Ebuka Okoli

Ebuka Okoli is a doctoral student and graduate teaching associate at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University. He played a key role in the team that developed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria’s strategic plan, which led to an improved tax-to-GDP ratio for the nation. He also developed a strategic communication plan for the Strategic Planning and Evaluation Department of the Energy Efficiency Program at ComEd.

As an instructor, Okoli empowers his students as prospective “captains,” fostering their development through dynamic instruction and mentorship. His commitment extends beyond the classroom; he has volunteered as a facilitator, coach, and peer mentor for the McKinsey Forward Program, Transformers Program, and School of Communication. He recently joined the Braven Institute in partnership with San Francisco State University as a volunteer leadership coach. In this role, he coaches students from underrepresented backgrounds, facilitating their successful transition to the professional world.

As a Carnegie Ethics Fellow, Okoli champions ethical leadership, informing his research on organizational learning, ethical cross-cultural communication, and inclusive AI-communication practices