Patrick O. Odoyo is an education, social innovation, and community development strategist with more than a decade of experience helping schools, universities, nonprofits, foundations, and community organizations design programs that create measurable impact. His work bridges youth entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, global development, AmeriCorps programming, experiential learning, and community-centered innovation.
My Story
Born and raised in Kenya and shaped by experiences in education, faith, community, and service, Patrick brings a global and deeply practical perspective to his work. His journey has taken him from community-led development in Dago Village to youth innovation programs in Central Florida, higher education changemaking initiatives, AmeriCorps program leadership, and nonprofit strategy work.
Why I Do This Work
I believe communities already hold wisdom, talent, and possibility. My role is to help organize people, resources, systems, and ideas so that communities can move from vision to action.
My Professional Focus
- Youth entrepreneurship and innovation
- Nonprofit strategy and capacity building
- Education and workforce readiness
- Community-centered program design
- Global service-learning
- Grant and partnership strategy
- Speaking, facilitation, and leadership development
Education & Leadership
- M.S. Public Service Administration, University of Evansville
- B.S. Information Systems & Technology, United States International University–Africa
- Founder & CEO, Young InnoPreneurs Inc.
- Founder & President, Friends of Dago Inc.
- AmeriCorps Program Director experience
- Higher education social innovation leadership
- Youth entrepreneurship and community development leadership