Meet The Team

Meet The Team Of Exclusively HBCU

Derreka The Diva

CEO & Founder

Derreka Shelton is a native of Huntsville, Texas where she was involved in countless activities and sports that taught her the art of hustle, hard work and determination. This definitely has been a key contributor to her work ethic as an adult!  and from her earlier years, she always knew she wanted to own a business and make an impact on the world. Being raised in a town that was less than diverse, Derreka (also known as Derreka the Diva) would watch re-runs of a Different World and she dreamed of going to college in an environment that was truly reflective of her. Upon graduation, she applied to several HBCUs but decided to attend the prestigious and productive Prairie View A&M University.

While at PVAMU, she learned the true art of hustle. Creating products and learning the art of business and entrepreneurship, she began to own her craft and develop her business savvy qualities. 

Derreka considers education to be the gateway to success, which is one of the meaning reasons she earned a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in mathematics and business. She also went back to the historic PVAMU to to earn a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in School Administration.

She is a proud member of her beloved sororities, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc.

Professionally she has worked in the educational sector as an math educator, instructional coach as well as school administrator.

"I thank God for my HBCU. It gave me everything I needed in order to grow into the confident and ambitious woman that I am today. My family raised me, but PV made me!"