Tag: impact

Into the Future

Posted on by Racheida Lewis
On Friday, November 18th I had the pleasure to visit the White House to be apart of a conversation on "Advancing Postsecondary Diversity and Inclusion". This was an all day event that included university reps from students to presidents, and staff of the department of education. I found out about the opportunity through my involvement with the National Society of Black Engineers and it was a great opportunity for the NSBE members in attendance as well as the other students who I met and quickly bonded with during the convening. The day started out with three panel sessions: Leadership Reflections:...Read More

Welcome to the Village

Posted on by Racheida Lewis
"It takes a village to raise a child" -African proverb I'm sure we've heard this saying one time or another. And if you're experiences were anything like mine growing up you might be thinking "what village and who the hell would be in it?". However, as we grow older and wiser the village becomes more apparent in our lives whether we take the time to acknowledge it or not. For those who are unsure by what the village is, it's simply a community of people that surrounds you, with the hopes of helping you succeed in one or more aspects...Read More

Above the Influence

Posted on by Racheida Lewis
When I was in elementary school I was typically known as the "teacher's pet" - the girl who always got favored by the teacher for one reason or another. I'm sure I can attribute most of it to my good grades and positive attitude about school. Even when my attitude wasn't so nice, no one could deny my intelligence. Fast forward to college - nothing much changed about me. I remained dedicated to my studies and involved in the community inside and outside of on campus organizations. But there was one difference between college and grade school - I was...Read More