Dahime Gordon
Dahime Gordon (she, her, hers) - Business Mentor
Traveler. Air Force Veteran. Writer. Foodie.
As a Business Mentor at the academy, Dahime is driven and committed to emphasizing the indispensable role of business in tandem with the coders and designers. Her goal is to ensure that everyone partakes in every facet of the Apple Developer Academy experience. Upon completing the program, Dahime envisions her mentees having harnessed a wealth of experience and seized every opportunity to propel them towards their dream careers.
She has a passion for assisting others and embracing the challenges they encounter, viewing each obstacle as a chance to thrive and flourish.
Before joining the Academy, Dahime was a program manager at an afterschool center, where she molded young minds, encouraging boundless creativity and a deep appreciation for change.
Dahime holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from O.R.U., and she has also earned a Master of Arts degree in Communications with a specialization in film production from Regent University. Even beyond the Academy, she remains dedicated to nurturing students, expanding their horizons, and enriching their outlook on life.
In her free time, you'll often find Dahime at tech meet-ups, exploring the exhilaration of rope jumping, and forging meaningful connections with others.
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What would your fellow mentors say your greatest strengths are?
My greatest strength personally would be the ability to empathize with others during their time of need. Professionally would work well with others in any capacity to make sure the task is completed with excellence.
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If you were to offer students one piece of advice as they start their journey at the Academy, what would it be?
Embrace the process and enjoy every minute. Learn from your mistakes and give yourself grace.
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Have you always wanted to work in tech? What is your personal history with tech?
I’ve always enjoyed the troubleshooting part of tech. I was usually the go-to person among my family and friends when something wasn't working properly.
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What was your experience with coding, tech, iOS, or entrepreneurship before the Academy?
This side of tech is new to me, but I’ve always wanted to experience coding and design. I grew up in an entrepreneurial home and have a corporate and educational background.
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What made you want to be a mentor? What are you most excited about?
As an alumnus of the program, I enjoyed the process, growth, and connection with my classmates, and the desire to help others never goes away.
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Where are you from and where do you live now?
I’m a native of New York, from Brooklyn who after several years of traveling abroad decided to make Detroit her home.