{"id":7130,"date":"2026-03-16T06:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/business-dev2\/?p=7130"},"modified":"2026-03-23T08:19:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:19:27","slug":"deshae-wakefield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/business\/2026\/03\/16\/deshae-wakefield\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSha\u00e9 Wakefield"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Fourth-Year Student, 5-Year MBA Program\nDepartment of Business Administration, James T. George School of Business, Hampton University<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeSha\u00e9 Wakefield is a fourth-year student in Hampton University\u2019s prestigious 5-Year MBA Program, she is a dynamic emerging business leader whose journey reflects the power of creativity, discipline, and intentional growth. As a Business Administration major in the James T. George (JTG) School of Business, Wakefield continues to distinguish herself through entrepreneurial initiative, campus leadership, and a deep commitment to community impact.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A Passion for Business Rooted in Creativity\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Although DeSha\u00e9 comes from a STEM background, her long-standing passion for creativity and leadership led her toward the study of business. Since 2017, she has owned and operated her own art venture, Designs by DeSha\u00e9, where she began teaching herself the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.<\/p>

\u201cI am interested in studying business because, although I come from a STEM background, I have always had a passion for creativity and leadership,\u201d she explains. \u201cWhen I learned about Hampton\u2019s 5-Year MBA program, I immediately recognized it as the perfect fit\u2014not only because of the opportunity to earn a dual degree, but also because of the vast opportunities it provides for growth and professional development.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Through the Business Administration program, Wakefield has strengthened her technical expertise, gained valuable real-world experience, and strategically applied classroom knowledge to her entrepreneurial pursuits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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During her time at Hampton, Wakefield has actively embraced leadership opportunities and campus involvement that have shaped both her professional identity and personal development.<\/p>

\u201cAt Hampton, I have embraced numerous leadership roles and actively engaged in a variety of organizations across campus,\u201d she shares. \u201cThrough these experiences, I have grown more confident, more socially aware, and more intentional about building meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Her work within the School of Business has helped her build a reputation grounded in merit, reliability, and resourcefulness. Wakefield notes that being someone others can depend on has deepened her sense of accountability and continues to drive her pursuit of excellence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wakefield currently serves in several influential leadership positions:<\/p>

  • Executive Vice President,<\/strong> 5-Year MBA Leadership Application Program; supporting program operations and strengthening communication between students and staff<\/li>
  • Miss Senior<\/strong>, Onyx Class Office<\/li>
  • Outer Social Co-Chair,<\/strong> SGA Women\u2019s Caucus; leading service initiatives that benefit both Hampton University and the broader Hampton Roads community<\/li><\/ul>

    She is widely respected by peers and faculty alike for her professionalism, dependability, and commitment to uplifting others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Wakefield\u2019s Hampton experience has been enriched through meaningful organizational involvement. During her first two years, she performed as a Blue Thunder Cheerleader, an experience she credits with teaching her how to balance discipline with fully enjoying the college journey.<\/p>

    Her continued engagement in organizations such as Business Bigs, Women\u2019s Caucus, and Class Office has allowed her to channel her creativity into mentorship, community building, and peer connection.<\/p>

    \u201cBeing involved in these organizations has allowed me to use my creativity to connect with others, mentor students, and build community,\u201d she says. \u201cThrough these experiences, I\u2019ve formed genuine friendships with people from all over the country that I know will last well beyond graduation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Wakefield\u2019s goals remain firmly focused on continued academic and professional advancement. She plans to return to Hampton this fall to complete her MBA by 2027. Following graduation, she intends to pursue CPA licensure and begin her full-time career at an accounting firm, an opportunity she secured through relationships built within the School of Business.<\/p>

    Looking forward, she hopes to inspire fellow students to fully embrace the opportunities available to them.<\/p>

    \u201cI hope to see more students fully embrace the opportunities available to them and continue advocating for one another in every space we enter,\u201d Wakefield says.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Through entrepreneurship, leadership, and service, DeSha\u00e9 Wakefield exemplifies the excellence and forward-thinking spirit of Hampton University\u2019s James T. George School of Business. As she continues her journey toward earning her MBA and CPA credentials, she stands poised to make a lasting impact in the business and accounting professions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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