Deesha Dyer
Co-Founder
beGirl.world
Detroit, MI USA
“Community college changed my life. It gave me that chance to try again and they accepted me the way I was.”
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By Roadtrip NationDeesha Dyer
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA.
Right after high school, she attended the University of Cincinnati, but admits that she didn’t prioritize school and eventually dropped out.
Started working as an executive assistant at the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and as a freelance hip-hop writer for the Philadelphia City Paper.
She had always been an activist in her community, but says she felt like she wasn’t taken seriously because she didn’t have an education.
Decided to go back to college when she was 31 years old—got rejected from several four-year schools, so she went to community college instead.
Shortly after the election of President Barack Obama, she took a risk and applied to a White House internship—got a position interning in the Office of Scheduling and Advance.
After her internship, she was offered a full-time position as a special assistant to the president and the White House social secretary.
She is now an award-winning speaker, writer, event producer, and the co-founder of beGirl.world, a nonprofit organization that empowers teenage girls through global education and travel.
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Education
High School
Career
Co-Founder
I am an event consultant, speaker, nonprofit founder, and former assistant to President Obama.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Non-Profit Organizations
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
I work for myself so this answer changes daily. They would see me on the computer and phone a lot. Some days in the community or at meetings.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Volunteer in whatever interests you. It will help you pin down what work you like doing.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"Don't let people know you only went to community college, you won't be taken seriously."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
School Drop-out
Self-Esteem Issues
Interviewed By
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