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Episode 9: Believe In Yourself with Deborah Santana
Guest Deborah Santana
Today’s guest Deborah Santana is a woman of social action. Deborah is a native Californian, African-American, and of Irish-English descent with a deep-rooted role in social activism that began before she was born. With parents of different races living in the lower middle class, Deborah claims that humanity and community are in her DNA. Deborah is now head of a foundation specified to help women and girls, and is a multi-published author. She has a deep appreciation for the arts and education and is an active feminist. Deborah also holds a leadership role in the African-American History and Cultural Museum at the Smithsonian and is currently helping to make the Women's History Museum Initiative a reality. She holds a master's degree in religion and philosophy and raises three creative children.
Join us with Jason Doherty and this incredible guest as they discuss Deborah’s vital contribution and impact on Darajah Academy, reviewing the values of hard work, giving back, and maintaining integrity as principal values in both Deborah’s life and the pillars of Darajah. Deborah will also confer the absolute cruciality of racial equality and women’s education, advocating the work to stop marginalizing their roles in society. Additionally, this episode will show us why Deborah claims that--even to this day--Darajah was the best experience to happen to her.
In this episode you will learn:
- What impact the Kenyan girls had on this American activist
- The crucial role of women in modern society (US or African) and the future
- The core values of a successful entrepreneur
About Daraja Academy and the Podcast:
Jason and Jenni Doherty are the founders of Daraja Academy and parents to 115 current students and many alumni. Jenni comes from a family of eight children and is the first woman in her family to go to university. Jason comes from a family of five, and his passion is education.
When Jason and Jenni Doherty – educators from the Bay Area – visited Kenya in 2006, they were struck by the degree that gender determined opportunity. For families living in deep poverty, access to education was already limited, but sons were still far more likely to attend secondary school than daughters. Girls were being left behind. Thus, they started Daraja Academy.
Daraja Academy is a boarding secondary school for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but without the means to continue their education. The academy provides shelter, food, healthcare, and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face.
Their groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn. Through this podcast, we get to know the stories of the girls of Daraja, Daraja Academy, and all the incredible people that support and strengthen Daraja.
Connect with Daraja Means Bridge:
Website:https://www.daraja-academy.org/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/daraja-academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doherty-baa9735a/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DarajaAcademy
Twitter:
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By Jason DohertyGuest Deborah Santana
Today’s guest Deborah Santana is a woman of social action. Deborah is a native Californian, African-American, and of Irish-English descent with a deep-rooted role in social activism that began before she was born. With parents of different races living in the lower middle class, Deborah claims that humanity and community are in her DNA. Deborah is now head of a foundation specified to help women and girls, and is a multi-published author. She has a deep appreciation for the arts and education and is an active feminist. Deborah also holds a leadership role in the African-American History and Cultural Museum at the Smithsonian and is currently helping to make the Women's History Museum Initiative a reality. She holds a master's degree in religion and philosophy and raises three creative children.
Join us with Jason Doherty and this incredible guest as they discuss Deborah’s vital contribution and impact on Darajah Academy, reviewing the values of hard work, giving back, and maintaining integrity as principal values in both Deborah’s life and the pillars of Darajah. Deborah will also confer the absolute cruciality of racial equality and women’s education, advocating the work to stop marginalizing their roles in society. Additionally, this episode will show us why Deborah claims that--even to this day--Darajah was the best experience to happen to her.
In this episode you will learn:
- What impact the Kenyan girls had on this American activist
- The crucial role of women in modern society (US or African) and the future
- The core values of a successful entrepreneur
About Daraja Academy and the Podcast:
Jason and Jenni Doherty are the founders of Daraja Academy and parents to 115 current students and many alumni. Jenni comes from a family of eight children and is the first woman in her family to go to university. Jason comes from a family of five, and his passion is education.
When Jason and Jenni Doherty – educators from the Bay Area – visited Kenya in 2006, they were struck by the degree that gender determined opportunity. For families living in deep poverty, access to education was already limited, but sons were still far more likely to attend secondary school than daughters. Girls were being left behind. Thus, they started Daraja Academy.
Daraja Academy is a boarding secondary school for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but without the means to continue their education. The academy provides shelter, food, healthcare, and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face.
Their groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn. Through this podcast, we get to know the stories of the girls of Daraja, Daraja Academy, and all the incredible people that support and strengthen Daraja.
Connect with Daraja Means Bridge:
Website:https://www.daraja-academy.org/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/daraja-academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doherty-baa9735a/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DarajaAcademy
Twitter: