BIO
MrJeffDess is a dynamic public speaker, author, emcee and professor of Haitian descent. The native New Yorker known as the Disruptive Educator is also the Co Founder of the educational platform, Trill or Not Trill. The company bridges the gap between popular culture and student development.
MrJeffDess is the author of five books, including Trill Motivation, which through imagery, poetry and commentary tackles leadership and motivation from a contemporary perspective.
After studying at St. John’s University and earning a B.A. and M.A in English literature, he worked in student affairs for over 10 years.
He has delivered lectures at over 25 universities including Columbia and Princeton University and has performed globally in Indonesia, Italy and South Africa. He’s been featured in Ebony Magazine, The Root and Urban Cusp Magazine.
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