Dr. Detoun O, EdD

About Me

With **20+ years driving impactful development and career empowerment** across global sectors, I help individuals and organizations thrive by aligning purpose with tangible results. My approach blends academic rigor (EdD from UCL) with real-world, multi-sector experience to deliver **data-driven solutions** in career coaching, organizational development, and sustainable impact. I focus on **scalable, equitable, and sustainable outcomes**, deeply rooted in advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4 & 8) – Quality Education and Decent Work for All.

Areas of Expertise and Guidance

• Workforce Development & Coaching: Guiding career transitions, skill mapping, and leadership development, including trauma-informed and AI-driven coaching.
• CSR & ESG Strategy: Designing and implementing impactful Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG initiatives that build stakeholder value.
• Social Impact Program Management: Leading large-scale projects from conception to evaluation, ensuring fiscal accountability and measurable social outcomes.
• Policy & Education Reform: Advising on national youth employment action plans, curriculum development, and educational strategies.

Key Achievements & Impact

• **Transformed 64,000+ youth lives** through data-driven career services.
• Managed **$200M N-Tax Program** with a 90% youth employment rate in 3 months.
• Co-authored **Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan 2021-2024** (ILO).
• Secured **$100M+ in grants** for youth employability programs.
• Leveraging **AI-driven job-matching initiatives** at DWP.
• **Twice nominated** for Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year.

Education & Certifications

• **EdD in Education, Practice & Society:** University College London, UK (2023)
• **Master’s in Management of Development:** ITC/ILO International Training Centre, Italy (2012)
• **Agile Scrum Master Certification** (2022)
• **Senior Leaders Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship:** Columbia Business School, USA (2012-2013)