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Deran Ford is a UA Little Rock alumnus whose journey reflects perseverance, integrity, and service. He earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice from UA Little Rock and has built a career spanning law enforcement, state government, and federal service\u2014including roles with the Office of Governor Mike Beebe, the Delta Regional Authority, and a Congressional internship in Washington, D.C. Today, he serves as the Confidential Assistant and Advisor of Special Projects for the Federal Co-Chairman of the Delta Regional Authority, while also leading as President and Principal Consultant of DMF Consulting Group, LLC, focused on workforce, economic, and community development. He is also a local realtor with Faith Realty & Associates. Deran says what shaped him most isn\u2019t just what\u2019s on his r\u00e9sum\u00e9. As his mother\u2019s seventh child and a premature baby, he learned determination early\u2014and his message remains clear: never accept defeat as an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s something about your journey that people don\u2019t see on your r\u00e9sum\u00e9\u2014but it shaped you the most?
<\/strong>My journey has been shaped much by being my mother\u2019s seventh (7th) child of eight, (five boys and three girls) and being born as a premature baby. In reflecting on this, I am often reminded that I had to persevere and be determined to overcome various challenges at birth in order to remain alive, and ultimately to overcome any of life\u2019s obstacles along my journey. Additionally, having lost three of my older brothers (all as adults), their untimely deaths forces me to view each day as an opportunity in life to achieve new things, and to never feel defeated by any of life\u2019s obstacles; instead, always be ready for any opportunity that life brings you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you think back to your time at UA Little Rock, what\u2019s one lesson, moment, or person that still sticks with you today?
<\/strong>Wow, there are so many. However, I\u2019m reminded of the positive impact so many of my professors had on me\u2014Dr. Dewdor Morais Ford, the late Dr. Charles Ford, Dr. Karen Kuralt, Dr. David Montague, Dr. Mary Parker, Dr. Brian Mitchell, Dr. L.T. Williams, Dr. David Briscoe, and Dr. Art English, to name a few. I mention these professors in particular because I often spoke with them and stayed in touch as I progressed through college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as a moment I reflect back on, it would be the first day I arrived on campus for class. My very first class was an evening communication course taught by Dr. Michael Hemphill. He was an outstanding professor, but at the time, he seemed somewhat intimidating because of his strong voice and stature. To my surprise, though, it wasn\u2019t him that intimidated me\u2014it was my fear of being in college at UALR. I remember sitting in class thinking about my late 21-year-old brother, Alvin Frazier, who was murdered on Dec. 27, 1993\u2014two weeks before what would have been his first semester at UALR. I remember telling myself, \u201cYou\u2019re here, Deran. You are Mom\u2019s very first son to attend college. Do it, and be determined to finish, no matter what!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What motivates you on the tough days\u2014when the work feels heavy or the stakes feel high?
<\/strong>I remain motivated by my childhood struggles. No matter how my lifestyle may look to others, I grew up poor\u2014but I never fully felt the weight of that struggle because of the many sacrifices my amazing mother made. I owe her a huge debt of gratitude, and that continues to motivate me. Lastly, I remind myself of a golden principle: there is always a reward at the finish line. No matter how big or small, the finish line is filled with a promise. No matter how long it takes to complete the task, and no matter how tough the day may seem, it will yield a reward if you remain determined to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s one belief or value you try to lead with no matter where you are or who you\u2019re serving?
<\/strong>Never compromise your integrity, always do an honest day\u2019s work, and keep God first in all that you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the best piece of advice you\u2019ve ever received\u2014and who gave it to you?
<\/strong>I have received advice from many important people in my life\u2014teachers, mentors, friends, my older siblings, my mother, and others. What comes to mind most right now are the words of wisdom from my mother, Daisy Frazier-Jackson, who has always instilled in me the importance of \u201cdoing right in all things.\u201d She often reminds me that \u201clove and kindness toward others will always overshadow the hurt or wrong that others may do to you.\u201d In other words, always keep a gentle and humble spirit, even when you have been wronged or taken advantage of by others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you could leave people with one quote they\u2019d remember you by, what would it be?
