dwimberly26@nul.org

Dekarion Wimberly is a member of the Lorain County Urban League’s Project Ready program. A recent graduate of Elyria High School in Ohio, Dekarion will attend Morehouse College this fall, majoring in political science as an Oprah Winfrey Scholar. Throughout high school, Dekarion dedicated his time to serving his community, accumulating 2,000 documented community service hours through such activities as city beautification, education, mentorship, voter registration, and gardening. Dekarion plans to become a civil rights lawyer and constitutional law expert, then launch his campaign for United States President in 2043. Dekarion believes that the only way we can change the world is if we dare to try.