Michael Olusanya
Nigerian mental health counselor
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Early life and education
Olusanya grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2016, he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from ISFOP Benin University in the Republic of Benin.
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Career
Greenway International Foundation
In 2017, Olusanya founded Greenway International Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes tree planting and mental wellness among youth. The organization set a goal of planting over five million fruit trees across Africa by 2030. He also developed biodegradable food packaging from cassava and sugarcane to reduce plastic waste. He also urged the Ghanaian government to sensitize schools on tree planting.During COVID‑19, he said the first wave was a “big blow” that nearly forced the foundation to close.
Earlier roles included program director at Made in Heaven (advocating for children's rights) and executive vice president at Atlantic Business Concept Ventures (eco-tourism).
In 2018, he took part in a tree planting ceremony at the Embassy of Cuba in Ghana to mark African Day and raise awareness of the Cuban blockade.
Counseling and restorative justice
Olusanya currently serves as a counselor for Jefferson Parish under the Louisiana state government. He works under the clinical supervision of Camella Grau, LPC-S, integrating evidence-based mental health care with systemic advocacy. His efforts aim to reform justice processes through restorative practices.
Recognition
- Named a top 20 winner of the RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition (West Africa, 2019).
- Selected as the youth voice representative from Africa at the Global NDC Conference in Berlin (2019).