe Oasis Healing, a meditation and life coaching studio near downtown Summerville, SC, where she dedicates herself to fostering spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being in her community. Discover more at www.luxeoasishealing.com
Dr. Michael Acton Psy.D., M.Ed. (Psych.) Hons., M.A. C.Psych., AfBPsS., BACP (Accred), MICF
Consultant Psychologist, International Speaker and Author
Dr. Acton is a trusted psychologist, in demand expert for the media, well known global relationship guru, and author whose career has involved working with high profile figures including celebrities, aristocracy, CEOs, and Family Offices, internationally. Although he has responsibility to the demands of his books and interviews, Dr. Acton is deeply devoted so keeps his list open for people who have worked with him over the years and a small number of occasional urgent situations, or cases of interest, that come to his attention. He also lectures and gives presentations worldwide. Dr. Acton is a highly effective and experienced consultant, psychological therapist, counsellor, clinical supervisor, legal consultant, trained scientist practitioner and author of a series of books and papers.
AMOS SZEPS
Principal Vidyasagar International School & Junior College

As a seasoned Psychologist and Master Coach with the International Coaching Federation (MCC, ICF), the highest level of coach accreditation available, Amos’s specialist areas are C-suite and Group Executive coaching during periods of rapid change. He is CEO of Peoplemax, a boutique international coaching firm containing 50+ specialist coaches and mentors across AsiaPac, the US and Europe. Amos has worked extensively in the financial, energy, consulting and technology sectors, helping top tier executives rapidly improve their effectiveness at times of reinvention for these industries. His ability to drive results is exemplified by a 17% uplift in profitability within a USD$12 billion global company’s largest division after 12 months of engagement. Amos recently returned to Australia with his family after 20 years working internationally. He was fortunate to work for extended periods with individuals of considerable political and corporate power in the UK during the rise of Brexit and Trump, those at the forefront of the battle against climate change in the US and the Middle East, and in China as it rises in the world order. Amos brings a unique lens to C-suite development having grown up in an artistic family, with a prominent actor father and brother in media. Amos himself experienced the highs and lows of theatre life for nine years in between his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, a period of intense personal growth. Amos’s style is bold, transforming and highly relational. He applies a relentless focus to the delivery of real-world business outcomes while ensuring that the process remains spontaneous, human and fun. A client recently described his approach as ’empathy with edge’. He is also a certified life saver and end-of-life and grief coach and dedicates one day a week to serving his local community in this capacity.

Chap. Prof. Pst. Sir Matthew Ngobua
Chap. Prof. Pst. Sir Matthew Ngobua CE, BCC, SCES, Fccp, FAIPCIS Author, Spiritual Director at Global Youth Mental Health Awareness (GYMHA) Inc. Australia, and Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
Meet Chap. Prof. Pst. Sir Matthew Ngobua, a distinguished professional with an impressive list of credentials and accomplishments. Born in Adikpo, Benue State, he has paved a path of success and impact in various fields. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Matthew Ngobua’s educational journey brought him to St Ann’s Primary School and NKST Secondary School, both in Adikpo. He furthered his studies at Benue State University, Makurdi. In 2007, he embarked on his National Youth Service as a Public Relations Officer, later becoming the Head of Public Relations for the Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) at the NYSC Secretariat in Bayelsa State. MINISTERIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES In addition to his work in the NYSC, Matthew Ngobua serves as an Assistant Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and a Faculty Member and Missionary at the Redeemed College of Missions in Bayelsa. He is also actively involved in leadership positions such as being a Chaplain Officer for Redemption Chaplaincy International and an educator in chaplaincy. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES Matthew Ngobua’s expertise and dedication have earned him various certifications and licenses, including being a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), a Spiritual Care Education Supervisor (SCES), a Counter Terrorism Chaplain Specialist, and a Human Rights Chaplain Specialist. Moreover, he is certified and licensed as a Hospital Chaplain and Spiritual Care Specialist. GLOBAL ENGAGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION Matthew Ngobua’s influence reaches beyond Nigeria, as he serves as the Spiritual Director for Global Youth Mental Health Awareness (GYMHA) in Australia. He also holds the title of the International Ambassador and Head of Media for the Association of Professional Chaplains In Nigeria (APCIN). Notably, his contributions have been recognized with numerous merit awards worldwide. AUTHORSHIP AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS As an author, Matthew Ngobua has written several enlightening books on chaplaincy and spiritual care. Moreover, his extensive academic background includes multiple degrees, diplomas, and honorary PhDs in fields such as Mass Communication, Theology, Missiology, and Spiritual Diplomacy.
