Board of Directors & Advisory Leadership
// Executive Governance & Leadership
Board of Directors
Humanitarian Initiatives, Inc. is guided by experienced executive officers dedicated to community empowerment, health equity, and cultural enrichment across New York, nationwide, and globally.
President & CEO
Afo Ogbeyalu Kalu
President and CEO
Founder & Lead Facilitator, A.O.K. Concepts Unlimited
Corporate training executive with over 20 years of proven experience helping individuals reach their full potential, marked by partnerships with NYC Health+Hospitals, 1199/SEIU, CWE, and community organizations.
Vice President
Ogori N. Kalu, MD, MS
Vice President, Director of Health Initiatives
Breast Surgical Oncologist & Healthcare Consultant
Breast Surgical Oncologist dedicated to minority breast health education, cancer treatment, and statewide healthcare disparity reduction on the NJ Governor’s Task Force and national advisory boards.
Vice President
Okemini “Prince O” Nnoke Kalu
Vice President & Director of Arts and Cultural Initiatives
Multidisciplinary Artist, Songwriter, Producer & Creative Visionary
Multidisciplinary music artist, songwriter, producer, and creative visionary bridging music, culture, and community impact. Collaborator with G.O.O.D. Music and Warner Bros., live performer with Big Daddy Kane, and creator of "Wetin" on CW's All American: Homecoming.
Founding Heritage & Tribute
Honoring Our Roots & Founding Chairmen
Humanitarian Initiatives, Inc. was born out of the compassionate vision of The Kalu Mba Kalu family. We honor the foundational leaders whose enduring spirit guides our ongoing humanitarian service.
Professor Kalu Mba Kalu
Late Chairman & Co-Founder
Conceived in 2010 alongside Afo Ogbeyalu Kalu as a vehicle to consolidate under one registered entity the lifelong charitable giving and philanthropic endeavors initiated by The Kalu Mba Kalu family.
Nena Nkacha Mba Kalu
Late Pharmacist & Philanthropist
Beloved medical professional whose dedication inspired Humanitarian Initiatives’ foundational grant for women of African descent pursuing degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
// Advisory & Council Guidance
Honorary Advisory Committees
A distinguished assembly of physicians, healthcare practitioners, legal experts, educators, financial strategists, cultural leaders, and community elders advising Humanitarian Initiatives, Inc.
Health
6 Advisory Members- Izuchukwu Nwakoby MD
- Joelle Pierre MD
- Jamie Wells MD
- Aretha Hill-Forte MPH
- Abike James-Enakhimion MD
- Ifeanyi Oguagha MD
Wellness & Mental Health
3 Advisory Members- Ukuku Dike MD
- Rev. Andrew Lloyd LMSW
- Judith Rapley LCSW
Technology, Finance & Logistics
7 Advisory Members- Kimberly Malone-Bobb MBA
- Chike Eleazu MBA
- Comfort Ukpabi CPA
- Bradley Chukwuma CPA
- Prof. Ezutah O. Ezutah Prof
- Raphael Osita Nwakoby Advisor
- Okechukwu Okoro Advisor
Arts and Culture
3 Advisory Members- Nkechi Okoro Carroll Creator
- Nkechi Ogbodo Cultural Lead
- Uchenna Obidike Omalicha Styles
Legal Advisory
6 Advisory Members- Sunita Jaffrey Esq
- Carlean Ponder Esq
- Nneka Nwakoby Esq
- CJ Nwakoby Esq
- Jennifer Chinyere Ajah Esq
- Stephanie Hand JD
Education
5 Advisory Members- Jon Carroll PhD
- Anna Dunn MS
- Principal Passion Moss-Hasan Ed
- Principal Simone A. Nicholas MS, ABD
- Principal Stephaun Hill MS
"Amamihe" Advisory Council
6 Elders & Scholars of Wisdom
Rooted in ancestral continuity and cultural depth, the "Amamihe" (Wisdom) Council provides seasoned institutional guidance, ethical stewardship, and community counsel.
Kalu Idika Kalu
PhD
Okoro C. Ukpabi
MD
Elsie Haliday Okobi
PhD
Enuma Okoro
Author / Scholar
Loretta Onyeani
MS, ABD
Chika Oguagha
MD