{"id":2413,"date":"2022-03-04T13:25:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T18:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpa.org\/education\/?p=2413"},"modified":"2022-04-17T13:39:24","modified_gmt":"2022-04-17T17:39:24","slug":"disneys-tracey-powell-partners-with-kelly-rowland-to-encourage-minority-students-to-dream-big","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnpa.org\/education\/2022\/03\/04\/disneys-tracey-powell-partners-with-kelly-rowland-to-encourage-minority-students-to-dream-big\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney\u2019s Tracey Powell Partners with Kelly Rowland to Encourage Minority Students to Dream Big"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Alexis Grace | The Atlanta Voice<\/span><\/p>\n

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. \u2014 The Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) was\u00a0designed to give students the tools to take their dreams to a new level. With 100 students in attendance, this 4-day event allows students to interact with Disney cast members, industry experts, and celebrities.<\/p>\n

Tracey Powell, Vice President of Pricing & Revenue Management of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Dreamers Executive Champion has a unique bond with each class.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnowing that we have the opportunity to change lives is something that I would do everyday,\u201d Powell exclaimed.<\/p>\n

DDA stated in a press release that new initiatives were coming to light in this year\u2019s program.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor its 15th year, Disney Dreamers Academy is supporting students in even more ways. In a new initiative, Disney Dreamers Academy, in partnership with ESPN\u2019s The Undefeated and GRAMMY-nominated rap artist Cordae, is awarding college scholarships to 11 students from underrepresented communities attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.\u201d<\/p>\n

DDA also stated that the students selected for the program will participate in sessions teaching valuable life tools through workshops such as leadership skills, effective communication techniques and networking strategies.<\/p>\n

Asked the question, if given the opportunity to speak to her younger self, Powell encourages Disney Dreamers and dreamers alike to live in the moment. \u201cUnderstand that any of the challenges or obstacles that I thought were present.. is just in my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Executive Champion has been a part of the program since 2009, but in the Disney family for decades. Powell was also highlighted in Women Worth Watching, ESSENCE and much more.<\/p>\n

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