Dezha Peterson is a Flint native who is passionate about her community. She is a recent social work graduate from Walden University and describes herself as a visionary, a community advocate, and a natural leader. In her spare time, she is a spoken-word poet and has shared her poetry on stages across the United States, and recently competed as a finalist in the Motown Mic poetry competition. Poetry has inspired Dezha to be passionate about writing. She can be found at local open mics and libraries, or looking for the best eateries. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in social work and hopes to continue uplifting the Flint community.