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Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Devon attended John Hay High School. He, then, earned a basketball scholarship at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. As a two-time captain of the basketball team, he ultimately earned both a Bachelor of Arts (‘16) and, continuing his education while on the team, a Masters of Science (‘18) in Social Psychology.Continue reading “Devon Carter, PhD”

Hello, I am Keshawn Gadison. I am from Canton, OH. I have one sibling. I went back and forth, living with my father and mother until 6th grade. My favorite place I lived at was in North Carolina. I have always been a busy person. In high school, I worked and went to school toContinue reading “Keshawn Gadison”

I’m from New York but I moved out to PA at an earlier time in my life going back and forth.I went to Quakertown High school for my high school journey up until my senior year then graduated from North Penn High School. I play basketball day in and day out and have dedicated theContinue reading “Alix Newkirk”

Growing up in Washington DC was a very unique place, it was a very gritty area that gave me different tools that have become a part of me that I use in my every day life to communicate with other people. Some might say that it gave me an edge that is seen in myContinue reading “Caleb Okechukwu”

I was born in Oklahoma City, where I lived for half my childhood until I moved to Los Angeles at the age of ten. Growing up I was surrounded by an entire family of humble and hardworking people. Which only projected onto the way I carried my life and the challenges it holds. Living inContinue reading “Jakob Alamudun”

My name is Michel Wilcox Jr. I was born in Cleveland and attended Shaker Heights High School. While growing up my parents taught me the value of education and how it should not be taken for granted. With aid from my parents and faculty at school I was able to be more successful academically inContinue reading “Michel Wilcox Jr.”

I am from Bethlehem, PA and attended Liberty High school. Growing up, I learned the value of time and money very early. It was not because my parents taught me about money though, but instead I had learned from their mistakes when it came to credit cards and not having an emergency fund. I sawContinue reading “Nessa Cartagena”

My name is Machiah Maddox. I am a Junior in high school who loves athletics, especially basketball. At the early age of five I played basketball for a youth organization called the Skill Center. Those were some of the most exciting times, competing against other kids my age to make it to the playoffs. I also playedContinue reading “Machiah Maddox”

My name is Mahdi Shah. My parents were born in Pakistan and they moved to the U.S. so that my sister and I could pursue education. We were both born in the U.S. I am part of the Gateway to Success (GTS) program at DeSales University. GTS was program to help students get ready forContinue reading “Mahdi Shah”

I was born in the Dominican Republic, where I spent the first seven years of my life. My mother and I were the last in the family to immigrate over to the US, and I’ve been living in Allentown, PA since. Growing up, I developed a love for music. I listened to a lot ofContinue reading “Edison Yunior”