Vale, Jodee

Lakeshia Watts was raised the oldest child and only daughter of devout Christians, a career soldier and homemaker. As a result, she grew up disciplined and focused. With a BS in accounting and a minor in military science, she worked as a national bank examiner for the Department of Treasury and a financial analyst with the Federal Reserve. Simultaneously, she pursued a career as an Army officer. Over 17 years, she was trained in explosives, commanded Basic Training, and oversaw recruiting operations. All the while, she was chasing validation and approval from her parents that she never got. Si...