Dionta White

Dionta White, 28, is a former Englewood resident who turned his life around after experiencing the challenges of street life and incarceration. Now a senior member of the farm team at Southside Blooms, Dionta is responsible for growing flowers and training new employees, finding purpose and peace through his work in the garden. His journey from a troubled past to becoming a role model in his community highlights the transformative power of opportunity and dedication, as he helps to change perceptions of Englewood from violence to beauty.