From the White House to Inspiring Author: Chat and Learn with Deesha Dyer
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Are you ready to discover how attitude can create the best kind of trouble? Join us for an insightful conversation with Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary and author of Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. Dive into her compelling journey, hear about the insights inside of Undiplomatic and learn how her unique perspective has shaved her extraordinary career.
What you’ll learn:
- Discover what motivated Deesha to pen her latest work and the significance behind its title.
- Hear about the obstacles she faced during her writing process and pivotal moments that defined her path.
- Learn how Deesha’s attitude helped her navigate complex career landscapes and create meaningful change.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Deesha Dyer’s remarkable story!
Deesha Dyer (She/Her)
Deesha Dyer is a speaker, community leader and organizer, creative event strategy consultant, and most notably known as the former Obama Administration Social Secretary. The Philadelphia native and former hip-hop journalist became a White House intern at the age of 30 while attending community college and completed a seven-year tenure there that honed her expertise in event coordination, logistics, protocol, and statecraft. She led a team that coordinated the monumental 2015 visit of Pope Francis, State Dinners with heads of states from China, Canada, and Italy; and booked legendary performances by stellar artists such as Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, and the cast of the Broadway musical Hamilton. A life-long community advocate, Deesha co-founded beGirl.world, an organization that empowers teen girls through global education and travel. Deesha sits on several boards including SIECUS, an organization dedicated to comprehensive sex education and MNDFL Ed, which brings mindfulness in to schools around New York City. Following a community college and study abroad scholarship she created, Deesha also recently launched The Black Girl 44 scholarship, which financially supports black female college students interning in Washington, D.C. Deesha is currently the CEO & Founder of Hook & Fasten and an advisor at the Ford Foundation and shares her incredible journey with audiences around the world.