ABOUT LET'S BE WHOLE

Healing communities. Restoring culture. Reclaiming wholeness.

Let’s Be Whole is a public health organization and global wellness movement advancing healing, cultural restoration, and community power across the African diaspora.

We work to transform how wellness is understood and delivered—centering “food as medicine,” mental health support, and restorative arts as essential tools for addressing historical trauma and generational pain. Our approach bridges ancestral knowledge with modern public health, creating pathways for individuals and communities to reclaim their health, identity, and future.

Our work extends beyond direct service into systems change. Through leadership in public health advocacy, Let’s Be Whole has helped shape culturally responsive mental health frameworks for Black communities, contributing to how services are designed and delivered within Los Angeles County. We move beyond charity toward reparative justice—building solutions that restore dignity, access, and long-term wellbeing.

Global Impact

Our work extends from local communities to a global network—connecting people, policy, and practice across the African diaspora.

The Aláfíà Initiative
A global wellness movement translating international frameworks into community-based healing. Through the Aláfíà High Council, we connect global elders, practitioners, and policy insights to real-world action.

Food Sovereignty & Economic Empowerment
We support regional food systems rooted in heritage crops, while creating pathways for Black farmers and communities to reclaim control over their food, health, and economic future.

Public Health & Policy Influence
Through leadership and advocacy, we have helped shape culturally responsive mental health approaches—ensuring systems reflect the needs of the Black diaspora.

Internal Reparations & Cultural Restoration
Through storytelling, arts, and community engagement, we address racial trauma and restore identity, agency, and collective strength.

Our Approach

We approach wellness as a whole-system experience—one that honors culture, restores dignity, and addresses the root causes of inequity.

Culturally Rooted Healing
We integrate ancestral knowledge, restorative arts, and community-centered practices to address historical trauma and generational pain in ways that feel familiar, relevant, and effective.

Whole-Person Wellness
Our programs combine mental health support, nutrition, and creative expression—recognizing that true healing includes the mind, body, and spirit.

From Charity to Reparative Justice
We move beyond short-term aid to long-term solutions that restore access, opportunity, and power within underserved communities.

Community-Led Solutions
We design with the community, not for them—ensuring our work reflects lived experience, cultural identity, and collective voice.

Meet the Alafia High Council

The Alafia High Council serves as the supreme visionary and advisory body of Let’s Be Whole, bridging the sacred traditions of African royal leadership with contemporary professional excellence. Comprising a prestigious circle of experts in mental health systems, land stewardship, and global trade, the Council provides the strategic “High Counsel” necessary to scale our impact across the African Diaspora. By organizing our leadership into specialized Chambers of Health, Trade, and Culture, the High Council ensures that every initiative from food sovereignty to the Alafia Healing Initiative is rooted in ancestral wisdom, systemic equity, and the pursuit of total well-being (Alafia) for the marginalized communities we serve.

Queen Nina Womack

Creative Director

Queen Nina Womack is a Los Angeles native and a coronated Royal Traditional Leader in West Africa who is dedicated to uplifting under-resourced, marginalized communities through African-centered holistic solutions. As a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist and seasoned mental health advocate, she bridges the gap between clinical support and community-based wellness. A tireless champion for food sovereignty, Queen Nina has served as Co-Chair of the Black and African Heritage Subcommittee for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, where she advocates for culturally competent care.

Pamela Thornton

Board Governance Chair

Pamela is the Founder of Urban Land Matters, where she advocates for equitable land use in underserved communities. With over 15+ years of planning expertise in local governments, she provides consulting for inclusive development. An award-winning leader and host of "Land Value – The Podcast," Pamela champions social justice and community empowerment throughout Los Angeles County.

Siphiwe Baleka

High Chancellor of Lineage & Ancestral Return

Yale graduate Siphiwe Baleka is a global architect of African identity restoration. As President of BBHAGSIA and the first in 250 years to regain Guinea-Bissau citizenship, he empowers the Diaspora to reclaim their heritage. Through the UN and N'COBRA, Baleka leads a revolutionary movement for ancestral reconnection and reparations.

Romalis Taylor

Director of Mental Health Systems & Advocacy

Romalis Taylor is a mental health leader with 30+ years of experience in program development and advocacy. As a Los Angeles County DMH co-chair, he champions culturally competent services for underserved communities. His expertise in family preservation and behavioral health ensures equitable support for families across the region.

Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson

High Councilor of Global Diplomacy & Educational Stewardship

Dean Emeritus Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson is a visionary diplomat bridging Los Angeles and Africa. Holding a Pepperdine Doctorate, she chairs the Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee and pioneered globalized curricula. Her expertise in international trade, peace, and cultural exchange anchors our mission in academic excellence and global unity.

Nile Malloy

High Commissioner for Sustainable Development & Resource Mobilization

Climate justice leader and social entrepreneur Nile Malloy brings 20 years of environmental advocacy experience, securing multi-million dollar funding and shaping local climate policy. An expert in grant-making and institutional growth, he holds M.A. and B.A. degrees from the University of Michigan, focusing on urban anthropology and community-led sovereignty.

Our Experts: The Holistic Wellness Team

Meet our caring wellness practitioners, pharmacists, and innovators from Africa and the Diaspora dedicated to transforming community health on the front lines.

CAMEROON

Dr. Stephanie Wirba Kininla

Director of Psychosocial Wellness & Community Protection

Dr. Stephanie Wirba Kininla is a Cameroonian sociologist and humanitarian located in Douala, Cameroon. A specialist in child protection and gender-based violence at Mboppi Baptist Hospital, she coordinates large-scale psychosocial initiatives. With a PhD in Sociology, she advocates for sustainable development and protects vulnerable populations through clinical counseling and strategic leadership.

NIGERIA

Figilo Kalimini Monovie

Director of Pharmaceutical Innovation & Healthcare Access

Figilo Kalimini Monovie is a Nigerian pharmacist and visionary entrepreneur based in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A leader in healthcare access, he is spearheading Bayelsa State’s first generic pharmaceutical manufacturing project. Committed to serving underserved communities, Monovie leverages his pharmacology expertise and leadership to improve lives and transform the healthcare landscape across Africa.

KENYA

Maurice Ouma Odoyo

Director of Physical Wellness & Exercise Science - Africa

Coach Maurice is a professional soccer coach and exercise scientist with over 25 years of experience. A graduate of University Sports South Africa with a degree in Exercise Science and Education Sports, he holds a "CAF C License" coaching diploma and a Level 7 referee qualification. The former National League player specializes in technical drill design and youth development. Coach Maurice leverages sports and physical education to foster discipline and wellness across Africa.

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At Let’s Be Whole, we believe in the strength of community. Together, we can create profound change in the lives around us. Our collective is built on trust, teamwork, and shared ideals. By joining us, you’re not merely volunteering or donating; you are stepping into a journey focused on healing and empowerment. Together, we can cultivate a lively community that elevates each individual.