Program Leadership & Consulting
Senior-Level Program Expertise. Remote-Ready. Results-Driven.
Organizations that need more than a project manager, that need a program executive who has operated at the highest levels of government, international development, and healthcare systems, engage Akindotun Merino, PhD.
Public Budget Managed
Citizens Impacted Globally
Program Participants Worldwide
Government Program Oversight
Continents — Program Operations
Grants Secured
Areas of Expertise
Where Dr. Merino Engages
Federal & Government Program Management
Full-cycle program administration for federal agencies, government contractors, and county-level public health systems. Budget oversight, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous quality improvement. Backed by 13 years as a sitting Mental Health Commissioner overseeing $130M in public funding.
Ideal for: Federal agencies, state and county health departments, government contractors, and public-private partnerships.
Global Health & International Development Programs
Design, launch, and management of multi-country health and development programs. WHO and UNICEF partnership experience, multi-stakeholder coordination across governments and NGOs, grant management, and cross-cultural program delivery. Proven across Sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Ideal for: International NGOs, USAID and WHO-funded initiatives, global health organizations, and international development contractors.
Behavioral Health Systems Design & Integration
End-to-end design and management of behavioral health programs — from policy development to clinical program implementation. Trauma-informed systems design, workforce development, community mental health program management, and cultural competence integration. Developer of the globally recognized Kadaasile Trauma Healing Model.
Ideal for: Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, state mental health agencies, and behavioral health nonprofits.
Higher Education Program Operations
Academic program design, accreditation compliance, curriculum development, faculty oversight, and institutional performance management. Multi-campus operations experience at the VP and Dean level. Doctoral program leadership including dissertation oversight and academic quality assurance.
Ideal for: Universities, community colleges, online education institutions, and accreditation-focused academic programs.
Workforce Development & Training Programs
Design and delivery of specialized workforce training programs for clinical teams, government agencies, corporate leaders, and community organizations. Trauma-informed care certification programs, executive leadership development, preretirement wellness, and organizational resilience training.
Ideal for: Government agencies, healthcare systems, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.
"I don't just manage programs. I build systems that outlast my presence."
— Dr. Akindotun Merino, PhD
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Ready to Discuss Your Program Needs?
Akindotun Merino, PhD is available for remote engagements starting immediately. Whether you need a Senior Program Manager for a federal contract, a consultant to design a behavioral health initiative, or an executive advisor for a global health program, bring your challenge and let's build the solution together.
Remote-ready · Available immediately · Federal, NGO, healthcare, and higher education sectors