Prof. (Dr.) Rohit Bansal
Department of Management Studies Vaish College of Engineering, India
Dr. Rohit Bansal is working as a Professor in Department of Management Studies in Vaish College of Engineering, Rohtak. Moreover, He is also working as an Adjunct Faculty in Pacific College Sydney, Australia. He obtained Ph.D. in Management from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. With a rich experience of 16 years, he has achieved growth through robust and proactive academic initiative. He is also working as online Instructor on Udemy.com (an online learning and teaching platform), launched two online courses with 12,000 students enrolled till date. He has authored & edited 40 books with renowned national & international publishers including Springer, IGI Global USA, Scrivener-Wiley Publishing, De Gruyter, Germany, Central West Publishing, Australia etc. In addition to, Dr. Rohit has published 160 research papers and chapters in journals of repute including Scopus indexed as well as edited books. His research work is published in leading publishers like Springer, MDPI, HIndawi, IGI Global, Cell Press, De Gruyter, Elseveir, Inderscience, Wiley etc. He has also presented papers in 55 conferences and seminars including IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu and IIM Kozhikode. His area of interest includes marketing management, organizational behavior, services marketing, customer engagement, digital marketing, influencer marketing, human resource management, blockchain technology, e-learning and organizational development. He is on Editorial Advisory Board as a member in 120 national and international peer reviewed journals. He is Managing Editor of International Journal of 360° Management Review & International Journal of Techno – Management Research. He has served as member of technical committee in many international conferences. He has reviewed more than 600 articles for international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Rohit has acted as Session Chair and speaker in many international conferences. He has been awarded many times for contribution to academics and research. Apart from this, he has been awarded one Australian Patent and have published thirteen Indian Patents. Three research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. under his co-supervision and three scholars are currently pursuing Ph.D. under his guidance. He is a member of many national and international organizations.
Dr. Rania Lampou
Dr. Rania Lampou
Global Educator, STEM Instructor, Greek Astronomy and Space Company (Annex Salamis), Greek Ministry of Education & Religious Affairs, and GYMHA Special Board Advisor

Rania Lampou is a multi-awarded Global educator, STEM instructor, ICT teacher trainer, neuroeducation researcher, international speaker, author, and global peace ambassador in Greece. Currently, she is Director of Training & Board Member of GYMHA and she is a STEM instructor at the Greek Astronomy and Space Company (Annex of Salamis). She is also working at the Greek Ministry of Education, at the Directorate of Educational Technology and Innovation, where she writes STE(A)M projects for Greek schools.

 

Dr. Onochie Abraham Lawrence
Author, GYMHA Special Board Advisor and Lecturer at American International University West Africa The Gambia
A Co-Administrator and Board Member at Banjul City Council from The Gambia, he has already accomplished many incredible feats – an amazing addition to our team! Some of his achievements include: PhD Human Resource Management with a minor in Diplomacy. Master’s in International Human Resource Management. Post-Graduate-Diploma in Strategic Management. BA International Relations. Visiting Lecturer Sup De Co, International Business School. Chief Human Resources Officer and President of Diplomacy Climate Way.CZ. UN Resilience and Community Development Coordinator (The Gambia project 2017-2018). Academic Council Board Member-International Institute of Influencers (India) · Honorary Governing Council Board Member UNACCC (India). With over 11 years of experience in Human Resources Management, Strategic Organisational Development and Project Management Career. Co-founder and Lead HR Consultant at Questor Consulting Services The Gambia. Lecturer at American International University West Africa The Gambia, HR and Labour Management Department. Author of 8 books published in 8 different languages across 130 countries and 6 international e-journals with a Co-Author leading paper on SSRN ranked top 10. First National Coordinator to have successfully completed Gallup’s World Poll Project in The Gambia in 2017, after 5 unsuccessful attempts with other consultants. · Former HR/ Project Director at GEEW with over 7 years in duty with proven expertise in strategic HR management.
