Lily Flower of the Valley Corporation
🌺 Mission Statement:
“Healing the Mind. Advancing Science. Empowering Communities.”
Lily Flower of the Valley Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging mental health, biochemistry, and community well-being.
We integrate psychological care with scientific research, i.e. advancing discoveries in neurobiology, Hepatitis B, and integrative health while providing compassionate, accessible mental-health services for all.
“Healing the Mind. Advancing Science. Empowering Communities.”
Lily Flower of the Valley Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging mental health, biochemistry, and community well-being.
We integrate psychological care with scientific research, i.e. advancing discoveries in neurobiology, Hepatitis B, and integrative health while providing compassionate, accessible mental-health services for all.
💫 Our Vision:
To build a future where science and compassion work together to heal lives, inspire innovation, and empower every individual to thrive.
Where science meets compassion: Building a world where mental wellness and biomedical innovation grow
side by side.”
Who We Are:
Integrating Science, Mental Health, and Community Care
Lily Flower of the Valley Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, founded to bridge the gap between mental health, biochemistry, and community well-being.
We believe that true healing requires understanding both the mind and the body — combining the compassion of therapy with the insights of modern science.
Our programs unite mental-health counseling, neurobiological research, and public-health outreach to create sustainable, evidence-based change in local and global communities.
💫 Our Vision:
To build a future where science and compassion work together to heal lives, inspire innovation, and empower every individual to thrive.
🧠 Our Mission:
To promote whole-person mental health through the integration of psychological counseling, neurobiological science, and community-based education — creating pathways for healing, discovery, and hope.
🌍 Our Story:
Founded by Dr. Victor Hamunkoma Mudenda, PhD, and a team of global scientists and clinicians, Lily Flower of the Valley was born from the belief that mental health and biomedical research must walk hand in hand.
Beginning with small collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic, our organization grew into an international initiative — advancing research on chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) and neurobiological factors in mental health, while expanding access to affordable care in the Bay Area and beyond.
👩🏾⚕️ Our Leadership:
Dr. Victor H. Mudenda, PhD – Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Anastasiia I. Bezrodna, PhD – Director of Neurobiological Research
Prof. Mykola G. Shcherban, DMedSc – Senior Scientific Advisor
Dr. Eme Blessing, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC - Dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
ractitioner
Ms. Felicia Gatewood, APCC - A trilingual Mental Health Therapist
Mr. Nabil MNabil Mahmoud, MSc. Fin, BSc. Eng - Director of Operations
Mr. Tushar Tambe, MBA-HR, MBA-MIS - Director of Projects and Human Resources
External Advisors:
Dr. James L. Rubenstein, MD, PhD – Clinical Research Collaborator (UCSF)
Dr. Robert Marlin, MD – Clinical Research Collaborator (UCSF)
Dr. Daniel Lyons, MD, PhD - HBV Advisor (UCSF)
Together, this multidisciplinary team merges biochemistry, medicine, and psychology to pioneer solutions for the world’s most pressing mental and physical health challenges.
🤝 Our Values:
Integrity: Every project reflects scientific honesty and ethical care.
Compassion: We serve individuals, not conditions.
Collaboration: We build bridges between researchers, clinicians, and communities.
Innovation: We pursue creative solutions backed by evidence and impact.
Accessibility: We make science and healthcare understandable and attainable for all.
🌱 Our Impact:
Since its founding, Lily Flower of the Valley has:
Partnered with Women Organized to Respond to Life-Threatening Diseases (WORLD) on community health initiatives (2021–2023).
Launched the Lily Flower Journal of Biochemistry and Mental Health (LFJ-BMH) — an open-access journal fostering global research collaboration.
Prepared to open the Lily Flower Mental Health Clinic and Neurobiological Research Lab in Oakland, CA (2025).
Every milestone brings us closer to our vision — a world where science, faith, and compassion create healing that lasts.
📞 Connect With Us:
📍 1221 Preservation Park Way, Buckley House, Suite 102, Oakland, CA 94612
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.lilyflowerofthevalley.org
📬 [email protected]
Integrating Science, Mental Health, and Community Care
Lily Flower of the Valley Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, founded to bridge the gap between mental health, biochemistry, and community well-being.
We believe that true healing requires understanding both the mind and the body — combining the compassion of therapy with the insights of modern science.
Our programs unite mental-health counseling, neurobiological research, and public-health outreach to create sustainable, evidence-based change in local and global communities.
💫 Our Vision:
To build a future where science and compassion work together to heal lives, inspire innovation, and empower every individual to thrive.
🧠 Our Mission:
To promote whole-person mental health through the integration of psychological counseling, neurobiological science, and community-based education — creating pathways for healing, discovery, and hope.
🌍 Our Story:
Founded by Dr. Victor Hamunkoma Mudenda, PhD, and a team of global scientists and clinicians, Lily Flower of the Valley was born from the belief that mental health and biomedical research must walk hand in hand.
Beginning with small collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic, our organization grew into an international initiative — advancing research on chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) and neurobiological factors in mental health, while expanding access to affordable care in the Bay Area and beyond.
👩🏾⚕️ Our Leadership:
Dr. Victor H. Mudenda, PhD – Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Anastasiia I. Bezrodna, PhD – Director of Neurobiological Research
Prof. Mykola G. Shcherban, DMedSc – Senior Scientific Advisor
Dr. Eme Blessing, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC - Dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
ractitioner
Ms. Felicia Gatewood, APCC - A trilingual Mental Health Therapist
Mr. Nabil MNabil Mahmoud, MSc. Fin, BSc. Eng - Director of Operations
Mr. Tushar Tambe, MBA-HR, MBA-MIS - Director of Projects and Human Resources
External Advisors:
Dr. James L. Rubenstein, MD, PhD – Clinical Research Collaborator (UCSF)
Dr. Robert Marlin, MD – Clinical Research Collaborator (UCSF)
Dr. Daniel Lyons, MD, PhD - HBV Advisor (UCSF)
Together, this multidisciplinary team merges biochemistry, medicine, and psychology to pioneer solutions for the world’s most pressing mental and physical health challenges.
🤝 Our Values:
Integrity: Every project reflects scientific honesty and ethical care.
Compassion: We serve individuals, not conditions.
Collaboration: We build bridges between researchers, clinicians, and communities.
Innovation: We pursue creative solutions backed by evidence and impact.
Accessibility: We make science and healthcare understandable and attainable for all.
🌱 Our Impact:
Since its founding, Lily Flower of the Valley has:
Partnered with Women Organized to Respond to Life-Threatening Diseases (WORLD) on community health initiatives (2021–2023).
Launched the Lily Flower Journal of Biochemistry and Mental Health (LFJ-BMH) — an open-access journal fostering global research collaboration.
Prepared to open the Lily Flower Mental Health Clinic and Neurobiological Research Lab in Oakland, CA (2025).
Every milestone brings us closer to our vision — a world where science, faith, and compassion create healing that lasts.
📞 Connect With Us:
📍 1221 Preservation Park Way, Buckley House, Suite 102, Oakland, CA 94612
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.lilyflowerofthevalley.org
📬 [email protected]