Meet Our Leadership Team

THEESEEDS Institute


Executive Leadership

Dr. Teniola Akinwuntan, Ph.D.

Dr. Teniola Akinwuntan, Ph.D.

Founder, President & CEO of THEESEEDS Institute and Women of Valor Global Initiative | Clinical Director | Harvard T.H. Chan Global Public Health Leadership Transformational behavioral health leader, educator, author, and policy advisor. Commissioner on the Baltimore County Immigrant Affairs Commission. Dedicated to trauma recovery, whole-person healing, and advancing equitable access to care for marginalized and underserved communities.

Onsite Operations & Clinical Services


Program Leadership

James Butler

James Butler

Program Manager,
TheeSeeds Institute & The Women of Valor


Clinical and Rehabilitation Services

Dr. Petula Alvaradous-Phillander

Dr. Petula Alvaradous-Phillander

Vocational and Rehabilitation Specialist

Adeline Tiengwe

Nurse Practitioner (Entry-Level)


Program Support & Operations

Ejike Nwoke

Entry-Level Peer Support & Logistical Coordinator

Remote Administration & Program Operations


Executive Administration

Cathleen Lopez

Cathleen Lopez

Program Administrator
Keir Nathaniel Nasis

Keir Nathaniel Nasis

Program Administrator


Compliance and Human Resources

Christopher Ian Doctor

Compliance Manager

Sofia Monique Valencia

Human Resources Coordinator


Academic & Curriculum Development

Laisa Revuelta

Curriculum Developer

Joan Madrona

Curriculum Developer


Program Operations & Student Services

Robbee Balocating

Robbee Balocating

Program Delivery Administrator

Angelo Baltazar

Class Administrator

Bruce Gallego

Admission Care Coordinator


Respite Crisis Management Program

Dr. Kevin Moises

Dr. Kevin Moises

Respite Program Manager

Janella L. Dimapilis

Respite Program Coordinator


Marketing & Creative Services

Leonardo Cuevas

Digital Marketing & Creative Media Specialist