Her Story
About Daiquiri
Daiquiri Anderson brings approximately 20 years of experience to her work in workforce development and community building solutions. She currently leads her own company, where she supports nonprofits with compliance and grant funding while helping under-skilled individuals secure jobs and training and assisting youth as they transition from the foster care system. Earlier in her career, Anderson ran the Maryland State SNAP program and contributed to USDA food stamp services in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands following major storms, where her team provided aid to over 400,000 people. She previously collaborated with the FDA on operations and policy development in the Office of New Drugs. Anderson holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Catholic University of America and is currently pursuing a master's in public policy at the same institution. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and the Workforce Development Society, and she mentors approximately seven girls in middle and high school through her sorority.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Daiquiri
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Expose yourself to individuals you'll be working with and also to other individuals not in those areas to expand yourself. Balance experiences across different economic levels to find mentors and provide resources. Stay focused.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges: Funding tied to professions, changes in Department of Education making school unaffordable, lack of exposure for young ladies. Opportunities: More entrepreneurs willing to mentor, use of AI for faster programming, free classes from Claude and Microsoft, more funding for internships and upskilling in nursing and computer science, interest in working with children on the spectrum.
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