“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life” -Marcus Garvey

Born in Detroit, Michigan, DeAndre McEwen has always been destined for success. A product of the Detroit Public School system, he learned at a young age that perseverance and determination is an art that is needed to survive in life. At the age of 18, he matriculated to Hampton, Virginia to attend Hampton University. Through his failures, he learned the meaning of life, freedom, and family. As a successful hospitality professional, DeAndre has garnered the respect of his peers and executives.

“I don’t want to change the World. I just want to make a change in my life the World will feel.” -DeAndre McEwen