Who is Empress?

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I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona where I received my GED at Greenway High School. I am an Arizona state University alumni! I graduated with a Summa Cum Laude in Justice studies, minor in dance, and attained a socio-legal certificate & non-profit management certificate. I am now pursuing higher education to attain my Masters and Doctorates. I am the founder of a nonprofit community Organization called APIDD (Asian Performance Inclusive Dance Diversity). I am extremely passionate about my community, thus you can always find me volunteering my hours at various community events. I intend to create the world I want to see for both myself and the future generations! I feel that I have always meant to serve my community. I just always felt a calling to make a major change in my community. Enduring so much throughout my life thus far has led me to become the person I am. From my greatest traumas and my greatest success so far, I’ve realized that I was meant to be something bigger for the betterment of my environment. I dedicate my life to staying genuine, altruistic, and radiant. Building a life that I want while influencing others to join me in my mission of being selfless and kind is something I find familiar to me. Leading and engaging groups of people has always been my strong suit; therefore, I feel that I was meant to stay involved with the people around me. I have found my power through the entertainment industry. Performing and bringing my energy has influenced various communities and will continue to do so for as long as I'm here! Juxtaposed to my passion for the entertainment industry is my passion for community. Thus, I thrive in my line of work of Crisis Intervention where I assist in Family Therapy, Parenting Programs, Suicide Prevention, and Human Resources. 

Side note: Empress Jahsminetea or Jahsminetea is my official branded name.