Jerica Williams
Interviewed by DeAndre Little
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Jerica Williams grew up in Spring Valley, California, where she became a basketball star at Mount Miguel High School, leading her team to several championships. She played college basketball at UCLA and San Diego State University, known for her strong three-point shooting.
After college, Jerica turned her love for the game into a career as a coach, making history as the first female assistant coach for the University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team.
She also started her own company to help athletes succeed on and off the court, and created a program called HER: Power to inspire young women through storytelling and mentorship.
Interviewer:
DeAndre Little
DeAndre Little is a native of San Diego who graduated from Mount Miguel High School in 2025 and will now transition into his first year at San Diego State University with an intended major in Biology. He is passionate about STEM and making a difference in his community. DeAndre is the current president of the 2025 San Diego Links Achievers. He is also a recipient of their 2025 leadership award. He is not only a mentor, but has been a robotics coach for the Links to STEM program for the last 6 years. Mr. Little serves as a volunteer surf instructor for Paddle for Peace. In his free time, you might catch him at the beach playing volleyball or catching a wave while surfing.
