Biography

Born and raised in Durham, NC, DeVonnda Shantel McCormick is a testament to resilience and determination. Raised by a single parent, she was instilled with a strong faith and a refusal to settle for ordinary. DeVonnda holds a B.A. in History from Elizabeth City State University and an M.S.Ed. from Capella University. As a Regional Manager at IQVIA, she leverages her professional expertise to drive impact and build leaders. Beyond her corporate role, DeVonnda is a dedicated mentor, motivational speaker, and Selfesteem coach. She has received recognition as one of North Carolina’s 100 Most Successful Women (2013) and won the Master Coach Award (2022). DeVonnda’s debut book, “Heal Your Mind and Soul Through SelfWork” (2022), shares her journey and offers a stepby-step guide to healing and self-love. Her follow-up journal collaboration, “A Journey Within” (2022), further explores self-care and empowerment. As a Self-Esteem Coach, DeVonnda aims to redefine beauty standards and inspire women to embrace their unique beauty. Her mission is to empower women from the inside out, providing tools for living with purpose and power. Words from DeVonnda: “I’ve learned that I am who I am for a reason. God made no mistakes in creating me. He only made one me, so why would I try to be someone else?” Join DeVonnda on her journey to spread self-love and empowerment globally