Amanda interviews Dimitrous Chattman, an Executive Consultant, Organizer, and Change Agent, who is earning his doctoral degree at the UC Davis School of Education. Dimitrous talks about his childhood in beautiful San Diego and how a football coach saw and encouraged his potential, which led him to be the first in his family to go to college. He also shares his outlook on the importance of having imagination and a strong relationship with oneself in order to persevere and thrive personally and professionally. 

Dimitrous talks about the power of ideas and discusses the Silent Victory statue at his alma mater, San Jose State. The statue captures the powerful moment when US Olympic Medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists during the medal ceremony of the 1968 Olympics. These San Jose State alums made history and sacrificed a great deal for that iconic moment. The inspiring statue was unveiled while Dimitrous was attending school there.

For over 10-years, Dimitrous directed fundraising for legendary football icon, John Madden, with over five-million raised for philanthropy.

His consulting work and ambassadorship continues with organizations like Cal Poly, via helping underrepresented students navigate college pathways. He's also transforming our leaders of tomorrow through a "passion project" called Social Assistor.

Dimitrous talks about his doctoral program, and how the tools he and his cohort are learning will directly impact communities and future generations through educational leadership, mentorship, and ambassadorship. His work with organizations such as the Western Service Workers Association, which provides food and other resources to people in need, reflects his love of community involvement, and his passion for making the world a better place through service. 

To learn more about Dimitrous and his work, find Social Assistor on Facebook, or connect with him directly through LinkedIn or Pinterest.

ARTICLE ABOUT OLYMPIANS TOMMIE SMITH & JOHN CARLOS

ARTICLE ABOUT THE VICTORY SALUTE STATUE AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

DOCUMENTARY FILM: FISTS OF FREEDOM: THE STORY OF THE '68 SUMMER GAMES

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