Osa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with more than 15 years of experience working with individuals and groups with mental health challenges. She has an MA in Mental Health Counseling and is currently enrolled in a counseling and counselor education doctoral program at Montclair State University. Osa’s journey in mental health began when she was a young mother, wife, and new immigrant, armed with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Master’s in Business Administration and needing a part-time job. This job turned out to be a 5-year journey of working at a not-for-profit organization involved with providing services to adults and children with persistent mental health challenges, substance abuse diagnoses, and housing insecurities. The clients Osa served, and the work she engaged in, were so life-enriching, that Osa returned to school (for a counseling degree), to be better equipped to serve. Osa subsequently worked at various agencies utilizing her experiences, education, and acquired skills to support those challenged with mental health and life issues. Osa has returned to school for a doctoral degree, to harness and advance the skills necessary to become a more effective therapist, educator, supervisor, advocate, researcher, and change agent. Osa is particularly passionate about women and racial/ethnic issues. Osa runs groups, seminars, and outreach programs on mental health awareness, general wellness, self-discovery, and empowerment amongst others. She speaks locally (in the US) and internationally.