DeLisha is an author, writer, and social change agent. DeLisha received her master's degree in Organizational Management at Ashford University, where she focused her attention on Leadership and Media Management. During this time, she began using her knowledge within the #SayHerName movement to help others become a catalyst for change. With a focal point of Black women, she believes that “Black women and their stories are ignored. They become whispers in the background, ghosts in the night.” She has spoken at Harvard University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Maryland on social justice, black women, and intersectionality. Her commitment to amplifying Black women's narratives is showcased in her curated space, Black Superwoman Chronicles, which amplifies the different modes of storytelling of Black women. DeLisha is currently a doctoral student at The University of Dayton in their Doctor of Education, Leadership for Change. Within that program, she looks to tackle the lack of diversity and inclusion in leadership within nonprofits. In today’s episode, DeLisha and Maya discuss her experiences with a name that may invoke certain connotations, becoming comfortable with her name, and becoming comfortable in her skin.

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