As a returning alumnus (DDA Class of 2012!) this year, I had the privilege of serving as a mentor, team leader, and guest speaker. It was a momentous occasion for many reasons but also just a huge honor to be chosen to represent my dreamer class for this year's 10th anniversary. I was able to connect with a new generation of passionate high schoolers (we call them Dreamers) and share with them my insight and advice towards pursuing their dreams.

The Disney's Dreamers Academy was founded 10 years ago by Steve Harvey along with partnerships with Disney, Essence Magazine and many other national and international sponsors and organizations. This highly competitive program exists to seek and develop purpose-driven and career-oriented high school students by inspiring them to dream big for their lives, helping them achieve success and developing within them a culture of leadership for their communities.