DeShawn Scott: Program Specialist
DeShawn began his career with Flying High, Inc. on October 1, 2007.
Serving first as a Support Specialist, DeShawn’s duties were to assist previously incarcerated individuals with reintegrating back into society by connecting them to vital community resources. Soon, he was promoted to the position of Co-Coordinator for Flying High Inc.’s Resource Opportunity Center. With over 13 years of commerce and non-profit experience, DeShawn’s placement at the ROC was not only a perfect fit for the newly opened employment center, but would turn out to be an excellent strategic move.
In January 2008, DeShawn was named Director of the Resource Opportunity Center with responsibilities ranging from creating systems to connect employers and job seekers to building community partnerships to further address client needs. With the goal of getting 50 people placed in jobs, DeShawn and his staff exceeded expectations by placing over 125 clients.
As the current Trainer for Flying High's Leadership Zone Job Training Program, DeShawn shares his knowledge and skills in a classroom setting with the students during the intensive first phase of the program.
DeShawn has taken on many roles in the community to inspire, motivate and promote positive change. These activities include serving as:
- Commencement speaker for Life Skills Trumbull County, Trumbull Business College and Warren City School’s ABLE program
- Member of Hiram College’s Program Ethics and Values Committee
- Member of and Warren City Schools Strategic Planning Committee
- Volunteer mentor for the WHI-Jump Program
- Community columnist for the Tribune Chronicle
DeShawn continues to serve his community in various capacities. However, if there is one thing he truly enjoys doing and is proud of, it is being appointed one of two “dad” quarterbacks by the neighborhood youth ages 8-11 - even after a hard day's work.