Prof (Dr.) Raj Kumar Singh
Dean (R&D) & HOD (Department of Commerce), Chairperson, Centre For Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Skill Development School of Management Sciences, Varanasi, India, GYMHA Special Board Advisor
Prof. (Dr.) Raj Kumar Singh has 30 years of academic and industrial experience. Before joining academics, he has served the corporate world for over 20 Years as a management professional in the field of Consumer Durables, FMCG and Pharmaceuticals Sector in the various Leadership Roles like CEO and Group General Manager in different National & Multinational Companies. Presently he is serving in the School of Management Sciences (SMS), Varanasi, and also as a Chairperson of Centre For Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Skill Development (CEISD) , Chairperson of Centre For Advance Research & Development (CARD) , Chairperson – Board of Studies, Coordinator of Consultancy & MDP Cell , Coordinator of International Accreditations and Relations Cell, Coordinator of AACSB International Accreditation Team, Senior Member of IQAC , NAAC & NBA Team of SMS, Varanasi. PhD Examiner of various reputed Universities like Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Udaipur), Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University (Bhopal).
Seetha Sagaran
Personal Development Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Author, Mentor and GYMHA Special Board Advisor
Seetha Sagaran is a Personal Development Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant and Motivational Speaker with a background in English, Psychology, Counselling (including Crisis & Trauma Counselling, (U.K), Hypnotherapy, Metaphor Therapy and Teaching Children with Special Needs (U.K). She is also a Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (N.L.P) from The Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (U.S.A). A member of Toastmasters International (U.S.A) for the last 16 years, she is also a Distinguished Toastmaster (D.T.M.). Seetha is a co-author of the motivational book “Your Dose of Motivation”. Published in 2020, in the book, she has shared some of the lessons from her life and attempted to simplify the concept of self-motivation. She is also a co-author of the motivational book “Women Who Inspire”, published in 2021, in which she has elaborated on the importance of mentors in life and the positive impact that mentors can make in our lives.
Deepshikha Tripathi
GYMHA Training Manager, Counsellor/ Life-Coach, Best Selling Author, Founder at Prayas, and Project director at Poornpeetham.
Area of expertise – Enhancing self-esteem, motivation, confidence, emotional and spiritual healing, inner engineering, happiness coaching, transformation, and breakthrough coaching. Die heart passionate about helping people through spreading awareness about significance of emotional, mental as well overall Psychological Wellbeing. Love to infuse happiness and sense of purpose in lives through compassion and enable people to live their life to the fullest. She’s a proud member of GYMHA and a regular Facebook live shows guest speaker.
Hon Ishola Kayode
Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of KWARA State Co-founded at KidsTech Africa
Ishola Kayode is a technology expert and entrepreneur who is passionate about technology for social causes. He led the team at Digprom a pan-African innovation and technology company that powers businesses, brands, and people with digital innovation. He co-founded KidsTech Africa; a leading edtech company that is transforming tech education for young people on the African continent. He is the Special Assistant on Digital Innovation to the Executive Governor of KWARA State, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. He is a recipient of several local and International awards and recognitions and a firm advocate of technology localization to solve problems in developing economies.
Mary Ozuruonye Agholor - Moderator
Registered Nurse/health consultant, Public Speaker, OAP, MC, Actress, Show host and GYMHA Special Board Advisor
Mary Ozuruonye Agholor (popularly known as “Ronye”) is a multi-talented Nigerian nurse and award-winning health advocate. She is the CEO of Ronye Life Consult, working to build an informed, healthy society with public speaking and media/entertainment. Over six years of school health service experience spawned her interest in teenagers, leading her to establish the Mentoring Teenagers Initiative (MTI). Media roles such as “Media Nurse” and “Radio Diva” have earned her notoriety, alongside awards like BAM Outstanding Health Entrepreneur of the Year. Her Extraordinary Women Network platform empowers, motivates, and builds confidence in women. Recently listed among 100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwives in the World 2020 by Women in Global Health & the Nigerian Women Gender Justice Advocate of 2021. Regular radio voice for health shows & inspirational speaker at events; featured by BBC, Nigerian Newspapers & blogs. Fearless, confident, outspoken and hardworking – she believes all things are possible.
