Deshauna Barber is a top requested black, female motivational speaker. She is heavily inspired by Iyanla Vanzant and uses her own twist of comedy and story telling to inspire her audience. As a Top Female Speaker, Deshauna has made it her life goal to Encourage, Inspire and Strengthen the people around her.
In 2019, Deshauna made history as the youngest President and CEO of the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), a top nonprofit dedicated to advocating for servicewomen and female veterans. During her tenure, she championed women’s rights and resources on Capitol Hill, making significant strides in support of our nation’s service members.
In the summer of 2023, Deshauna made the difficult decision to step down from her presidency at SWAN but her commitment to the advancement of women’s rights remained steadfast as she decided became the co-chair of the organizations Board Of Directors. To this day, Deshauna continues to make significant contributions as a women’s rights activist, leveraging her platform, influence, and unwavering determination to effect positive change.
Deshauna Barber is at the forefront of advocating for diversity and inclusion in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and beyond. She offers valuable insights into the importance of diversity in driving innovation and success.
Deshauna made history on June 5th, 2016, when she was crowned the first Miss USA while actively serving in the United States military. Throughout her reign, she collaborated with esteemed organizations such as the USO, Smiletrain, Best Buddies, and Operation Homefront, among others, dedicated to enhancing the lives of people globally.
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Deshauna Barber is a top requested international speaker and corporate communications strategist.