The Nita Joe Project

NaDonna Gary grew up in the heart of North Memphis’ “Smokey City” community. After the death of her mother in 1997, she moved to the southside of Chicago. She piqued an interest in writing as a child, and that interest lead her to serve as the editor of her high school newspaper. In college, she majored in Journalism at Western Illinois University and later graduated from the LeMoyne-Owen College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Throughout her life, NaDonna has used writing as an outlet through poetry and devotionals. She combined her love of people and writing with a need for healing to create the blueprint for a unique plan of peace management and therapeutic liberation. Her experiences in both Memphis and Chicago laid the foundation for the creation of The Nita Joe Project. Although The Nita Joe Project is the story of her personal journey, NaDonna’s testimony is relatable to anyone in need of healing and freedom.