our founder
Tosin Lee, OTR
Founder
Tosin Lee is an occupational therapist and the founder of Melanin Minds Matter. She completed her Bachelors in Health Science and Master’s Degree in Occupational both at the University of Florida. She was born and raised in Florida and moved to Houston in 2015 to pursue her career as an Occupational Therapist., including addressing compounding mental health concerns with her patients.
In 2018, Tosin created Melanin Minds Matter however her passion for mental health started several years earlier due to her own personal experiences and challenges growing up. She understands the relationship between mentally healthy children and academic success, relationship building and personal fulfillment.
As a minority woman herself and mother to three black children, she understands that there is a lack of mental health resources for brown and black girls across the board. Tosin has experience with working with the mental health population in specialized units in addition to working with the youth throughout her career. This experience has prepared her to provide a mental health & wellness program that offers a safe space.