Déja White

About Déja White

What I Do: I build the systems, partnerships, and tools that help people and organizations move from vision to execution, creating clearer pathways and better outcomes at scale. My Domains: Opportunity Navigation, Workforce Innovation, Economic Participation My Guiding Question: How do we intentionally create the conditions that help people and organizations discover possibilities, navigate uncertainty, and move toward meaningful outcomes? Call Me: breakroombuddha.com/partnership Beep Me: p••••••••@breakroombuddha.com I study how people discover opportunities and move toward meaningful futures. My work sits at the intersection of education, workforce development, technology, and human potential. Through research, technology, programs, and experiences, I explore what helps people recognize opportunities, navigate uncertainty, and take action. This has led me to build systems such as Scouta and Career CoPilot, design workforce and learning initiatives, and investigate the conditions that help opportunity become visible, trusted, and accessible. The gap between possibility and participation is where I work, because opportunities only matter when people can recognize, access, and act on Highlights: Led a federally backed AI literacy and upskilling initiative projected to serve learners Built AI-enabled pathway discovery and career navigation systems (Scouta, Career CoPilot) used across classrooms and workforce programs Designed and scaled multi-cohort college and workforce readiness programs supporting first-generation students Across my work, I focus on- Making opportunities easier to discover, understand, and navigate - Designing systems that help people move from awareness to action - Translating complex workforce and economic trends into practical next steps - Building tools, programs, and experiences that strengthen opportunity literacy - Helping institutions better recognize, support, and develop human potential - Turning research, signals, and observations into real-world interventions - In constant pursuit of my living essence and helping others pursue theirs.

Experience

1. Program Manager, out of School Time & Data Systems (Stem Workforce Strategy)

   Tulsa Regional Stem Alliance

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Lead the strategy, partnerships, systems, and execution required to scale MOMENTUM, a workforce development program, from a pilot initiative into a statewide STEM credentialing program and ecosystem. Building the infrastructure, partner networks, and programs that expand STEM access and create credential-to-career pathways for Oklahoma youth. Ecosystem Development & Partnership Strategy Lead the expansion of a statewide STEM workforce ecosystem, aligning partners across education, nonprofit, industry, and out-of-school-time sectors to create coordinated youth pathways. Build and support a growing network of implementation partners through strategic recruitment, relationship management, capacity-building, and program adoption. Program Innovation & Scale Design and launch scalable STEM engagement models that expand community access, increase credential attainment, and strengthen workforce pathway participation. Identify ecosystem gaps and develop targeted partnership and expansion strategies to increase access in underserved communities. Systems & Infrastructure Architect operational and data systems for partner onboarding, credential tracking, reporting, impact measurement, and workflow automation. Develop integrated measurement frameworks that help partners demonstrate outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Capacity Building & Sustainability Create professional development and partner support structures that strengthen implementation quality and long-term sustainability. Designed and implemented a procurement and inventory management system supporting STEM education kits, improving forecasting, resource allocation, and cost efficiency.

Education

• Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

  Study Abroad - Cannes Film Festival

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Skills

• Video Production
• Journalism
• Graphic Design
• Social Media
• Advertising
• Blogging
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Mass Communication