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Keynote Speaker, Author, and Singer Diedra has made the incredible journey from orphan and "lost cause" to an honor-roll student and college graduate. Her journey of survival --through the adversity of growing up in an addiction-driven household, to the loss of her parents during high school -- has enabled her to be a living example that no young person has to be a victim of their circumstances. Diedra has been speaking professionally since the age of 15. She has been recognized as a Global Young Leader by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, and served as Miss Yuba-Sutter as well as Miss California-State. Diedra is well known for her presentations to youth regarding "The Power of Choice" but also speaks for educators on a broad range of topics including a powerful collaborative keynote with award winning educator Dr. Arlene Kaiser. Kaiser and Wallis’ keynote gives an informative and meaningful look at the classroom from both a student and teacher’s perspective. Diedra also shares her personal journe