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He would later become a lawyer, starting his own practice in international law.

Eventually, hed move to Switzerland to start his journey of diplomacy, and literally changing the world.

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She later returned and graduated with a degree she created in educational economics.

Shes a changemaker and a force.

Throughout her career, shes raised more than 500 million dollars for youth and communities of color.

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My father retired as a diplomat from theInternational Telecommunications Union, which is part of the United Nations.

Now, theyre both invested in and supportive of what my twin and I do for a living.

My twin sister completed her masters degree in architecture at age 22.

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This is particularly of note because most people have to re-test.

Furthermore, today, Black architects account for2 percentof the industry, with0.4 percent being Black women.

She is now the associate principal and design director of a leading architectural firm.

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You see, I had no choice but to have a graduate degree.

Today, I am the Founder and CEO ofChange Cadet, adiversity consulting firm.

My 6-year-old business informs change around the world.

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I love what I do, but it wasnt always the plan.

is what Id yell as an 8-year-old when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up.

My paternal grandmother, a mother of 11, is where I get my love of children from.

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My mother even hung artwork of a Black woman emblazoned with the word pediatrician in my room.

She was surrounded by children and love.

I knew I was going to be her.

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The programs, organizational culture, and training made me feel alive.

I dont want to be a doctor.

I told him timidly.

He was quiet, which was odd, given that hes generally a talker.

Ultimately, I didnt take that path, and our relationship was strained for years to come.

Thats when I sought my doctorate in health science in leadership and organizational behavior.

Then, things changed.

I commanded respect with a title that people understood.

I am now a doctor after all, just like my mom.

I carry the spirit of my grandparents, and I make my parents proud daily.

I am me because of them.

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