Diane Deaderick DeMartra, a professional who has worked in corporations, non- profits, and higher education, devotes her passions and talents to “enlighten, educate, and empower inner-city teen girls and young women, especially teen and young, single mothers at risk of continuing the intergenerational cycle of poverty and complex trauma that are rampant among women and children in the Black community.” This is the mission of Just For You Girlfriend, the nonprofit organization that Diane founded in 2017 and continues to lead. Having lived her pre-teen and teen years in ‘the projects’ in Chicago, Diane understands the environment where, without access to resources and support, many people “live and die like they did in the projects–in abject poverty.” In 2022, Diane wrote a book to pass on crucial life lessons and wonderful witticisms learned from her own momma–Momma Wit: Words of wisdom, encouragement, inspiration, and love. Diane lives each day with energy, enjoyment, and gratitude.
It is so important to help build resiliency in inner-city girls and women,
especially young, single mothers. Diane Deaderick-DeMartra
Connect with Diane Deaderick-DeMarta
Email: dddemartra@gmail.com
Website: https://www.justforyougirlfriend.org
Book: Momma Wit (available on website)
