First Soldier Miss USA; Advocate for Women & Veterans’ Rights; Founder of Women Veterans For Change; U.S. Army Captain (Ret.)
Deshauna Barber Biography
Deshauna Barber is a trailblazer in leadership, advocacy, and public speaking, uniquely combining her military experience with a passion for social impact. As the first soldier to be crowned Miss USA, Deshauna has used her platform to champion the rights of servicewomen, veterans, and marginalized communities, advocating tirelessly on Capitol Hill and in public forums. She is the founder of Women Veterans For Change.
With over 11 years of service as a logistics commander in the U.S. Army Reserve, Captain Barber led the 988th Petroleum Detachment Unit at Fort Meade, Maryland, demonstrating strategic leadership and operational excellence. Her STEM background as an IT Analyst for the U.S. Government further solidifies her technical expertise, which she seamlessly integrates into her advocacy work.
In 2019, Deshauna became the youngest President & CEO of the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), where she spearheaded significant organizational growth, including a dramatic increase in funding and staffing. Her ability to forge strategic partnerships with major corporations like Procter & Gamble and Walmart has elevated SWAN’s mission, bringing critical issues affecting servicewomen and veterans to the forefront.
A sought-after international speaker, Deshauna has delivered transformative keynotes for Fortune 500 companies such as Goldman Sachs, Google, Verizon, Coca-Cola, and Amazon. Her messages on leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health resonate deeply, inspiring organizations and individuals to pursue meaningful change.
Deshauna’s academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in business management, a master’s in computer information systems, and a Diversity and Inclusion certification from Cornell University. She has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Daily Show, Live with Kelly, Good Morning America, and in publications like Glamour and Diversity Magazine, where her impact and leadership continue to inspire.
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Deshauna Barber Speaking Topics
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“Support Our Troops” Is More Than A Slogan- Veteran Support
Army Captain Deshauna Barber has served her country for over almost a decade. Her mother, father, sister and brother are all army veterans that have made sacrifices for this country. In this speech Deshauna emphasizes the need for organizations to say less and do more. She implores corporations to give back to the veteran community without hesitation and uses her experience as an Army officer to provide ideas and strategies that companies can use to benefit service members and their families.
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A Diverse Organization Increases the Success of An Organization- Diversity and Inclusion
Deshauna discusses her challenges as a double minority in the Army and an extended career in government as an IT Analyst. She uses this presentation to equipt organizations with the tools necessary to drive an inclusive work environment for all its employees. She delivers an honest and transparent message that emphasizes the important of a diverse work environment. She provides an in depth, interactive strategic plan that helps employees and management analyze, diagnose, and address diversity and inclusion issues. She uses her experience and certification to help organizations support a strategic, sustainable approach to diversity and inclusion management.
Deshauna Barber Videos
Deshauna Barber’s Powerful Speech | Stop Asking Why!
Why do some suffer while others thrive? For years, I asked that question—until I discovered that peace doesn’t come from answers. It comes from...
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Deshauna Barber is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Commencement, Computer Science, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Health & Wellness, Influential Women, Mental Health, Military, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, STEM, STEM Education, Technology, Veterans, Women -
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Deshauna Barber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as “Support Our Troops” Is More Than A Slogan- Veteran Support, A Diverse Organization Increases the Success of An Organization- Diversity and Inclusion, A Hurdle Doesn’t Have to Be A Barrier – Overcoming Adversity, Success: 100 No’s Before A Single Yes- Inspiring Young Professionals and I Don’t Like Being Told “It’s A Man’s World” – Women’s Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Deshauna Barber for your event is available upon request. Deshauna Barber generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shoshana Johnson, Amelia Rose Earhart, Tom Voss, Kristie Kennedy and Olga Custodio. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Deshauna Barber for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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