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Dr. Ky Dele,
M.A.; MEd.; D.H.L.
Community Engagement Strategist & Consultant
Dr. Ky Dele is an award-winning behavioral health practitioner and psychologist who utilizes her multi-disciplinary expertise to empower organizations through effective community relations and community program development. Leading multi-million-dollar projects, she has a proven capability in working with private and public sector organizations in designing and executing community programs, engagement strategies and development of stakeholder relations to advance the organizations objectives, foster organizational success and facilitate measurable improvements in capacity building, performance, visibility, partnerships, and revenue generation. Dr. Dele’s work has a proven record supporting the fact that for organizations to thrive, they must prioritize community engagement as a fundamental aspect of their growth strategy.
Dr. Ky Dele is a strategic consultant to heads of states, government officials, diplomatic corps, fortune companies, international institutions, community organizations, high-profile celebrities and global leaders within the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa. Dr. Dele's remarkable accomplishments have resulted in engaging millions of stakeholders and generating over one billion media impressions. Her programs have been recognized and featured by leading global media outlets, including CNN, The New York Times, Huffington Post, USA Today, BET, Arise News, and Channels Television. Additionally, she has made notable appearances on national television platforms such as ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, further enhancing her visibility and influence in the field. The impact of Dr. Dele’s exceptional work has earned her numerous awards and notable recognitions from the U.S. White House, U.S. Senate Offices, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Mayor Offices, and international agencies.
Dr. Dele designs and executes innovative community program development and community relations tailored programs by conducting thorough assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, ensuring each program aligns with stakeholder and community goals. Dr. Dele coordinates resources, trains staff and makes sure all aspects of the program are effectively operationalized. Her engagement approach integrates grassroots and grass tops strategies designed to close gaps and create a seamless collaborative ecosystem connecting government entities, corporate organizations, and community groups, fostering meaningful dialogue, and enhancing cooperation. By mobilizing diverse stakeholders and identifying key players, Dr. Dele cultivates inclusive partnerships and prominent levels of support from influencers, which are essential for driving sustainable social impact. Her efforts in building cohesive, high-performance community programs are pivotal for advancing progress and development.
Dr. Dele's experience in developing community programs focuses on key areas to include equity and inclusion; social impact/social responsibility programs; economic empowerment programs; cultural tourism; philanthropic foundation projects; mass mobilization campaigns (election and voting engagement campaigns, marketing campaigns); community advocacy programs; and behavioral health programs.
As a consultant, advisor, and collaborator her expertise in fostering strategic foresight and ground-breaking problem-solving has led her to collaborate effectively with a wide array of high-profile organizations, enhancing her ability to build influential networks. Dr. Dele has partnered with Fortune 500 companies such as BMW USA, Wells Fargo, and Coca-Cola. She also collaborates with esteemed educational institutions, including George Washington University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), while engaging with community advocacy groups like the National Urban League and the NAACP. Her work extends to diverse sectors, involving initiatives with the Biden-Harris Black Engagement Task Force, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), ESPN, the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, and Developers (NABHOOD), MCCG, Hugo Boss and Hyatt Hotels. Additionally, Dr. Dele engages with community organizations such as 100 Black Men of America Inc., National Black Chambers of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and various fraternities and sororities (Divine 9), National amplifying her impact across multiple social spheres.
Dr. Dele's breadth of work includes her advisory and supportive roles with the United Nations Headquarters (Department of Global Communications, African Section), the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C., the Ministry of Transport in Liberia, the Embassy of Ghana to the United States, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) embassies in Washington, D.C. She has collaborated in advisory roles with Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, the P.J. Patterson Institute of Africa-Caribbean advocacy Office of the Statesmen in Residence, African Relations Liaison, Governor Wes Moore African Affairs Commission Chair, Commissioner Ian Campbell, Department of Global Communications, African Section, United Nations Headquarters, The National Press Club, Washington D.C., International Correspondents Committee, Ministry of Transport, Liberia, Embassy of Ghana to the United States “Year of Return” Tourism Program, Diaspora Engagement Advisor, Minister of Natural Resources, Guyana, Permanent Mission of Cameroon to the United Nations and the African Union Representational Mission to the United States, demonstrating her commitment to global collaboration and community empowerment.
Dr. Dele's passion for transformative change and global collaboration led her to establish Blueprint Global Group, an international community engagement boutique firm. She employs a multidisciplinary approach to create project-based working groups, bringing together a network of independently owned and operated, highly regarded industry experts to tackle community challenges and enhance program effectiveness.
Dr. Dele's educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations, a master’s degree in education, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. In recognition of her significant contributions to philanthropy and community engagement, she was awarded an honorary doctorate, underscoring her commitment to driving positive change within communities.
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Dr. Ky Dele is supported by a team of staff and strategic partners across the Americas, Africa, and the Caribbean. BGG partners and associates include an exclusive network granting access highly respected owner-operated and independent affiliates in community relations, public affairs, government relations, international trade, legal, tourism, public relations, educational institutions and lobbying who are lobbyists and former members of government and executives across industries and continents.
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