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The "Navigating Identities in the Professional Landscape" DIPDA conference will offer three interactive workshops, a panel of diverse professionals who are eager to share their personal experiences with you, and a networking session. We will address self-exploration, personal branding, communication, and a sense of belonging in the professional landscape.

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Cherise Clough Front Desk Intern

Cherise Clough is a sophomore majoring in Theatre Arts and Electronic Media, born in Jamaica. Outside of Toppel, Cherise is the secretary of the University of Miami Video Production organization, a member of the Kaos dance team, and a member of the United Black Students. In 2021, she is looking forward to a year filled with new experiences and self discovery as she tries new things and continues to challenge herself.

Best Advice?

Behind every successful person, there is an invisible trail of failures, mistakes and missteps in their wake. Personal failure only exists if you say it does, so why not take the risk?

#BreakThru Story?

Although I love acting and theatre, I am not a singer. However, my high school’s theatre program only ever did musicals, but I didn't let that stop me. I participated in all of our shows and eventually I rose from being just a member to becoming the president. Becoming president allowed me to produce a show that gave others a chance to showcase their talents when they didn't have the opportunity. I directed my cast members, choreographed dance routines, organized rehearsal schedules, designed flyers and tickets and coordinated the technical aspects of the show.

Thankfully through the collaboration of my officers and my dedicated cast members, the show was a success. Since I knew the importance of not being overlooked, it was vital to me that other students had the opportunity to shine.