Black. The first thing people see me as. Not a president nor an aspiring doctor or a good person. Just black and usually all the stereotypes that come with being black. My blackness isn’t something that I can turn off or disclose. Heck, even my name, Deneisha, screams black. I take pride in my blackness and it’s something that I would never want to hide, but I would be lying if I told you that being black didn’t come with its challenges and barriers, especially in positions of leadership. Growing up black in a not-so diverse community made me very aware of how the world saw me and how I presen ..read more

HOW TO SURVIVE THRIVE WHEN IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE 25 HOURS WORTH OF WORK AND ONLY 24 HOURS IN THE DAY – FROM THE EYES OF AN ENGINEERING STUDENT Ever had that feeling where you have a daunting mile-long to-do list, and the end isn’t in sight? Feeling so overwhelmed by how much you have to do in so little time? Have you started falling behind on work and missing meetings because you’re overwhelmed? I’ve been there. I’m still there sometimes, but I can manage it so much better now, and hope this helps you to do the same! Just follow these 5 simple steps and watch the magic unfold. Hope you find i ..read more