Dupé Daodu
Toronto,Canada
Summary
- Proven ability to lead high-impact initiatives that promote access, inclusion, and success for Indigenous learners. Experienced in managing professional teams, setting priorities, and delivering results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in designing and implementing evidence-based policies and programs. Strong understanding of public policy processes, strategic planning, and cross-sectoral collaboration
- Proven success in managing diverse teams, leading strategic initiatives, and facilitating programs from concept to implementation.
- Extensive background in anti-racism and equity initiatives, including race-based data standards, cultural safety, and inclusive service delivery. Committed to fostering diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplaces.
- Skilled in dismantling systemic barriers through transformative leadership, advocacy, and inclusive practice models.
- Adept in project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Experienced in stakeholder engagement, consensus building, and navigating sensitive issues with political acuity.
- Expertise in consensus building, group facilitation, and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
- Experienced with coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently. Utilizes critical thinking and strategic planning to drive project success. Track record of enhancing team productivity and meeting project goals within set timelines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Welfare Advisor (Secondment)
Anti-Racism Directorate, MCM
01.2023 - Current
- Leads and coordinate the design, delivery, and evaluation of anti-racism and equity programs, projects, and initiatives within the child welfare sector.
- Develops and implement learning materials and educational resources focused on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion for OPS staff and child welfare professionals.
- Provides strategic advice and consultation to senior leadership on anti-racism data standards, including race-based data collection and analysis.
- Mentors and support onboarding of new sector advisors, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Facilitates change management strategies and evidence-based decision-making to improve service delivery and program effectiveness.
- Engages with community organizations and stakeholders to promote culturally responsive and equitable child welfare practices.
- Monitors and evaluate the impact of anti-racism initiatives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Social Work Practice Consultant
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
01.2023 - Current
- Designs and facilitates and guides anti-Black racism discussions with Black identity students and faculty members.
- Provides strategic advice, advocacy and consultations to the FIFSW leadership team regarding anti-Black racism interventions and students equity concerns.
- Collaborates with Black students to develop anti-Black racism topics and content for consultation spaces.
- Provides advice and guidance to students on various practicum to workplace (ie. Anti-Balck racism, navigating difficult discussions, navigating racial trauma, preparing for interviews).
- Identifies appropriate cultural services and evidence based approaches for Black students.
Supervisor & Anti-Black Racism Practice Lead
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provides ABR/equity consultations to improve service delivery, outcomes and address the agencies over-representation of Black & Black bi-racial children in care.
- Leads, develops and implements ABR/equity programs, projects and initiatives agency wide.
- Manages and oversees the day-to-day case management files of 6-7 child protection staff by providing leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support and regular supervisor/evaluation.
- Develops a supportive work environment to encourage staff to be engaged and invest in their work.
- Provides effective leadership to enhance staff performance, thus meeting team and organization.
- Organize and lead regular team meetings to enhance planning, monitoring, problem solving, education, transfer of learning and team development.
- Develops ABR/equity practices models and revises agency practice and policy directives.
- Provides ongoing subject matter expertise, mentoring and strategic consultation to Senior Leaders and agency stakeholders.
- Develops plan for oversight and implementation of equity practice.
- Develops and evaluates ABR/equity data collection tracking processes and monitoring systems.
- Prepares and presents case reviews and audits and develops detailed risk management plans and processes.
- Creates, implements and evaluates Anti-racism and equity learning content.
- Facilitates healing, support, advocacy spaces for Black identified staff.
ABR/Equity Support Facilitator (Contract)
Toronto District School Board
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Develops ABR/equity curriculum and workshops for assigned schools.
- Facilitates ABR/equity healing and support spaces for students (14-17 years).
- Collaborates and partners with TDSB teachers, staff and equity leaders to advance anti-racism student goals.
Round Table Facilitator (Contract)
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Participates in Roundtable discussions panel for 1st and 3rd Year nursing students.
- Develops and facilitates ABR/equity curriculum, training and presentations for students.
- Collaborates and partners with faculty members, educators, staff and equity leaders.