Mahmooda Khan - Summit Moderator
People's Operations Manager at Wired 2 love and thrive, GYMHA Ambassador
Mahmooda serve on the board of New Hope Foundation Global Network International General Committee. She is a marketer with a passion for making a positive impact through mentorship and support. She has worked with youth, refugees, children, the elderly and the homeless. She anticipates helping vulnerable women and youth to realize their full potential. To this end she believes education and support structures are key. “I see a bright future for my people, my home and my country in all sectors and am working towards implementing and achieving the SDG’s. This is the roadmap to a better world”. As a Global Changer, “I invite you to change your world with me”.
Mr. Temitayo Adigun
President and Co-Founder of Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation, Director (Trustee) CleanUp UK Vice President of Africa Project Management and Development GGAF USA
Adigun Temitayo, A business leader with passion for excellence and exponential growth with expertise and demonstrable knowledge in business excellence performance and operational improvements, Supply chain and manufacturing expert with a strong track record of achievement developing and directing strategic global business development initiatives in ever-changing, dynamic environments. He is a multi-Award winner within Professional and Social Space across the continents. An alumina of Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University where he study Business and Management, He has his Master from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and had his first degree in Mechanical Engineering and also an alumina of Harvard Medical School, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine -University of London and Gulf Media University. He started his career as Factory worker in early 2000 with various career growth from Manufacturing, Engineering, supply Chain, finance, Project management, Sales and Marketing and has worked with various Multinational companies within FMCG and Oil and Gas like FrieslandCampina, Olam Nigeria and Genesis group and present the Assistant General Manager – Operation likewise the President and Founder of Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation. He also serves on The Global Board of Global Goodwill’s Ambassadors Foundation (USA) as Vice President – Africa Project Management and Development and also the Country Chair and He’s also Multi-award winning professional with award from various continent (Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia and USA).
Dr. Dozie Ezigbalike
Founding Instructor (yoga) Valley of Ananda and Former Chief of Data Technology, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Dozie Ezigbalike, Yoga Instructor Dozie Ezigbalike (Yogi Ananda) has been practising yoga since 1980. He started teaching yoga in 2010 after being certified by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres as a Yoga Siromana in 2010. He has also obtained the Sivananda Yoga Advanced Teacher Training Certificate of Yoga Acharya and Postgraduate certificates for teaching 60+ and gorgeous (seniors) and Dru back care and mental wellness. He established the ECA Yoga Group at the United Nations compound in Addis Ababa, as a vehicle for sharing and teaching the yoga lifestyle and led the group until his retirement in 2017. Upon retirement, he established Valley of Ananda to continue his passion of helping people to transform their lives through yoga. The services of Valley of Ananda draw from his lifelong practice of yoga, the various styles he has been trained in, and his experience at ECA, where he managed to maintain a balance between the yoga lifestyle and normal work and life commitments and situations. He is registered with Yoga Australia as a Level 2 Yoga Teacher. Beyond yoga, Dozie retired from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa as the Chief of the Data Technology Section at the Africa Centre for Statistics (ACS) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prior to this role, he had served ECA as the Chief of the Geoinformation Systems Section and the Knowledge Management Coordinator. He also served as the Acting Director of ACS from September 2013 to April 2015; and earlier as Data Management Coordinator ACS. Prior to joining ECA, he lectured in land surveying, GIS, land administration and spatial analysis at the universities of Zimbabwe, Melbourne and Botswana. He holds a PhD in Land Information Management from University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada, after BSc and MSc degrees in land surveying from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, respectively.
