Detra Johnson M.Ed.

Consultant, Teacher, and Public Speaker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

View my photos

Detra Johnson M.Ed. is the owner of Forward Movement Consultants and Founder of Phenomenal Youth Organization.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Detra has always had a passion for helping others and giving back to the community. Detra received a BA in Psychology from Temple University, a Master's in Education - School Leadership and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education program at Wilmington University.

Detra started her career, in the music industry, as an assistant to the world-famous DJ Jazzy Jeff at A Touch of Jazz (ATOJ) Studios. There, Detra had the chance to learn engineering, producing and song writing. It was there where also where she started her career in the Entertainment Business.

After 3 years at ATOJ, Detra left the company to work for Michael Harris Consultants, as the Director of Special Events, Marketing, and Promotions. In that position, Detra was introduced to the world of professional sports and fashion. She planned and facilitated celebrity events for FUBU Platinum in Philadelphia, Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Johnson, former Super Bowl Champs Broncos Allen Aldridge Jr., Ray Crockett, Ravens' Ray Lewis, Steelers Jerome Bettis , NFL players Bobby Taylor, Hollis Thomas, Lamar Campbell, former NBA star Allen Iverson, former WNBA player Rhonda Mapp, and Heavyweight Champion Michael Grant. Detra also worked with Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Akademics, Big Daddy Clothing, and FUBU, to make sure their products were worn by celebrities, and highly visible at all times.

With a variety of entertainment and public relations experience under her belt, Detra branched out and created her own consulting company called Phenom Entertainment. She continued her work with celebrities and well known brands, but she added Hush Puppies to her list of clients, and began consulting for major organizations such as the NFL Professional Players Mothers' Association, and the NBA.