Motivational Speaking Services

Julinda LeDee serves as an inspirational leader in higher education.

From humble beginnings in the San José foster youth system to earning a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of San Francisco, Ms. LeDee’s high standard for achievement models resilience and possibility for those she serves.

As a passionate and sought-after public speaker, author and spoken-word poet, her charisma and authenticity strongly connects with audiences.

Ms. LeDee led the creation of the San José City College Classified Senate, where she served as President from 2015-2018, while supporting the regional and state-level work of the California Community Colleges Classified Senate.

Now she is serving as a Board of Directors for Poetry Center San José and a co-producer for the Beautiful Black Books program with Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell.  

As an educator, Ms. LeDee especially enjoys serving students, she created supportive environments enriched by wrap-around support services and resources. Her one-on one engagements with students embody her practice of empathy and encouragement.

Prior to earning her MPA, Ms. LeDee earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in African American Studies from San José State University.

She earned her Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, offered by the University of South Florida Muma College of Business to align with her values for opportunity, equity and social justice. 

Appointed as a Commissioner to the Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission to foster mutual respect and understanding among or between people within Santa Clara County, including people within the County subject to prejudice and discrimination due to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, civic interest, or other factors.

As a Motivational Speaker, Julinda will bring new life and connections to your next event. Contact Speak for Impact to design a workshop or presentation that fits your needs.