DeWana Hadder, a dynamic and energetic thought leader from West Louisville, KY, is dedicated to developing strategies and delivering solutions in every aspect of her life. She is a third-year doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky, pursuing a Ph.D. in Education Sciences with a concentration in Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation. DeWana has delivered two TEDx talks and has presented her research on educational policy and health equity at conferences on local, regional, and national levels. With 18 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors, she uses the intersection of her life, career, and academic experiences to be an example that anyone can achieve their dreams, regardless of where they came from. DeWana is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and enjoys volunteering, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.