Dr. Femi Popoola is a U.S navy veteran and distinguished physician with 15 years of experience, holding double board certification in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Known for his clinical expertise, empathy, and ability to connect with patients, Dr. Popoola has made a profound impact on the San Antonio, TX community since his arrival as a missionary and psychiatrist in 2021.

In response to the community’s needs, Dr. Popoola alongside his brother who is an Addiction Physician, founded Mastermind Recovery. He also runs an international one-on-one mentorship program that is transforming lives.

As the CEO of Graceland Psychiatric and Neuromodulation Center, established in 2021 and currently serving over 6,000 registered patients, Dr. Popoola provides free medical services for those served by Mastermind Recovery. His commitment to charity is evidenced by his personal investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars into Mastermind Recovery’s charitable initiatives within the first two years of founding it.

In addition to his professional and charitable work, Dr. Popoola is a devoted husband and father, a successful entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses, and the pastor of New Testament Christian Mission in San Antonio. During his free time, he loves to play soccer and try out diverse restaurants with his wife, Mary, and their three children Joshua, Ella and Abigail.

Dr. Oluwole Popoola is a board certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist. 

He is the co-founder of Mastermind Recovery and currently serves on its board as the vice president. 

He additionally serves his immediate community in the DFW area as a Pastor and owns a private psychiatry practice. 

He is married to his beloved wife - Taiye Popoola - and they have 2 children - John and Ruth.

Cherie is thankful to serve as the Senior Program Manager at Pay It Forward SA. 

She is also an LCDCI at Lifetime Recovery. She is a person in long-term recovery and knows what it takes to continue on the positive path.  

She is a graduate of the Adult Drug Court program and serves as a mentor for the current participants. 

She has also completed training for Mental Health Peer support specialist and is a Graduate of San Antonio College and is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. 

Outside of work Cherie loves exercising and is a big proponent of using exercise as a therapeutic means to help treat people struggling with homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  She loves spending time with friends and family. Cherie is proud to be be flourishing in long-term recovery since May 25, 2018.

Kelly has been on the board of directors since 2022. She is a foundation member at Mastermind Recovery. 

She currently serves as the director of women's sober living and a member of the planning committee.

Kelly is a Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist. With lived experience in surviving domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse, she is determined to dedicate the rest of her life to helping others who are going through similar challenges. Her experiences have become her greatest asset in serving her community. 

Kelly credits her success to the work of the Holy Spirit in her as she focuses on Jesus Christ who is the author and finisher of her faith. Kelly cherishes her church family. Her siblings are her greatest fans and her son is a big part of her life.

Daniel Olukoya brings expertise in Economics, Project Management, Accounting and Business Administration. With over 5 years of experience running a construction business, he oversees the organization’s financial operations, ensuring effective resource management. His background includes serving as a board member for a startup asset management firm, adding valuable financial oversight experience. Daniel is dedicated to ensuring the financial stability needed for Mastermind Recovery’s long-term success. He is happily married to Simisola and enjoys swimming during his free time.

As the Director of Homeless Services for Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM), Valerie Narvaez often feels like Batman putting on a cape. She leads a team of five on CAM’s Homeless Response Team, assisting one of the city’s most vulnerable and challenging populations: people experiencing chronic homelessness. 

Valerie's compassion for her clients comes from her own lived experience. After leaving a troubled home at 15, she faced addiction, untreated mental health issues, and homelessness throughout her late teens and early twenties. In 2013, she embraced sobriety and completed inpatient treatment at Haven For Hope, the largest transformation facility in the nation. Since then, Valerie has been a passionate advocate for those still suffering on the streets, breaking systemic barriers and building trusting relationships with a trauma-informed approach. She finds inspiration in her husband, Roger, a Master Social Worker, author, and Clinical Outreach Worker for the City of San Antonio.

Rogelio “Roger” Narvaez Jr. has worked in social services for more than 20 years. In 2022, he became a Licensed Master Social Worker. He currently serves as a Clinical Outreach Coordinator with the City of San Antonio’s Homeless Division, leveraging his experience from the San Antonio Food Bank and San Antonio College to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

His passion for helping others is rooted in his childhood experiences, which he details in his memoir, Between the Tracks, a personal account of growing up with parental domestic violence, untreated mental health issues, and unhealthy relationships.

Roger is pursuing supervision to earn his LCSW, furthering his commitment to serving underserved communities. He and his wife, who met through their work in the community, also serve on the ACTS in Recovery Team, where he mentors men recovering from alcohol and substance use.

When he’s not working, Roger enjoys spending time with his wife, Valerie, writing, and exploring food trucks.