Let The Healing Continue
Farj DeLane
In light of the recent events impacting our nation, what advice would you give to people in order to help them navigate the uncertainty?
Pursue entrepreneurship that is sustainable during a pandemic or recession.
Please share one or two available resources that can help people right now.
www.frstplace.com (stay active at home with living a healthy lifestyle)
What is your personal mission in life?
To be my best self at all times and fulfill the missions God has for me on this Earth.
What is one of the biggest challenges you have overcome?
Trusting the voice within me and seeing hardships through no matter what was going on in the present.
What was one action that helped you overcome this challenge?
Faith
How do you define leadership?
Rising to the occasion, trusting ones instincts and not being afraid to do what's right.
What advice would you give to someone that is ashamed to share their story?
Your story can shed light on someone else's life.
How can people reach you?
Instagram: @fajrmalika
Facebook: Fajr DeLane
Email: fajrdelane@gmail.com
Fajr Malika DeLane Bio
Fajr Malika DeLane, a California and Georgia native now living in Washington, D.C., is a Bill and Melinda Millennium Gates Scholar and P.E.O. Star Scholar (recognizing graduating high school senior women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service). She is currently attending Howard University majoring in International Business Major with a concentration in Finance. Fajr is the Founder and Director of two organizations: “F to the Third Power: Fun.Fit.Fabulous!” a health and wellness program initiative for young girls, and College Prep 4 Success which prepares youth for college and provides resources to graduate debt-free.
DeLane’s inspiration comes from many sources: family; community; and international exposure. Her personal horizons are broad and her social perspectives well enlightened. With over 700 hours of community service, Fajr has been a youth ambassador for many initiatives including at the Nations Mosque/Masjid Muhammad, Washington, D.C., the National Service-Learning Conference/United Religions Initiative (URI) in Denver, Colorado; Parliament of World Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah; National Muslim Women’s Summit at Harvard University; and 2019 Howard University FIRM Symposium in NYC. She has been the Delegate and Ambassador at the United Nations 14th & 15th Annual Human Rights Summit; Washington Cathedral Opening Prayer Vigil for the ‘March for Our Lives’ campaign in Washington, D.C.; Awarded on Capitol Hill for "Authentic Leadership; and the Pause and Propel Global Leadership Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2018, she served as United States Ambassador at the United Nations. During the summer, Fajr had the pleasure of interning in corporate America at Nevro Corporation, a billion+ dollar company in Silicon Valley in California. In late May 2019, Fajr hosted her Fun. Fit. Fabulous clinic and College Prep 4 Success clinics in Athens, GA. During that summer, she interned at Autodesk software company in San Rafael, California. In Feb 2020 as part of her position with Andres Martin, Founder of HBCU Nights, they launched their first tour stop in 2020 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.
Fajr has had several media appearances which have included participating as a political forum panelist on Deen Talk TV, a special feature on Al Jazeera+ (AJ+) with over 1 million views on the topic of “My Favorite Thing About Ramadan,” and several live appearances on Athens 1470 WXAG AM radio show over the years. She recently served as an online reporter for the 4B4 Community organization at the Dalilah Muhammad event in Washington, D.C. (See “Meet an Olympian” in Muslim Journal Vol 45, No 21 February 7, 2020). As a member of Howard University’s upcoming class of 2020, Fajr DeLane hopes to continue building her leadership skills and opportunities to truly be the change she hopes to see in the world.
Fajr just recently announced that she was offered and accepted a full-time Financial Analytics and Sales position to her DREAM JOB at Bloomberg in Manhattan, New York City! She quotes “I want to thank my Creator, family and all my supporters for your prayers and love! My heart is filled with so much joy and excitement! I am so happy and can’t wait to start this incredible journey! “
Fajr can be contacted at @fajrmalika @Fun.Fit.Fabulous @CollegePrep4Success or by email fajrdelane@gmail.com
Compiled by Tanysha W Carroll Executive Coordinator www.tanyshawcarroll.com