Child Protection Worker
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Conducts child protection investigations through utilizing and anti-racism, anti-oppressive lens.
- Intervenes in crisis situations.
- Initiates a relationship with the child and family to facilitate assessment, response and reduce potential risk to the child(ren).
- Implements a service plan, providing counseling and conducting ongoing assessment of child protection issues.
- Participates and conducts training session on the implementation of Anti-oppressive practices for CAS teams.
- Coordinates requirements for court hearings.
- Appears as a witness in child welfare, criminal or youth court.
- Prepares recording of case information including family case histories, correspondence and legal forms.
- ABR/Equity and SOS specific trainings and mentorship.
- Collaborates with families and community agencies to identify needs, set goals and establish plans of service.
- Knowledgeable of the Society's code of Ethics and policies.
Project Lead
West Scarborough Community Legal Services
01.2016 - 2017
- Designed and implemented the social work program at the clinic (intake a referral process, case criteria, case work etc).
- Identified social work based gaps in services for clients and implemented appropriate equity focussed interventions.
- Provided short term case management for clients experiencing complex challenges with mental health issues, eviction and transitioning from OW to ODSP benefits.
- Provided advocacy and emotional support to clients facing intersectional experiences of marginalization, ABR, assault, mental health, bereavement, situational distress, racism and discrimination.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders, other legal clinics and social service agencies to meet client needs.
- Conducted in-depth needs assessments and informal solution focused counselling.
- Participated in Anti-Racist and oppressive community leadership outreach project in the field of workers rights.
Shift Lead
Griffin Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delegated program responsibilities, tasks and duties to several staff on shift.
- Ensured supportive, safe, and predictable environment through the establishment of routines and therapeutic interventions for youth experiencing dual diagnosis, mental health challenges, trauma histories.
- Provided ABR/equity focused counselling and advocacy for clients and staff.
- Promoted and facilitated harm reduction practices.
- Developed and implemented a range of clinical treatment services and programs based on the youths intersectional experiences.
- Oversaw assessments, goals, and treatment plans for clients developed by staff.
- Member of the multi-disciplinary team including social worker, day program/school, and outside agencies.
Program Manager, Developer and Supervisor
Belka Enrichment Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Planned, guided and oversaw summer camp program, which included upwards of 40 children and youth and 5 staff on a weekly basis.
- Oversaw summer camp staff and effectively ensured that all staff were on task and adhering to the code of conduct and program protocols in an timely, effective and safe manner.
- Developed ABR/equity specific curriculum and provided ABR/equity specific advocacy to families and children.
- Addressed and managed crisis situation, disciplinary incidents and concerns related to staff, child youth and their families.
- Coordinated and created the staff schedule and liaised with the program director on changes that needed to be implemented in the program.
- Evaluated after school and summer camp programs curriculum and recommended improvement.
- Developed new and innovative teaching materials and other resources for effective program deliver.
- Performed administrative tasks including report writing, database updates, and telephone inquiries.
- Developed and prepare proposals for children's program and identified new funding opportunities.
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Toronto
01.2017
Sociology (Honours) Degree - undefined
University of Manitoba
01.2013
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Strategic leadership abilities
- Effective project coordination
- Project oversight
- Effective multi-tasking
- Performance coaching
- Effective task delegation
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and social media tools
Certification
- VAW/CAS Collaboration Conference
- 2019 HR Equity Hiring Consultation
- 2019 Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Welfare Advisor (Secondment)
Anti-Racism Directorate, MCM
01.2023 - Current
Social Work Practice Consultant
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
01.2023 - Current
Supervisor & Anti-Black Racism Practice Lead
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
01.2021 - 01.2023
ABR/Equity Support Facilitator (Contract)
Toronto District School Board
01.2021 - 01.2023
Round Table Facilitator (Contract)
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Child Protection Worker
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
01.2017 - 01.2023
Project Lead
West Scarborough Community Legal Services
01.2016 - 2017
Shift Lead
Griffin Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
Program Manager, Developer and Supervisor
Belka Enrichment Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Sociology (Honours) Degree - undefined
University of Manitoba
Masters - Social Work
University of Toronto
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