Onyedikachi Nwofor

Onyedikachi Nwofor is the Human Resources Lead at the Psychological Foundry for Human Development Initiative (PFI), where he oversees the organisation’s people systems, culture, and wellbeing practices. In this role, Onyedikachi supports the development of a values-driven workforce, ensuring that PFI’s internal structures reflect the same care, equity, and ethical grounding that guide its external work. His approach to human resources is deeply informed by psychology, with a focus on fostering safe, inclusive, and high-functioning teams.

With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology, he continues to strengthen his professional competence through ongoing specialised training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), trauma recovery, and affirmative care. His academic and professional background reflects a strong grounding in developmental and intersectional psychology, with particular attention to how social, cultural, and structural factors shape mental health, work experiences, and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Over the years, Onyedikachi has worked across diverse mental health and community settings, providing therapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial support to individuals and groups. He has led community-based mental health initiatives, coordinated support groups, and integrated mental health services into broader HIV and human rights programming. These experiences have shaped his commitment to building stigma-free environments where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Onyedikachi’s clinical and research interests include trauma and resilience among gender and sexual minorities, neurodevelopmental and affective disorders, and the intersections between identity, social context, and mental health. He is also exploring how digital and teletherapy platforms can expand access to care and ensure continuity of psychological support in underserved regions. Beyond clinical work, Onyedikachi is a strong advocate for mental health equity, affirmative psychological practice, and community empowerment. At PFI, he brings this advocacy into organisational leadership, working to ensure that people-centred policies, ethical practice, and wellbeing remain central to how the Initiative grows and operates. Contact: kachi@psychfoundry.org