JaQueda Jefferson is the author of the debut novel, Relentless Fate. She is not at all shy when it comes to bringing out her most creative abilities. JaQueda is creative when it comes to putting her imagination into words. As a child, JaQueda enjoyed reading and writing and even considered pursuing an educational career as an English teacher.
Native to Massachusetts, JaQueda is mindful and aware of the adversities of growing up in inner-city communities; however, she never allowed misfortune nor the difficulties she endured to prevent her from achieving her goals. As a mother of two, she is a firm believer and advocate of education and self-awareness. JaQueda is a licensed Social Worker who is also certified in trauma-informed practices. She has earned her Master’s in Human Services and is actively pursuing her second Master’s degree in Social Work. JaQueda spent the majority of her professional career working alongside at-risk youth and many diverse familiesJaQueda believes that one must have a strong foundation - a major element in acquiring success. She believes that you must know what you're doing and how you’re going to do it to manifest something greater. Thus, she commits her time inspiring, mentoring, and advocating for others.
JaQueda’s passion for working with youths and members of diversified inner-city communities is a natural commonality . Her goal is to maximize others to their fullest potential. One of the reasons she wrote “Relentless Fate” is to allow readers to acquire knowledge that explores the experiences youth in the inner-city communities are faced with today. Like diversity, relationships, education, and identity. JaQueda hopes that this story will relate to the lives of the youths who read it and give perspective to readers that aren’t familiar with diversification. The experiences and barriers are real and anyone that can relate to the outcome of the choices these characters make understand these are issues that are dealt with on a daily basis.
“These are resilient, courageous, and coachable members of our community. Most importantly, each holds their own story and every testament is one of power, which can only be heard from their voices. Giving each the relief of knowing that they are not alone”.
Being a visionary is what JaQueda enjoys most; creativity and learning. JaQueda serves her community with fruitfulness. She thrives on being a student first and a master of many crafts. She believes everyone has a purpose that is manifested beyond the barriers, the adversities, and excess of their bestowed life stories.
JaQueda encourages fearlessness in those with whom she surrounds herself. She encourages them to be resilient and to always inspire change and most importantly to never become stagnant.
