Donica' Beckett, founder
Fun Fact: "I love advocating for family health through literacy!"
Award-winning strategist, speaker, and servant leader Donica' (pronounced: d AA n - ick - uh) is a purpose-driven community investor and the founder of Complete Package Publishing and Communications. As a seasoned public health professional, she is a consultant, researcher, epidemiologist, educator, and mentor to people of all ages, passionate about building healthier, wealthier legacies through wellness, empowerment, and philanthropy globally.
As a top, sought-after orator, she has delivered over 40 messages, media interviews, and award-winning scientific research presentations, reaching hundreds of global citizens. A few of her recurring themes include personal & family wellness, resiliency, and reproductive health. With a gentle yet bold voice, her witty, relatable style engages and educates audiences of all ages. She also often finds herself among the "winner's circle" of competitive speakers. However, her most notable win is helping others use their voices for social good.
She also received over 50 honors ranging from character and service to leadership, academics, and advocacy, including proclamations from City, County, and State Officials. She holds several degrees in public health leadership and political science from the nation's most diverse universities. As a collegiate adjunct instructor, Donica' also takes pride in preparing the next generation of health equity leaders and lifelong learners.
She consistently works at the intersection of public health, education, and social justice. Her civic work also includes political action, board leadership, and community building and engagement. As a fundraising team member for various youth and community initiatives, she has amassed over $1 million.
Her golden heart for global impact is rooted in the Pear Orchard neighborhood of her hometown, Beaumont, Texas.
Growing up, Donica' collected a variety of stuffed animals. She received her very first teddy bear as a newborn. The comfort and joy these brought her inspired the book character Tickles the Brave Teddy™. As a child, she pretended to be a teacher and shared many lessons with her stuffed animal "students." Over time, her collection grew to include approximately 200 stuffed animals. They have since been donated to other children to love and enjoy.
Brave Like Me! Courageous Lessons About the COVID-19 Coronavirus and Healthy Coping for Children and Families Anytime is her debut picture book. Upon launch, it ranked #4 on Amazon's Best Sellers list in Preventive Medicine and #1 New Release in both Preventive Medicine and Pediatrics.
Donica' enthusiastically enjoys mentoring young adults, supporting and participating in the arts, community service, and perpetual learning. As a wellness enthusiast, she relishes outdoor adventures and exploring nature worldwide through her ongoing international and domestic travel.
Of course, she enjoys quality time spent curling up with loved ones and good books, naps, and sipping hot herbal tea on a leisurely Sunday afternoon.
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