LaQuita Maxey was born and reared in Cleveland, Ohio and has resided in Indianapolis, Indiana since 2003.  She has been married to Marc’ Maxey, since 1996,  and is the proud mother of        Jennie-Lee, Nathaniel, and Matthew.  Jordana, from Porto Alegre, Brazil also has a big part of her heart also.  Daughter of Sarah, Harold, and James,  she is the oldest of five siblings.

LaQuita earned a Master of Science degree in Public Administration/Urban Studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.  She is passionate about youth development and the empowerment of girls and women.  She worked for Girl Scouts in Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio areas for 22 years organizing efforts around volunteer management; leadership development; diversity and inclusion; membership growth; and membership engagement for volunteers and girls.    She currently works for Indiana State Teachers Association  providing advocacy for our public education, social and racial justice.

LaQuita enjoys training adults and has taught as Adjunct Faculty at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis.  She also enjoys Real Estate Investment.  She is a published author in a book-collaboration chapter entitled,  “The Vow In Sickness & In Health”. LaQuita is the Co-Owner of S&L Storytellers, LLC and is a contributing author for The Aftermath.