Damilola Oni, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist whose work sits at the intersection of clinical care, implementation and dissemination research, community engagement and program development. Her interests include trauma, suicidality, global and community mental health, and the intersection of faith and mental health, with a particular focus on African and church communities. Dr. Oni is committed to making mental health care more accessible and resonant with the populations she serves. Her approach centers building meaningful partnerships and fostering collaborative work. She has partnered with stakeholders across diverse communities to respond to mental health needs and develop sustainable strategies. Dr. Oni received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at Rutgers University, and her dissertation examined the acceptability and feasibility of DBT in Nigeria, exploring how DBT could be adapted within a different cultural context. She continues to lead efforts to explore the expansion of DBT in Africa. Dr. Oni is a co- founder of the Coalition for the Advancement of Nigerian Mental Health (CANMH) and is a member of Partnerships for Life: West African Region, the World DBT Association (WDBTA), and the Africa Global Mental Health Institute. Sheโs also a collaborator within the Global Mental Health Lab at Boston Medical Center.