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Destini' Carrington (She, her, hers) was born and raised in Del City, Oklahoma. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Child Advocacy from Oklahoma City University. She is a current student at the University of Oklahoma in their Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Destini' is a dynamic assistant with over five years of experience helping organizations reach their full potential. Experienced in project management within hospitality, higher education, and nonprofit sectors, Destini' has developed a dedication to optimizing business operations and increasing engagement. Driven by her bold, radical, and revolutionary leadership style, Destini' prides herself on going beyond expectations and norms to create necessary outcomes for change. She hopes to expand her knowledge base through the perspectives of her colleagues and the communities being served at Native Americans in Philanthropy while leveraging her complex understanding and adaptable background in DEI, nonprofits, and psychology to assist in the impact and reach of NAP.

Destini' identifies as a huge foodie and music lover outside of work and educational pursuits. She often tries new foods through her travels and learns about the rich culture that can be discovered anywhere she visits. In the future, she hopes to have visited every continent at least once!