Lead Yourself First
Make decisions that reflect personal values, priorities, and long-term purpose.
POWERful Students
The Strength to Lead Yourself and Others
Students are making decisions now that shape how they lead in college, enter the workforce, and contribute to their communities. POWERful Students shows them that leadership begins before a title—through self-awareness, purposeful choices, and the ability to influence others with empathy and integrity. Through the POWER framework, Derrick equips students to connect their values with action, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and turn campus involvement into preparation for careers, service, and long-term leadership.
What Students Will Learn
Recognize Your Influence
Understand that leadership can begin before a title, position, or formal authority.
Lead with Empathy
Build stronger relationships by listening, respecting differences, and understanding others.
Turn Involvement into Impact
Use campus experiences to prepare for careers, service, and leadership beyond college.
Why Derrick?
Derrick brings firsthand student leadership experience and a proven ability to help students turn involvement into purpose, influence, and lasting impact.
Former Executive Vice President
Salt Lake Community College Student Association
National Service Alum
AmeriCorps VISTA
Honor Society Member
Phi Theta Kappa
Leadership Society Member
National Society of Leadership and Success
Bring POWER to Your Audience
Help students recognize their influence, make purposeful decisions and prepare to lead on campus and beyond.