Julinda Caldwell LeDee serves as an inspirational leader in higher education.
From humble beginnings in the San José foster youth system to earning a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of San Francisco, Ms. LeDee’s high standard for achievement models resilience and possibility for those she serves.
As a passionate and sought-after public speaker, author and spoken-word poet, her charisma and authenticity strongly connects with audiences.
Now an Academic Services Analyst with San José City College, Ms. LeDee led the creation of the San José City College Classified Senate, where she served as President, while supporting the regional and state-level work of the California Community Colleges Classified Senate.
As an educator, Ms. LeDee especially enjoys serving Language Arts students, where she creates supportive environments enriched by wrap-around support services and resources. Her one-on one engagements with students embody her practice of empathy and encouragement.
Prior to earning her MPA, Ms. LeDee earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in African American Studies from San José State University.
She is a member of the District Council of the San José Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) where she embodies the SJECCD values of opportunity, equity and social justice.
Available for bookings!
Appearances
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, San Jose Alumnae Chapter - Academia Presentation for middle/high school girls - October 2020
@Promise - Foster Care Awareness - Keynote Speaker -2019
AAUW- Title event (Panelist) – 2019
Motivational Speaking/Poetry Readings - San Jose City College – 2005-2019
California Classified Leadership Institute – Presenter - 2017
AAUW- Women in Leadership (Facilitator) – 2017
Language Arts Club Advisor – 2016-2017
Co- Host- ASG - Hall of Excellence – San Jose City College – 2016
Author- Literary Forum – The Seeds of Writing - Middle College - San Jose Unified District - 2016
San Jose City College Leadership Conference – Presenter - 2016
Buffalo Solider South Bay – Presenter –2015
Politics of Black Hair – Presenter/MC - 2015 – Tenaya Byrd production
Broadway High School – Presenter - (Career Day) – 2014
A2MEND Conference (Education Network) - Presenter -2014
Avanzamos – (Peer Tutoring and Mentoring program) - Mentor -2011-2013
San Jose State Poetry Legacy Series -2012-2013
Pathways – (Former foster youth student success program) - Speaker - 2009-2010
Women empowerment workshops - 2004-2006
Juneteenth Festival - 2005
