We The Scenario

Mistakes Are The Grassroots Of Growing Stronger Interview With Dwayne Aikens Jr.


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Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: Dwayne Aikens Jr. Co-founder & Executive Director of We Lead Ours

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

Dwayne Anthony Aikens Jr. currently resides in Oakland California; where he serves as the cofounder and executive director of We Lead Ours (WELO).  WELO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides youth in Oakland and surrounding areas with school and community based enrichment programs year-round since January 2010. WELO uses hands-on learning experiences to nurture life skills that focus on; career exploration, civic leadership, college preparation, and health and wellness. Dwayne is the creator of the Time 2 Dig Deep Podcast and co-creator of We The Scenario Podcast. Dwayne served on the BOD for Keep Oakland Beautiful for 6 years. Is the current Western Regional Secretary for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Oakland Parks & Recreation Commissioner, on the BOD for Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation and on the advisory commision for BART Title VI and Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. In 2015 he was inducted into Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 Under 40 young alumni club and in 2018 received The Golden State Warriors Community Champion Award. Dwayne holds a degree in psychology with a minor in special education from Xavier University of Louisiana and a masters degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.

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