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modicums of measurable makeovers for self, family and community. I
encourage you to expand your horizons, get to know Dr. Dyson as I have.
I’m impressed with the many adjunct operations she has going on, and
how she has lent her expertise to her extra-curricular activities such as the
innovative ‘GET IN THE KNOW motivational lecture series, and the deepdish SOUL SISTERS MENTORING PROGRAM. With all of this on her
plate, there’s still room to embrace what she’s advocating in her tireless
HIV/AIDS advocacy, and heart-felt efforts in the elimination of sexual
promiscuity among youth, both nationally and globally. She is the resident
medical panelist for Black Entertainment Television's Rap-It-Up HIV/AIDS
Campaign, and host of Dr. Jeri Speaks, a popular weekly internet radio
show for teens and parents. Taking a page or two out of Dr. Dyson’s
prescription for success for both parent and teen is par for a course where
the law of averages pan out. In her own words she admonishes, “My
purpose in life is to help teens unearth their energetic creativity in this
realm…showing them how to tap into that inner voice, that quietness
knowing within them that says,“You house the solution to everything that
ails the world.” WOW! How poignant is that? Wouldn’t this be something
that you should want to share with any wayward teen? One of the most
amazing things I found unique and tangible was Dr. Dyson formatting a
special series for parents and adults who may have a difficult time
discussing and implementing topic with their teenagers. We know how
important sex education is and the good doctor feels that it should start at
home. World traveled and world renown, Dr. Dyson is a part of the State
Department’s International Speakers Bureau, a platform that fuels her
various global jaunts speaking consulting with the United States
Ambassadors and ministers of healt