Deja is a proud founding parent at Rocketship Delta Prep in Antioch with two Rocketeers. She is a cornerstone of the parent community at RDL, serving as a leader on the Parent Organizing Committee. Deja is an exceptional advocate for Rocketship and the charter movement, having led the parent community through RDL’s notice of violation process and subsequent engagement with the City Council and local leaders.

Deja continues to advocate for Rocketship at the local and national level to ensure charters receive adequate and fair funding. In addition to her advocacy work, Deja is well respected in the faith-based community in East County and is currently studying to be a pastor.