Osaretin Agbonavbare
Where AI Meets Mental Health | LCDC Intern | LPC Candidate | HCI & AI Expert | IT Audit & GRC | UNGA78 Convener | Forbes Africa Under 30 | Speaker - 34 Countries & Author of 50 Books 📩[email protected]
- Role
- Fellowship at Watson Institute
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Osaretin Agbonavbare
Behavioral Health & AI Strategist | Founder | LCDC Intern | MHPS | HCI Expert | IT Audit & GRC | UNGA78 Convener | Forbes Africa Under 30 | Meet Dr. Osaretin Agbonavbare, Founder/CEO, BBCMGTAI Inc.Dr. Osaretin bridges human technology and human healing. For over a decade, he’s been a globally recognized force in Human-Computer Interaction, AI, and EdTech. A two-time Forbes Africa Under 30 Nominee, UN Science Summit Convener (UNGA78), speaker in 34 countries, and author of 50 books across AI, psychology, finance, and leadership, he has now formalized behavioral health credentials: Registered LCDC Intern, certified Mental Health Peer Specialist, APS candidate, with a Master’s & PhD in Counseling Psychology (LPC in progress).His core question—how do humans truly interact with systems meant to help them—drives both his HCI and clinical work. Few professionals hold this dual expertise: licensed behavioral health clinician plus deep roots in AI, HCI, GRC, and IT audit. He advises mental health tech organizations, designs human-centered platforms, delivers direct services, and speaks globally.His mission remains constant: using technology to support humanity by harness technology and human understanding to drive social change and empower those who need it most. His work spans Africa, the United States, and 34 countries.**Areas of Expertise**- Human-Computer Interaction- Artificial Intelligence- Behavioral Health Technology- Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling- Peer Recovery Support- Education Technology- Digital Therapeutics- Smart Technologies- IT Audit, Risk & GRC- Entrepreneurship- STEM Education- Digital Literacy- Human-Centered Design- Telehealth Innovation**Selected Achievements**- Two-time Forbes Africa Under 30 Nominee- UN Science Summit Convener — UNGA78- Author of 50 books across AI, psychology, technology, finance, and leadership- International Speaker and Trainer — 34 countries- Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award 2025 — EdTech- Global Recognition Award 2025 — HCI and Education Technology- 2024 Texas Innovator in Education Technology- Fellow, Truist Foundation Fellowship- Finalist, Goldman Sachs Small Businesses Program- African Genius Award Nominee- Registered LCDC Intern | MHPS-Initial | APS Candidate — State of Texas- Winner, Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025
Experience
Fellowship
Jan 2026 — Present · Boulder, CO, US
Education
University of Benin
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Psychology
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology
Southwest University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Psychology
University of Benin
Master's degree, Psychology
University of Benin
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Technology/Electrical & Electronics
2011 — 2016
University of Houston-Victoria
Master's degree, Artificial Intelligence
Texas Southern University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
2023
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