DeAnna Bookert-Heard, a native of Columbia, South Carolina, proudly wears the badge of a devoted mother and wife. After a fulfilling decade in corporate America, DeAnna courageously left the corporate world behind to fully dedicate herself to meeting the needs of her family and community. Despite facing a challenging start in life as a fatherless daughter, DeAnna triumphantly defied the odds.
Armed with an MBA from Colorado Technical University and certification as a crisis responder, DeAnna is on a mission to empower and advocate for others. As an author, empowerment speaker and transformational coach, DeAnna works expands across the globe providing transformational workforce, personal, ministry and business development services. Her target audiences are diverse range of individuals, including business professionals, youth, young adults, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and public figures. For over ten years, DeAnna's dedication has extended to advocating for mental health awareness, mentoring youth in title one schools and advocating for victims of crime.
In 2015, DeAnna achieved recognition as one of Amazon's #1 Best Selling International Authors for her impactful contributions to the anthologies "Chocolate and Diamonds for the Woman’s Soul" and her second book "Pain 2 Passion: My Valley Experience." Her influence goes beyond literature, as she received a proclamation from the National Day Calendar for "National Wear Your Pearls Day," a day dedicated to encouragement and inspiration, for those suffering with depression and anxiety. Having faced personal battles with anxiety and depression, DeAnna now advocates openly for mental health awareness, urging others not to struggle in silence. Despite the challenges, including the loss of her first husband in 2015, DeAnna remains steadfast in her commitment to growth, flourishing in faith, love, and a deep passion for serving others.
