LeMaudia Marie Strahan was born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1993 and has spent all her life in Ridgeland. Upon graduating from Ridgeland High School, LeMaudia attended Mississippi College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Because of her passion for the growth and nurturing of children, LeMaudia has dedicated her life to her profession as a preschool teacher. She currently teaches at The Preschool at First Ridgeland where she also spends her time with the Preschool Ministry of the church. As a hobby, LeMaudia enjoys singing karaoke; she also spends her free time sewing and spending quality time with her family.

LeMaudia finds personal strength in the words of wisdom provided to her by her mother, Maudie; she also draws strength from the words of the late, great Maya Angelou, “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” It is from the powerful words of Maya Angelou where LeMaudia learned to embrace herself for who she is and who she aspires to be by taking pride in her life’s journey no matter the trials and tribulations because she believes that there is always a way to rise above adversity, trauma, and failures.