Kemba Smith Pradia: Motivational Speaker

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  • Comedian, Actor, & Event Emcee
  • CFO of Dunder Mifflin on NBC’s “The Office”
  • Former Senior Financial Advisor who was part of a group managing over $400M
  • Proof that hard work can allow a person to become anything they want in life


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  • Travels from: Ashburn, Virginia

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  • Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Pradia Story
  • Personal Responsibility: Today’s Choices Are Tomorrow’s Consequences
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Domestic Violence, Self Esteem & Relationships: When “Love” Is Really Abuse in Disguise
  • American Drug Policy & Its Devastating Effects
  • Get Involved! Youth & Student Activism
  • Black History
  • The Power of Women: Kemba Smith Pradia shares her journey of being a college student, victim of domestic violence and mother sentenced to 24. 5 years in federal prison. Hear her story of strength and resilience, continuing the legacy of women leaders in the struggle for the betterment of our communities.

Kemba Smith Pradia went from college student to drug dealer’s girlfriend to domestic violence victim to federal prisoner, and in 1994 she was sentenced to 24. 5 years in federal prison. Kemba’s case drew support from across the nation.

Often labeled the “poster child” for reversing a disturbing trend in the rise of lengthy sentences for first-time, non-violent drug offenders, Kemba’s story was featured on a variety of television shows and in several publications. The support prompted then-President Clinton to commute her sentence in December 2000, after having served 6. 5 years in prison.

Kemba Smith Pradia

Today, Kemba is a wife, mother, public speaker, advocate, consultant, and author of Poster Child. She has worked with senior officials at The White House, the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Members of Congress, and has led trainings for Federal and State Probation organizations across the country. Corporations such as Verizon, Traveler’s Foundation, Proctor and Gamble,

Bank of America, and Gulfstream have sponsored her speaking at events across the country. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her courage and determination as a motivational speaker and advocate. In 2019, Kemba was appointed to the Virginia Parole Board by Governor Ralph Northam and on January 14, 2022, she involuntarily separated from the State due to the transition of a new gubernatorial administration.

Prior to her appointment, she served on the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission and held the position of State Advocacy Campaigns Director with the ACLU of Virginia. Currently, she continues to serve on the Board of Directors for Virginia CARES, Drug Policy Alliance. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the NAACP.

Along with being an advocate for criminal justice reform, Kemba is the founder of her 501(c)3, The Kemba Smith Foundation. Ultimately, Kemba knows that there is a lesson in each experience in life, and she has embraced her experience, learned from it, and is now using that experience to teach others.

Kemba Smith Pradia is a captivating female motivational speaker who shares her riveting journey of empowerment, justice reform, and overcoming adversity. From her personal story of redemption to her advocacy for social justice, Kemba’s impactful message resonates deeply with audiences, sparking meaningful conversations and inspiring positive action. Book Kemba Smith Pradia for your next event and empower your audience to rise above challenges and make a difference.

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