Sakina Taki is the visionary CEO and Founder of Impasto Services, a pioneering mental wellness and suicide prevention organization. With an Applied PhD in Organizational Wellness and certifications from the International Coaching Federation and Mental Health First Aid England, one of the only accredited first aid tutors in Africa. Sakina is uniquely qualified to lead the charge in mental health advocacy. As Africa’s only accredited Suicide First Aid tutor, she has dedicated her career to creating impactful mental health interventions.

Sakina’s journey into mental wellness was deeply personal, sparked by her own struggles with severe mental health issues in her mid-20s. This experience inspired her to pen "My Little Yellow Book," a candid account of her mental wellness journey, and to dive deeper into the field through extensive training and volunteer work. Her academic background, including a BA in Broadcasting and Journalism and an MBA from Nottingham Trent University, has further empowered her to communicate effectively and lead large-scale wellness workshops.

Sakina’s work has led to collaborations with prestigious institutions like the Brain and Mind Institute at Aga Khan University, where she has co-developed Brain Health Resiliency workshops. She is committed to advancing the mental wellness landscape, particularly in the corporate world, and is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused on workplace mental wellness interventions.