“"When Dr. deNeze arrived to lead our workshop on effective speaking, many of our young people were visibly nervous about the prospect of public speaking. From the moment she entered the room, her polished, professional appearance and commanding stage presence set the tone—she embodied the very skills she was there to teach. By the time she finished, those same teens were confidently delivering mini-presentations and encouraging each other. Dr. deNeze has a unique talent for meeting young people where they are—she acknowledged their fears while showing them they're more capable than they realized. Her own presentation skills served as a powerful, living example throughout the session. Through interactive exercises, real-world examples, and supportive coaching, she taught essential communication skills that our youth are already putting into practice. One student told me afterward, 'I never thought I could speak in front of people, but now I think I actually can.' That's the kind of impact Dr. deNeze creates."