Lola Oguntade is the visionary founder of New Spring Consult, where she serves as a strategic architect for human-centered systems and emotional wellbeing. With a deep-rooted commitment to building “emotionally healthy systems,” Lola bridges the gap between high-level policy and the nuanced reality of lived experience. Her work is defined by a unique ability to translate complex behavioral health insights into actionable frameworks for organizations, government bodies, and communities. As the creative force behind Lola’s Voice and Beyond the Block, she has pioneered the practice of ethical storytelling, using media as a powerful tool for advocacy to humanize those often marginalized by systemic barriers.

Beyond her role as a consultant, Lola is a dedicated advocate for workforce resilience, focusing specifically on the mental health and sustainability of those in high-stakes social impact roles. She believes that the effectiveness of any mission is intrinsically linked to the health of the people driving it. Through initiatives like Lola Student Support Program, she extends this philosophy to the next generation, equipping students with the emotional intelligence and resilience needed to navigate academic and personal challenges. Lola’s leadership is characterized by a rare blend of empathy and technical expertise, ensuring that every project she touches is designed with both psychological safety and systemic integrity at its core.