Kunle Pelemo
Global Goodwill Ambassador, Global Mental Health Strategist, Founder at Live And Not Die, CEO at Kuntrol HQ Int'l Ltd, and GYMHA Special Board Advisor
Kunle Pelemo also known as K.P is a multi-talented nation- building and knowledge business strategist. He is the CEO of Kuntrol HQ Int’l Ltd. He is an advocate of mental health and suicide prevention in Nigeria and Africa at Large. Having worked in the oil and gas downstream sector of his country for close to a decade, he deemed it fit to quit the sector in order to champion his mental health and suicide prevention cause called Live And Not Die (LAND). Over the years, he has undergone series of courses in reputable institutions such as University of Glasgow, Philanthropy University and Mental Health Academy for the purpose of certification and knowledge acquisition in respect of his advocacy. In March 2020, Kunle was nominated as 2020 Mental Health Champion by the World Dignity Project after his works have gained recognition by so many organizations and individuals within and outside the shores of Africa. He has featured on so many programmes on national TVs, radio stations, live casts, etc. creating awareness and offering support for people. He is currently the chief mental health strategist of Mycarebuddy Limited, a foremost online mental health care service provider in Nigeria. He is a Global Goodwill Ambassador (Humanitarian) in Nigeria and also Ambassador for Cuenta Conmigo NGOs in Argentina. In June 2021, Kunle was named among awardees of 2021 World Happiness Olympiads Awards. As part of his willingness and passion to spread kindness on a global scene, Kunle is also an Ambassador of The Kindness Games; an initiative co-founded by Tim Wenzel and Lee Oughton. Kunle hosts a mental health awareness and suicide prevention weekly show on two online radio stations in UK: MZ radio London and AP radio UK. He has hosted several professionals across the world on the show with amazing feedbacks from the listening audience.
Sandeep Nath
Founder RENEWALism, Inner Power, Energy & Mindfulness Coach
Sandeep Nath is the founder of The RENEWALism Movement. An IIT-IIM alumnus, he founded and ran a successful strategy consulting company before heading to the Himalayas in search of the purpose of life and what drives our energetic consciousness. As a Professional Speaker & Inner Power Coach, he has taken ancient oriental wisdom practices to more than 46 cities across four continents. An Author of four books, Business Qigong guide, Mindfulness facilitator, and Top 10 Mental Health expert, Sandeep specializes in overcoming complex business challenges by empowering individual energies. His mission in the current decade is to raise human consciousness. More about him at SandeepNath.com
Amb. Nur Ahmed - Moderator
Humanitarian, GYMHA Event Coordinator
Amb. Nur Ahmed is a humanitarian activist. He is the Youth ambassador of Access to Human Rights International and Peace ambassador of Dynamic Peace Rescue Mission International. He also played reading role as Bangladesh Deputy Director of IDYM Foundation, Country President of Guild of Dynamic Youth Leaders International, Serve Humanity Inc. Approximately last 3 years he has been working in International NGO «Action Contre La Faim» in Bangladesh mission which is working over 40 countries in different mission. He is acting as organizing secretary of Bangladesh EI Practitioners Club and SLSD English language club. He was the best Achiever in online learning platform in his working organization «Action Against Hunger» in Bangladesh mission. From 2013, Nur Ahmed connected with some national and international organization as volunteer. Nur Ahmed is one of the Global Peace, Social justice, and Human Rights awardee from Access to Human Rights International. He got Excellence Award from Arbitrators Media Information International. He also got the highest honorary award from International Peace Art and Poetry Forum. Additionally, he got the Educated Peace award from Union of Culture and World Peace.
Tolu Akinbiyi - Moderator
Member of Melbourne Youth Alliance, Vice President, Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne
Tolu is currently a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. Since 2020, she has been a member of the Melbourne Youth Alliance, a social organisation that aims to improve the lives of Melburnian African Australian youth. She is passionate about social causes, particularly those concerning young people, women and people of colour.
Husseina Ojochenemi Abubakar – Quiz competition moderator
Telecommunications Engineer and GYMHA Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
My name is Husseina Ojochenemi Abubakar, I’m a Telecommunications Engineer by profession. I’m passionate about building capacity in wireless Telecommunications, 5G technologies and Internet of Things. My aim is to become a future Telecommunications leader and acquire skills in the use of wireless network and play an active role in developing communication systems and contribute towards making the latest technological improvements reach the common man. I’m a Global Youth Mental Health Awareness volunteer a a Global Peace Advocate who’s passionate about helping to encounter the narrative of young ones. I Founded the m&b show to encourage, inspire, and coach young ones to pursue and develop interest in owning their own stage. My advocacy on SDG goals, a movement aimed at normalizing people’s role models in peace keeping, earned me my first ever certificate of commendation award in recognition for my outstanding work and advocacy by the World Literary Forum for Peace and Human Rights. More than anything, I’m driven by an insatiable desire to encourage and inspire young people to breakthrough the ceiling of possibility and make positive, peaceful, and lasting impact anywhere in the world.
