Our Consultants

Archer & Augustine Stith, LICSW-C

US Senior Consultants

With over thirty years of social work practice, Archer and Augustine Stith has brought quality mental and behavioral health services to individuals, groups, and families through their private practice, Stith & Associates. Stith & Associates was a family-based mental health agency that worked with foster care agencies, psychiatric hospitals, and community-based organizations across the United States.

The Stiths have consulted with many social work organizations and legal practices to improve service delivery to individuals, families, and communities. They have advised non-profit and faith-based organizations to bring about effective and relevant service delivery.

Abdoulaye "Pope" Sarr

West Africa Senior Consultant

Abdoulaye "Pope" Sarr has been a vital member of The Healing Institute as the West African Senior Consultant since 2023. Based in Senegal, West Africa, Pope offers invaluable insights into Senegalese and Muslim languages, rituals, customs, and traditions, enriching the institute's diverse cultural understanding and practices. In addition to his consulting role, Pope is the creative force behind Visionary Patchwork (VP), a company that preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of African fabric patchwork. This art form, which gained prominence during the transatlantic slave period, is creatively continued through VP’s endeavors. The company has notably collaborated with The Healing Institute’s A Little Touch of Africa Boutique. Together, they have successfully introduced a line of high-quality American attire and home decor that boasts a distinctive African flare, bringing vibrant and culturally significant styles to the fashion industry.