Demetrius grew up in a small town called Conway in the North eastern  part of North Carolina. He hated Math which drove him to history and  debate classes. Seeing his deep interest in those classes, his high  school teacher inspired Demetrius to get into Political Science.  Demetrius' parents chose Elizabeth City State University as they had  offered free tuition based on his academic merit. 

After scoring straight  A's in college, he applied for a legislative internship program at NC  state. He and his parents were ecstatic when he was admitted into the  program and that started his passion for government relations.   

How does Demetrius feel about minorities getting involved in government  relations? 

Demetrius also says "Your current situation does not have to be your  final destination". Why does he state that?  

Here's Demetrius in the next episode of State lobbying heroes podcast.