Victoria Mupinde
GYMHA Assistant Director of Communication, Social Worker, mental health expert, Advocate, Author, Educator, and Global youth Ambassador
Victoria Mupinde is an Ambitious social worker, mental health expert, advocate, writer and educator. Victoria puts community service at the heart of her practice. She is currently working with Hands of Mercy as a Senior Programs manager. Victoria developed an anxiety and depression tool which was first utilized at the first ever mental health screening organized in collaboration with Hands of Mercy, Ministry of health and Varun Enterprises (Pepsi Zambia). She is the author of the article “Dealing with Anxiety” in the Ubumi Bwesu Magazine, a local health magazine. In addition, Victoria is passionate about educating emotional intelligence and has since hosted two virtual cohorts of the emotional management Masterclass which has attracted participants from around Africa. Victoria is currently volunteering with the Generation of Progressive Youths (GOPY) and their world as a Global Youth Ambassador.
Dr. Ramya Nair
Certified Corporate Trainer, Social Worker, Choreographer, Jury for Pageants and GYMHA Learning and Development Director
Ms. Ramya is skilled in Counselling, Lecturing, Curriculum Development, Team Management and Content Writing. She is a Strong Human Resources professional with a Post Graduate Executive Degree focused in Human Resource Management from Indian School of Business Management. She has completed her PGDBM & master’s in business from Pune University and graduated her Bachelor in Business Administration from MG University, Kerala. An Avid trainer for delivering soft skills and various Management lessons to the students. She possesses an excellent soft skills and interpersonal skills. Her core proficiencies include training sessions on Professional Etiquette, Team building and Campus to Corporate. She is a licensed Zumba Instructor, a passionate choreographer and run a Classical dance academy named “Rudra”. Ramya has also her strong passion towards Life skills & Soft skills training that made her energize to create an awareness of the training program and assist the learners to enrich those traits. She has Presented more than 14 research papers in both the National and International Conferences. She has been invited as a Keynote speaker, Guest speaker in different events organized by the Institutes and esteemed organizations like Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Jaipur Management, Association, Rajgad Institute of Management, Research & Development, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). Ramya has also authored Study Instruction Materials for various Open Universities. She has anchored and hosted various events like Conferences, Business Conclaves and HR Summit! She has received many accolades like the Global Women Pride Award by Ek Umang Foundation, Trailblazer Awards 2022- Bharatnatyam dancer, Certificate of Excellence in recognition of Outstanding performance in the field of Art, Entrepreneurship and Social welfare. She is also a dedicated social worker with over 12 years of experience in providing care and support to the Kinnar Samaj (Transgender Community) and the old age home.
Lawal Merit Ifeoma
Content Creator and Founder at Alpha Girls, GYMHA Ambassador, Board Member and Social Media Director
Lawal Merit Ifeoma, Mental health advocate, wellbeing writer, public speaker, spoken word artist, green house consultant, Crop doctor. She also a Content Creator and Founder at Alpha girls, GYMHA Ambassador, Board Member and Social Media Director.
Mrs. DOLAN KHAN – Dance performance
Former GYMHA Training Coordinator and Professional Dance Teacher

Dolan Khan is an Arts Graduate from Calcutta University. She is passionate about Indian classical and semi-classical dance and has been teaching Bharat Natyam across India, since 10 years, enthusiastically practicing new dance forms as well.

Chijioke Nwankwo
GYMHA Ambassador and Assistant Volunteer Director of Operations
My name is Chijioke Nwankwo, a native of Ohaukwu Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. I had my Primary Education in Benue State, Nigeria and I had my secondary Education in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. I am a graduate of Public Administration from Ebonyi state University, Abakaliki, where I graduated with a B.sc Degree.
Dr. (hc) Roshan Mansukhani
Music Therapist at GYMHA
Shutting his successful event company of 18 years and switching the road towards helping young minds and giving back to society the holistic tool of music as a therapy and clubbing it with his counseling, he has helped many to cope and wean off anxiety, stress, depression, anger issues and also substance abuse. In the field of mental health. He has been on many platforms like TEDX, Euro Mental Health Forum at Paris and various colleges and institutions including corporate spaces as a keynote speaker conducting workshops keeping it very interactive. He has been a recipient of Indian Achievers award, MAN of Excellence Award, to name a few and holds a HON Doctorate in Music Therapy and Counseling. He proudly takes to his credit of helping 34 young minds change minds from suicidal thoughts. He loves to keep it simple by saying… LIFE IS SIMPLE, ITS WE WHO COMPLICATE IT His name is Dr (hc) Roshan Mansukhani
Dr Juliet Hammond
CHC Practitioner, National Health Service, United Kingdom
Dr Juliet Hammond is a Clinical Advisor for the National Heath Service in United Kingdom. She is an advocate for women’s health and public mental health. She is a public speaker, Radio Host and a Minister of the gospel.
