This past September, Dr. Junior Dillion, President and CEO of VOA Upstate New York, spoke at TEDxNazarethUniversity, sharing his story of resilience and his inspiring journey from growing up in an underserved community to leading a nonprofit that impacts thousands.
Dr. Dillion emphasized that success is rarely straightforward; rather, it’s a series of small steps supported by others. “Starting last and finishing first really means being the best representation of yourself,” he said. “Sometimes it takes others to help bring that out in us.”
Now at VOA, Dr. Dillion leads a team dedicated to creating meaningful change by investing in others, lifting entire communities, and empowering future generations to succeed.