our founder, mission, and vision
Our founder
Our founder
Our founder
Just For You Girlfriend was founded by Diane Deaderick-DeMartra (Ms. D). In her prior roles in higher education, program leadership and volunteerism, she has taught and advocated for scores of inner-city youth and women.
Ms. D is a Chicago Peace Fellow and holds degrees and certificates in education, leadership, and group facilitation.
Our mission
Our founder
Our founder
To enlighten, educate, and empower inner-city female youth and women, especially those pregnant and parenting, so they may build resilience, seek post-secondary education and make good choices to pursue safe, peaceful and prosperous lives.
Our vision
Our founder
Our vision
That inner-city female youth and women, especially those parenting, will benefit from post-secondary education to earn financially sustainable income, end the intergenerational cycle of poverty in their immediate families, continue to make good life choices and become advocates for safe and peaceful communities.