<\/strong>If I were to be remembered by one quote, it would be: \u201cNo matter life\u2019s obstacles, never accept defeat as an option\u2014as for God created you to be victorious and triumphant over all things and all situations you encounter.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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I continued there to obtain Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Biochemistry and Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry degrees, all from Aligarh Muslim University, India. The M. Phil. and Ph.D. thesis work was done in the area of biological membranes at the National Centre for Toxicological Research, Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (Government of India), Lucknow, India. After completing my Ph.D. degree, I was awarded a Commonwealth and then a Welcome Trust Fellowship to work at the Medical Research Council lab, National Institute for Medical Research, London, United Kingdom. My research in UK comprised of<br>\nunderstanding molecular signaling mechanisms that regulate various intracellular processes. I then moved to the United States and obtained postdoctoral training from such institutes as National Institute of Health and Yale University, besides others, before joining the UA Little Rock. My research at the UA Little Rock continued studying signal transduction and intracellular signaling mechanisms regulating cellular processes with emphasis on programmed cell death (apoptosis) as this process is applicable to understanding carcinogenesis and prevention and treatment of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your proudest accomplishment?<\/strong><br>\nMy proudest accomplishment has been my publication on the discovery of an enzyme<br>\ninvolved in cellular signaling mechanisms present in endoplasmic reticulum, an organelle<br>\nfound all higher organisms. This enzyme has potential in regulating carcinogenesis. While at<br>\nthe UA Little Rock, my proudest accomplishment is graduating nine PhD and five master\u2019s<br>\nstudents and publishing many peer-reviewed research papers, review articles and book<br>\nchapters involving graduate as well as undergraduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are your hobbies?<\/strong><br>\nMy hobbies include reading, writing and reciting Urdu poetry from time to time. I enjoy<br>\nlistening to Indian music and spend time with the family and friends and travel on occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was the last book you read?<\/strong><br>\nThe last book I read was \u201cThe Kite Runner\u201d published in 2003 by Khaled Hosseini, an<br>\nAfghan American author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you assist graduate students in the biology program?<\/strong><br>\nI serve as a graduate coordinator for the MA\/MS in Biology and Ph.D. in Applied Biosciences program of the biology department. 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While I was there, I played varsity soccer and tennis, as well as every<br>\nIntramural Sport they offered. It was there that I decided I wanted a career in sport, and<br>\nI obtained a Graduate Assistantship in the Campus Recreation department at the<br>\nUniversity of Arkansas. There, I acquired great experience managing Intramural Sport<br>\nprograms while I got a Master\u2019s Degree in Sport Management. I earned my first full-time job<br>\nas the Intramural Sports Coordinator at the University of Maryland. What an adventure!<br>\nI organized multiple on-campus sport leagues including flag football, basketball,<br>\nvolleyball, softball, and so many other sports. Training and developing the student employees who worked as referees and supervisors was my favorite part. I was able to host huge regional flag football and basketball tournaments, where Intramural teams would come in from other states to compete, and I got to work at the National Flag Football<br>\nchampionships every year! After a few years at Maryland, I obtained a job in the Campus Recreation department back at the University of Arkansas. I spent the next 13 years there managing various sport-related programs and facilities, including fitness, aquatics, and adaptive sports. During that time, I enrolled in a doctoral program in Sport Management, and received an Ed.D. in Sport Management in 2010. I started teaching classes at the U of A, and really enjoyed it. I decided that for the next phase of my career, I would like to teach full-time. UA Little Rock gave me that opportunity, and I\u2019m loving it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you like most about your career?<\/strong><br>\nFor a living, I help people to play and have fun\u2026 which is pretty rewarding! I also enjoy<br>\nbeing able to provide insight from the \u201creal world\u201d in my field. I spent almost 20 years<br>\nworking in the sport field, and I can say that I\u2019ve had to deal with situations that no<br>\ntextbook can teach! I feel like I\u2019m able to give good insights and realistic problems for<br>\nmy students to consider, based on that experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your proudest accomplishment?<\/strong><br>\nLast year, I got my 100-mile race PR (personal record). I worked so hard all summer,<br>\nrunning miles and miles (and miles) in the heat. Race day fell on my birthday, and I had<br>\ndecided that I was going to celebrate, no matter what happened. It turned out way<br>\nbetter than I was hoping\u2026 I finished strong in just under 23 hours, feeling the love and<br>\nsupport of so many friends and family. I will cherish that finish for quite a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What makes you laugh the most?  <\/strong><br>\nI love, love, love the Saturday Night Live seasons from the early 90\u2019s\u2026 comedy gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are your hobbies?  <\/strong><br>\nRunning is the big one! I already mentioned the long-distance endeavors, which is one<br>\ngenre of the sport that I\u2019m into\u2026 (\u201cultrarunning\u201d is what we call races of distances over the traditional \u201cmarathon\u201d distance of 26 miles\u2026 common ultra distances are 50K, 50<br>\nmile, and 100 mile). I also started being a road marathon \u201cpacer\u201d several years ago.<br>\nPacers are hired by the marathon to run with signs that have a finish time goal printed<br>\nlargely on them (such as 3:45, or 3 hours 45 minutes). The Pacer keeps the<br>\nappropriate pace, and runners who don\u2019t want to worry about \u201cam I going too fast or too<br>\nslow to accomplish my finish time goal?\u201d are welcome to follow and run in the group.<br>\nPacers also provide some engagement, conversation, and jokes along the way\u2026 a<br>\nmarathon is a long way; and dull, solitary silence is hard for runners to work through.<br>\nSo, pacers try to provide some on-course entertainment and encouragement to help<br>\nparticipants not be so lonely in their own heads the whole time. I have paced<br>\nmarathons across the country, and have met some really cool people along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was the last book you read? <\/strong><br>\nMy summer fun reading included \u201cNorth\u201d by Scott Jurek. Jurek is an ultra-runner who<br>\nwas attempting the Appalachian Trail fastest-known-time (FKT) back in 2015. He<br>\naccomplished it, but it has since been broken a few times. I really like books about<br>\nlong-distance foot travel. I am currently reading \u201cAlternative Models of Sport<br>\nDevelopment in America\u201d by David Ridpath for one of my Fall classes\u2026 it addresses<br>\nthe consequences of embedding our sport delivery systems so deeply into our<br>\neducational structures, and explores how sport is delivered through other systems (such<br>\nclubs) elsewhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you assist graduate students in the sport management program?<br>\nI like opening students up to how diverse the career field in sports can be. Sport can be<br>\na business and entertainment tool, such as professional franchises and many of the<br>\nrevenue-producing college sports. However, at its best, sport can also be a tool for<br>\nhuman development\u2026 providing opportunities to be \u201cin the game\u201d (whatever that is!),<br>\nrather than simply watching from the stands. 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