The Mission of a Dedicated Community Kindness Advocate in Montevideo, MN
Best Selling Author & Speaker, Singer, Recording Artist, Dancer, Actress, Entertainer
A dedicated community kindness advocate in Montevideo, MN, aims to inspire and promote kindness in every aspect of community life. As a passionate advocate for compassion, this role involves creating and leading initiatives that foster kindness education and personal connections. Through workshops, events, and outreach programs, the advocate works to instill a sense of empathy and understanding among community members, encouraging them to make kindness a core value in their everyday lives.By raising awareness about the importance of kindness, she aims to create a supportive, inclusive, and positive environment where people of all ages can thrive. Through strategic partnerships with local organizations, schools, and businesses, they champion the power of simple acts of kindness to create lasting change. Whether offering resources for kindness education or organizing volunteer opportunities, the mission remains clear: to build a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone feels valued and heard.
Debra’s Story
Debra Lee Fader is the founder and president of Diversity-USA formally known Cultural Diversity Council- UMNRV. This queen of kindness has found joy and fulfillment in sharing the Value of Giving. She finds meaning in teaching people how to use kindness as a way of giving back to her community.
A dedicated servant to the Lord and to the people, she was the Mayor of the City of Montevideo, Minnesota from 2010 to 2018. She served as a Vice President for the Minnesota Mayors Association from 2016 to 2018 serving more than 700 Mayors representing various cities within the State of Minnesota. Advocating for Rural Economic Development, she served 6 years with the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission Board of Directors. Debra was also Co-Owner of the Sportsmen Inn from 2007-2018.
Her mission is to educate people on the Values of Kindness through Generosity. Learn about her cause here.
She is a Music and Theater graduate of the United States International University School of Performing Visual Arts in San Diego. She’s Owner and Operations Director for Lionessa Records and Entertainment. She’s also been associated with Carnival Cruise Lines during the 1990’s, as she sang, danced and entertained as Headliner, performing her internationally renowned cabaret act.
Debra Lee Kristian, as known to her Latin American and Puerto Rican audience, was the first Minnesotan to be featured as a regular weekly guest on the variety show in the Caribbean. She starred on stage in Las Vegas in the Stardust Hotel Production, “Lido de Paris.” She has played principal roles in major American musicals both in the U.S. and in Canada. She has appeared in films, commercials, and cable T.V. programs.
Affiliations
Diversity USA Organization
Debra Lee Fader is an accomplished Media and Public Relations Community Advocate. She is leading communities to strive for economic growth and economic development. She is inspiring Communities to embrace diversity and kindness.
