Meet The Founder

Hi, I'm Lene

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Before I founded Constructive Minds, I was a builder—not just by profession, but by nature. I found purpose in creating, transforming, and bringing new life to spaces. But when life handed me unimaginable loss, I had to learn how to rebuild in an entirely different way.

I lost my dad. I lost two of my best friends. I lost my source of income, my independence, my health—everything I thought was stable fell apart within two years. Anxiety, depression, grief, self-destruction, and PTSD became my daily reality, leaving me at rock bottom. Then, in the midst of all that pain, my dad left me one final gift—our family home.

Without any formal experience, I took it upon myself to renovate the house by hand, project by project. What I didn’t realize at the time was that as I rebuilt that home, I was also rebuilding my mind. That’s when it clicked—if I could restore a house, I could restore myself too.

That realization led me to become a certified Brain Health Trainer and start Constructive Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others strengthen their mental well-being through hands-on, interactive learning. Our Brain Builder Mental Health Awareness Workshops use LEGO-based activities and engaging discussions to teach resilience, emotional awareness, and mental strength—because, just like with construction, the right tools make all the difference.

With your support, we can expand our reach, bringing these programs to more communities in need. Your generosity helps us provide resources, training, and outreach to those struggling with their mental health, giving them the building blocks for a stronger future.

Let’s create something incredible together—one mind, one life, one future at a time.