Dee DeeTaylor grew up the daughter of an incarcerated parent, with no memories of her
father outside of prison. She is also the oldest sister of Breonna Taylor who tragically lost her life in a botched raid by Louisville, Kentucky police officers. Dee Dee is determined to change the narrative of her young life and not let bitterness, fear, or trauma dictate
her story.

Graduating from Jackson College with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice degree in 2014, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work degree with a minor in Psychology from
Central Michigan University in 2016, Dee Dee understands that traditional
educational instruction is not the basis for change across the country. The innovation, courage, creativity, and commitment to fight for better will move the needle for communities in a positive direction.

A piece of this revolution is Helping Eradicate Adverse Law-Enforcing (H.E.A.L.)
a national movement that addresses the impact created by police officers who have
unjustifiably destroyed black and brown communities with their lack of judgment
in how policing happens in communities of color.

Healing is a layered experience that must encompass all groups and people. The second piece of this initiative is educating law enforcement officials on the importance of reevaluating
traditional police methods and the procedural errors that are creating hurt in our
communities.

With this hurt comes pain and with pain comes responsibility; there is an obligation as individuals to recover from our personal hurt. There is an even bigger responsibility in
that recovery process to assist others and support their healing journey. Dee Dee Taylor embraces the role of the vessel that helps with healing and change.