MIGRATION TO THE BAY AREA
In late 2009 Dion-Jay relocated to Northern California where he currently holds the position as Deputy Director - for a well established non-profit organization – Young Community Developers Inc. in San Francisco CA. where he oversees 23 programs, a staff of 31 and assist with the management of their 4+ million dollar budget. Dion- Jay has worked in a variety of roles and positions in both the non-profit and corporate arenas. Dion-Jay has been instrumental in developing and cultivating relationships with corporate entities and other Southeast Community Based Organizations. By utilizing non-traditional strategies in the non-profit world by bridging the local businesses in the Southeast Sector to connect with community based organizations – is just one example of the many innovative concepts Dion-Jay brings to the forefront.
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While attending Utah State University from 2001-2006
Dion-Jay once again distinguished him-self on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Upon commencing from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Speech Communication with an emphasis in businesses his interest was sparked in joining the corporate world. Working for major corporations – World Savings, and Icon Health & Fitness – Dion-Jay realized his true calling and passion for service of others leaving the corporate world behind in 2007 to purse the non-profit world. It was one of his many off campus experience – but one as a Hurricane Katrina volunteer, which lit the flame of service and dedication for those not looking for a handout but a helping hand up
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FINDING HIS TRUE CALLING
Journey to a WiseMan
DION-JAY BROOKTER
HIS ROOTS:
FRESNO, CA
Born January 17th, 1983 in Fresno California, Dion-Jay LeKent Brookter was born to two loving parents – John L. Brookter & Denise M. Brown. Born and raised in Fresno he was taught early on the values of dedication, integrity and excellence were not simply words, but ideas that you live by every day. From grammar school to high school Dion-Jay distinguished himself academically and in athletics by consistently holding a variety of leadership positions both on the field and in the classroom. Eventually, this dedication paid off in 2001 earning him a full athletic scholarship to play football at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.
TRANSITION TO NON-PROFIT
Returning to Fresno, CA - Fresno Career Development Institute Inc. (FCDI) gave Dion-Jay his first nonprofit opportunity as their Workshop Facilitator working with the previously incarcerated population with their re-entry back into our communities. While working full time at FCDI he also pursued and reached one of his professional goals in 2009 - obtaining a Masters Degree in Business Administration in order to better serve and understand the needs of employers.
