As a gospel musician, educator and advocate, Diedre uses her skills and talents to create and foster emotional and spiritual safe spaces where the “whole” person can become “whole”. Whether through music, inspirational words or even just a hug and smile, the healing of our community is always her goal.
Diedre has embraced an even greater experience. As the first openly transgender person to be hired by the D.C. Health Department, she served as D.C. Transgender Health Coordinator. In 2021, she produced and released her first single and music video entitled “My Life Matters” as both a response and call to action regarding the violence against and murders of transgender women of color. In 2022, Diedre founded her non-profit, Auntie’s Home Inc, providing transitional housing for trans and gender diverse people experiencing homelessness. In addition, she started her music company GrayRose Music, named in honor of her mother who passed away in 2020 but still deeply influences her.

While being an ordained Reverend with the express purpose to be a resource for community that want to marry, Diedre knows that many people may question her for being her true and authentic self. However, it is not her responsibility to defend or explain but rather to invite them to experience the full blessing that she is. Wherever
she goes, Diedre knows that the universe is calling her to share the light and love given to her by that same universe, with all who want to receive it.