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Waukecha Wilkerson

Moreno Valley, California

Waukecha Wilkerson is a single parent of 3 amazing kids and graduate of Sacramento State University earning her BA in Psychology. She has also earned a certificate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Waukecha is an ICF certifying life coach and she dedicates her time as the Board Chair for Project Self-Sufficiency, Parent Advisor for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, and a Professional Expert for Coastline Community College providing coaching, consulting, and advocacy on behalf of student parents locally and nationally. When she is not being a mom, or a professional, she loves to invest in her peers and community by helping to guide and encourage others along their journey of self-empowerment and self-determination by providing workshops, informational resources, and support through her coaching company Won’t She Do It LLC.

Stories Featuring Waukecha Wilkerson
October 2, 2023
Pando: Connection, Commitment, and Growth Among Ascend Parent Advisors
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February 15, 2021
‘1 in 5’ Episode 1: Meet Waukecha Wilkerson
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August 21, 2020
Virtual Discussion: How Communities and Political Leaders Can Support Schools This Year
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July 13, 2020
Introducing the 2020-2021 Ascend PSP Parent Advisors
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June 18, 2020
I Will Not Be Deterred from My Goals as a Parent in 2020
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