Ceo Dr. Ifa Yemi Opatola Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA
Dr. Ifá Yemi Opatola
Oba Ààrẹ Olú Ògbóni Agbaye
Founder | IOII.life – ATAUSA Foundation
Professional & Spiritual Biography
Dr. Ifá Yemi Opatola is a traditional African spiritual leader, cultural authority, and community advocate serving as the Oba Ààrẹ Olú Ògbóni Agbaye, a recognized custodian of Ògbóni traditions and indigenous governance systems. He is the founder of IOII.life – Institute of Indigenous Inspiration, Inc. and the ATAUSA Foundation, organizations dedicated to spiritual preservation, behavioral health support, education, and community empowerment across the United States and internationally.
With a multidisciplinary foundation bridging spirituality, clinical service, and organizational leadership, Dr. Opatola actively develops and oversees programs focused on mental health counseling, substance use recovery, chaplaincy services, youth education, and vocational training. His work integrates traditional Ifá wisdom with modern evidence-based practices to serve diverse populations in both faith-based and clinical settings.
Dr. Opatola has successfully expanded IOII.life and ATAUSA Foundation into a multi-state operational network, establishing registered chapters and structured leadership systems aligned with nonprofit governance and federal compliance standards. His leadership emphasizes cultural integrity, transparency, and the prevention of fraud within indigenous and spiritual institutions.
🎓 Credentials & Professional Development
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC
Disaster Chaplain (Certified through NYDIS – New York Disaster Interfaith Services)
Training in Incident Command Systems (FEMA ICS-100)
Active participant in Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment and behavioral health program development
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HR/Program Director
Cheryl Nawoade' Johnson
Cheryl Nawoade Johnson serves as a Human Resources leader for IOII.life and the ATAUSA Foundation, supporting organizational development, staff coordination, and compliance across multi-state operations.
She represents a professional standard of leadership, cultural integrity, and public engagement—positioning her as both an administrative authority and a visible ambassador for the organization.