Ishani Nigam
MC, Storyteller, Host of My First Step Ever Podcast

Ishani Nigam is a seasoned presenter and storyteller with a decade of experience in communication, creative content production, and business development within the start-up ecosystem, media, retail and education sector. Known for her dynamic hosting, relationship building and engaging moderation, Ishani has led over 150 episodes of the “My First Step Ever” of her self produced podcast, featuring global leaders and entrepreneurs. She has also moderated numerous workshops and events, aiming to inspire and empower through impactful storytelling. Ishani’s passion lies in youth and women empowerment, mental health advocacy, and fostering personal development through her work in podcasts, events, and video presentations.
Connect With Ishani:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishaninigam/

Sadiki Mukasa
Founder at The Innovative Kids Initiatives, GYMHA Ambassador, Former Manager at McCafe, Multicultural Youth Champion
Sadiki has demonstrated understanding of multicultural affairs and Victoria’s multicultural policies through the following: A clear understanding of Victoria’s multicultural policy statement and the values that everyone would need to observe such as equality under the law: freedom to be ourselves and to celebrated our cultures; promote social inclusion and a society free of discrimination; a fair go for all in the access of services, education, employment and a safe place to live; the opportunity to thrive be recognized for our families to be loved. Sadiki has a strong knowledge of multicultural affairs through experience such as the following: City of Ballarat Multicultural Ambassador since 2016, under- takes intensive training in multicultural affairs and leadership. Driven various community projects in my role as ambassador such as: being Youth Camp Leader Adelaide and in South Australia; facilitating five feeding programmes for the disadvantaged in Ballarat, co-ordinating activities for two Harmony Festivals, visiting various schools and communities to deliver cultural awareness training; and being a guest speaker during Refugee Week, National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week, Cultural Diversity Week at the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) Conference in Ballarat 2016, at the Grampians Youth conference 2016 and the Phoenix College in 2017. He is a former manager at McCafe in Ballarat. He facilitated Cultural Leadership Training at Phoenix College, and a Community Awareness Training to McDonalds employees. Sadiki has been involved Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Advisor since 2015. From the CMY experience he learned about the barriers and challenges of culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse youth (CALD). I have worked and contributed my skills and knowledge to the different programs run by CMY to support young people. This experience has broadened my understanding, compassion and skills in driving programs that are meaningful for CALD youth. Currently, Sadiki is establishing his own business – The Innovative Kids Initiatives
Gloria Madu
GYMHA Ambassador and Social Media Manager, and Team lead-Giant Strides Initiative
Gloria Madu is an award winning medic. She is a content writer and mental health advocate who is passionate about helping young people live purposefully and stay mentally healthy. She is an Ambassador for the Global Youth Mental Health Awareness, Australia. She has also served as the Asst. Technical Officer, Mental Health Advocacy, Nigerian Medical Students Association and currently the Director of Communications for Hugozen Youth Foundation.
Rance Lazarus
Musician and GYMHA Ambassador
Awataf Nezari
Founder at Midwifery Wisdom Academy, Mental health Advocate, Life Coach and Master NLP practitioner
Awataf Nezari a Human Programming Coach, a dynamic and multifaceted professional, who is passionate about empowering individuals & organisations to reach their fullest potential through a holistic & interdisciplinary approach. Mentor to explore the Depth of Mind,Body,Soul & Beyond With 17+ yrs of Experience Her journey encompasses an unique blend of Philosophy, NLP, Nutrition & Life coaching, all underpinned by a deep commitment. Her enthusiasm of giving back to society made her join several NGO too. Founder of Midwifery Wisdom Academy. She is on a Mission to debunk stigma associated to Mental Health, to make conversation around it normal by creating 1 million Mental Health First Aider Globally one home at a time.