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✽ MEET THE FOUNDER 

Deidra R. O'Neal

Founding Executive Director, YBS Kids

My journey began with a simple observation: in our suburban communities, so many young people and families are "unseen and overlooked." I founded Young, Black, and Suburban Kids (YBS Kids) to change that.

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✽ IN HER OWN WORDS 

I'm Deidra O'Neal — a community strategist, a mother of four, and an HBCU graduate with a heart for service.

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My mission is to give our young people access to the tools and resources they need to enter life after high school feeling fully prepared, culturally grounded, and confident. Through YBS Kids, I lead the way in life-skills development, cultural enrichment, community pride, and college and career readiness.

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​I truly believe that when we invest in our young people, we strengthen the very fabric of every community. For me, giving back isn't just work; it's a lifetime commitment.

Deidra O'Neal

Founding Executive Director, YBS Kids

EEO STATEMENT

YBS Kids values fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on any status protected by law, and we remain dedicated to our mission of empowering Black youth in suburban communities.

❋ IN THE PRESS 

Deidra's work, featured

VOYAGE DALLAS

Inspiring Conversations with Deidra O'Neal

BEE PODCAST

Young, Black & Suburban Kids Founder Deidra O'Neal

PLANO MAGAZINE

Mother Creates Program for Young, Black, and Suburban Kids

Want to talk with Deidra directly?

The best way to know if YBS Kids is right for your child is a real conversation. Book a time, or enroll whenever you're ready.

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