Adeidra Washington received her Masters in Public Administration from Troy University, December 2011. Adeidra provides clients with successful business solutions under the direction of Waleed Shamsid-Deen for Shamsid-Deen & Associates. Her education and philanthropic efforts for the Democratic Party of Georgia and work as a Legislative Aide at the Georgia State Capitol has empowered Adeidra to serve her community through her works.

 

Adeidra obtained her BA in Journalism from Hampton University in Hampton VA, in May of 2006. After graduation she relocated to Atlanta and became the Marketing Intern for Disturbing Tha Peace Records, where she quickly flourished and became the Assistant to the Director of Marketing. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing, Adeidra pitched and closed sponsorships for the record label totaling $500,000 + as well as planned major label events such as the Grammy Awards after party and album release events. After leaving DTP Records, Adeidra moved into television PR with the Gospel Music Channel where she was the Public Relations Coordinator. While at the network, Adeidra spearheaded a National campaign to have September federally recognized as National Gospel Music Heritage Month. During her position with the channel she developed an interest for writing, which led to her transition into freelance writing for Upscale magazine’s UpMarket financial section. Adeidra has explored her interests in writing and business and has evolved into a professional grant writing and business consultant with Shamsid-Deen & Associates.

 

Currently, Adeidra’s focus on nonprofit and business solutions allows her to positively impact her client’s businesses through different events, projects and proposals. A Native of Stafford Virginia, in her spare time, Adeidra is a volunteer with The Atlanta Woman’s & Children’s Shelter.