Helen Adeosun

Helen Adeosun is the CEO and Founder of CareAcademy, a company that provides online training for home caregivers.12 She was named a Henry Crown Fellow at The Aspen Institute in 2024.7 Adeosun has built a career focused on driving outcomes for adult learners and finding meaningful ways for them to engage in learning.6

Background and Education

Born to Nigerian immigrants, Adeosun is 35 years old.4 She earned a BA in Politics and Arabic Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2007 and holds an EdM in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University.28

Career Highlights

• Founded CareAcademy in 2013, which has trained over 250,000 direct care workers6
• Named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 in Healthcare in 20205
• Recognized as one of Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Boston Chamber of Commerce in 20215
• Honored with EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year New England Award5
• Featured in the Boston Globe's inaugural Tech Power Players 50 in 20225

Professional Experience

Before founding CareAcademy, Adeosun worked in various roles, including:

• Assistant Program Manager at Boston Public Schools
• Resident Assistant at Stand Up for Kids Boston
• Community Development Projects Director at The New Organizing Institute
• ELA Teacher at Fulton County
• Program Coordinator at Michiana Dismas House3

Adeosun's diverse experience in education, social work, and caregiving has informed her work at CareAcademy, where she aims to improve the quality of home care through innovative training methods.16