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Help Dykee Get her PhD

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Introduction

Hello Everyone! Some of you may know me some of you may not. If you don’t, I’ll begin this campaign by introducing myself. My name is Dykee Gorrell. I’m a Black Transgender Woman from Los Angeles California. I recently graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) with my Master’s Degree in Information. This year has been an exciting one because not only did I become a published author in the field of Human-Computer Interaction and Technology Design but I also received an acceptance letter from every Ph.D. program I applied too. 

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Last March I accepted my offer to the University of Washington Seattle to pursue my Ph.D. in Information Science, specializing in Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, and Technology Design. 

That being said, do to the COVID-19 breakout I have been unable to secure a job due to hiring freezes nationally. On top of this country’s already discriminatory/prejudice hiring practices, when it comes to Black Transgender populations, this is a horrible time to be looking for a job. Before COVID-19 I planned to secure a job this summer and use that money to assist me with my transition to Seattle. The following expenses are what I need assistance to get to Seattle:

Cross Country Move

The cost to do a cross country move from Urbana to Seattle is an estimated $4,000 according to a few cross country moving companies I’ve been in contact with for the past few months.  

Rent and Deposit

The cost of living in Seattle is expensive. Due to a lack of work I have to come up with the money to pay my first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and my security deposit. I move into my new apartment around August 1st and don't get my first check until early October from my Research Assistantship that starts in middle to late September. Because of that, I have to come up with my second month’s rent as well. The cost of my Rent and Deposit comes up to $5,000. 

Thank You

I want to thank you all, ahead of time, for taking the time and energy out of your day to donate and share this campaign with your networks. Y’all are amazing and I am so grateful for everything.

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Urbana, IL

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