If someone asked me to name someone who is a jack of all trades… Derek would be one of the first people to come to mind. Whether it's project management, strategic planning, relationship building, storytelling, or even leadership development, Derek has you covered. During his time at Duke University, the Durham Hometown hero held various leadership and advocacy roles including but not limited to Duke Student Government Vice President of Durham & Regional Affairs, Member of the Duke Board of Trustees Institutional Advancement Committee, Intern in Public Affairs at the US Department of Justice, Intern at the Department Scheduling & Advance at THE White House during the Obama Administration, and last but certainly not least, held the highly coveted positions of Team Manager for the Duke Basketball Team & Men’s National Basketball Team during the 2014 Fiba World Cup. Following his time in college, Derek has gone on to spread his wisdom and desire to lead in a multitude of ways such as working in the area of Strategic Initiatives and Operations for the Obama Foundation, to writing the children’s book, Jimmy for the City, which, “not only strives to teach children about local politics, but also amplifies the messages Derek teaches in his speeches to students around the world: believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, communicate your authentic feelings to the world,” to currently being the Chief of Staff for Microsoft Teams.