CMHA Kamloops removes ‘interim’ from Executive Director Achoba’s title

KAMLOOPS — The Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Kamloops branch has removed the ‘interim’ tag from Executive Director Alfred Achoba’s title.

Achoba stepped into the agency’s lead role in 2020 after former Executive Director Christa Mullally was suspended amid an investigation into ‘operational challenges’ at the organization. Mullally has since left the organization.

In a news release, CMHA Kamloops board president Greg Thomson says the board is happy to have Achoba on board.

“Alfred has been with the branch for several years, and during his time, has done an excellent job of leading the team through several challenges, building strong relationships in the community and with team members, and enhancing the impact of the branch on people with mental health and/or substance use challenges,” said Thomson. “His compassion, dedication, and commitment to the community will continue to build on the vital work of CMHA Kamloops in supporting mental health for all.”

Achoba has been with CMHA’s Kamloops branch since 2013, beginning as a support worker and holding a number of roles in the ensuing eight years. He was raised in Nigeria and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Thompson Rivers University.