Cassandra Lee "The challenge is to be a light, not a judge; to be a model, not a critic". Company: SSANEE, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Website: www.ssanee.com

Biography:
In the year 2000, after a physical reminder of what stress can do to the mind, body, and spirit, Cassandra D.I.V.A. of Dialog Lee began her personal journey to take better care of herself to fulfill her longtime spiritual passion of teaching through speaking.

Although she was a shy and introverted child growing up on welfare in the inner city of Chicago where she faced the daily occurrences of drugs, violence, and poverty, today, she is an international author, professional speaker, corporate trainer, and consultant in the areas of communication skills, financial empowerment, goal-achievement, health & wellness, leadership, professional development, and self-esteem.

While studying for her bachelor s degree in English and Speech Communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Cassandra realized her calling and embraced the theoretical perspectives required to connect with her audiences. She further refined her skills with certifications in diversity training, leadership, women s issues, and public speaking.

As Founder and President of SSANEE, Inc., an Educational Consulting Firm, Cassandra D.I.V.A. of Dialog Lee has presented over four hundred seminars, training sessions, workshops, and keynote speeches to thousands of youth and professional audiences nationwide.

A self-development expert committed to helping youth and professional audiences succeed in their personal and professional lives, the D.I.V.A. of Dialog has written several personal growth and professional development articles which have appeared in The Cross & Crown and Campus Activities Programming publications as well as EzineArticles.com.

Her quest to assist others to live a prosperous and productive life has prompted her to create several educational and empowerment resources including the audio program D.I.V.A.BITS : 24 Enlightening Tips to Conquer Communication Skills and the three co-authored books Emotional Wellness for Women, Volume II, Survival Skills for the African-American Woman and The Young Woman s Guide for Personal Success.

Featured in Who s Who in Black Chicago, the Inaugural Edition, along with Ramsey Lewis, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, as one of Chicago s most influential and affluent African American leaders and achievers, the D.I.V.A. of Dialog is a member of the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities, G.R.A.C.E. Program of the Apostolic Church of God, Professional Woman Network, SpeakerMatch.com, StudentAffairs.com, Toastmasters International, and Virtual Education Connection.

As has been evident from the countless comments and positive responses from her audiences, when Cassandra D.I.V.A. of Dialog Lee speaks, you are guaranteed a learning good time .

Availability:
Available as a speaker, moderator, facilitator, trainer, MC, and workshop presenter for associations, clubs, colleges, corporations, event planners, programming boards, social service agencies, schools, youth groups, and universities.