Dykisha Potter

Dykisha Potter currently serves as Site Coordinator at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, leading strategic planning for the Bridge to Employment program and addressing student attendance and academic needs through Gear Up initiatives. Previous roles include Achievement Advocate and Graduation Coach, achieving a graduation rate of 95% for students on their caseload. Dykisha co-founded the ampED National Fellowship, fostering connections for young black professionals in education policy. Experience at Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida includes designing hands-on learning activities, while teaching mathematics at both Southside and Gilbert Middle Schools led to notable academic improvements. Dykisha's educational background includes a Master's in Public Policy, a Master's in Secondary Education, and a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Economics.