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DeSean Dyson
DeSean Dyson
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DeSean Dyson

Telos Group

Jackson, MS USA

"Money and prestige, for everybody I know, that stuff has not been enough for them. It’s really been about fulfilling life and work."

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DeSean's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Director of U.S. Programming - ReStory US

I guide immersive experiences, helping communities confront complex social challenges through shared stories.

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Day In The Life Of A Program Director

My Day to Day

I help design immersive experiences that foster understanding of complex issues like education and racism. My day involves curating powerful stories and guiding people through transformative experiences. I combine my skills in organizational leadership with my passion for creating empathy-driven solutions, working to ensure that communities like Jackson, Mississippi, can confront systemic challenges and become part of the solution.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Associate's Degree

    History

    Mississippi Delta Community College

  • Bachelor's Degree

    History

    Belhaven University

  • Graduate Degree

    Educational Leadership and Administration

    Mississippi College

  • Doctorate

    Higher Education Administration

    Jackson State University

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi.

  • 2.

    I come from a family of educators and didn’t think I wanted to go down the same path, but ultimately ended up doing just that.

  • 3.

    I started my college journey at Mississippi Delta Community College and then completed my undergraduate education in history at Belhaven University.

  • 4.

    After graduating, I started my career as an American government and U.S. history teacher.

  • 5.

    I decided I wanted to go into education administration, so I went back to school for my master’s degree in educational leadership.

  • 6.

    I worked as an assistant principal for a few years and then as a school leader at an independent school.

  • 7.

    I moved up into higher education, working as a university professor and a special assistant to a university president.

  • 8.

    After first contributing as an education speaker for Telos Group, I joined the nonprofit organization full-time and now get to promote peace and work on justice initiatives throughout the country.

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