The Journey of Dr. Dets
Championing Equity in Education and Employment
Philosophy & Purpose
True progress is when access to opportunity is based on talent, not background.
My journey began at the intersection of human resources and social enterprise, where I witnessed firsthand the systemic barriers preventing talented individuals from accessing meaningful work. This realization sparked a multi-decade commitment to equity-driven workforce development.
From grassroots youth employability programs to shaping national labor policies, my focus remains on creating actionable, scalable solutions that connect potential with opportunity.
Key Milestones
Social Enterprise Leadership
Co-founded AGDC, successfully impacting 24,410 youth through comprehensive employability programs.
National Policy Execution
Led the $200M N-Tax Program, strategically integrating 7,500 youth into the national workforce.
Academic Rigor
Conducted pioneering doctoral research at University College London (UCL), shaping modern education-to-work policies.
Global Engagement
Collaborated on high-level policy initiatives with the ILO, PwC, the UK Government, and aligned with the UN SDGs to drive global systemic change.