Sadiedrah Dede H.

About Sadiedrah Dede H.

SaDiedrah Harris is an innovative professional who works at the intersection of DEI, strategic communications, social impact, and racial equity. Leveraging a unique blend of strategic insight, media prowess, and community engagement, SaDiedrah is passionate about driving meaningful change in her community and workplace. SaDiedrah received her undergraduate degree from Fayetteville State University. While at FSU, SaDiedrah served as the program director at Bronco-iRadio.com and peer tutor. SaDiedrah attended Hofstra University and completed her Master’s Degree in public relations. While at Hofstra, she worked as a marketing assistant at the Frank G. Zarb Business School and ASCEND Long Island, a program by J.P Morgan Chase that provides BIPOC entrepreneurs tools to scale and maintain their businesses. In her final year of grad school, she co-founded and was the agency director of a student-run public relations agency, The Swing. During her tenure at Hofstra, SaDiedrah found her passion for DEI and has since made it her mission to make an impact for those who don’t fit the status quo of corporate America. At Elle Communications, SaDiedrah led media relations and strategic communications campaigns with nonprofits, politicians, and thought leaders. She spearheaded their first DEI strategy, which included anti-racism and bias training, scaling their impact committee and community relations strategy. While an account executive at BerlinRosen, SaDiedrah worked with clients such as GLAAD, Color of Change, Coqual, New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, NYC Kids RISE, and Bainum Family Foundation, aiding them in thought leadership strategy and media relations. In 2022, SaDiedrah founded Harris DEI+B Consultancy, where she has worked with organizations to implement DEI initiatives, leading data analysis and community relations. She also develops and implements community-building and engagement plans and organizes health equity, food access, and racial equity events. She recently founded Werkville, an early career development hub for Black professionals.She is also an adjunct instructor of ESL at Roanoke Chowan Community College. In her free time, she can be found looking for the next romantic comedy or traveling solo. She is also a freelance writer focusing on identity, thought leadership, and issues impacting women of color. Pitches can be sent to s••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Special Education Teacher Case Manager

   Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Hofstra University

  Master's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication/ Intergrated Marketing

  2018 — 2020

• Fayetteville State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mass Communication/Media Studies

  2014 — 2017