DeVandra Wheeler is an author and advocate dedicated to empowering children and young adults. She has served as a voice for both groups through community and prior military service. DeVandra’s passion for advocacy comes from her first-hand experiences of sexual abuse at a young age. During this time, she lacked the confidence to speak up, nor had resources available to her.

Her purpose for Nova Talks is to educate and facilitate workshops between young children, families, and communities about child safety, and to empower those who have or are currently experiencing abuse to tell someone. DeVandra looks forward to furthering the conversation and building a community of advocacy that takes action against child and adult molestation.