Clarissa S. Stroud-Kemp is an international speaker, best-selling author, artist and podcast host and her most important title yet…HOMESCHOOL MOM! Like many her homeschool journey was birthed during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the journey has been one adventure after another.

Clarissa has decades of teaching experience from children to adults. She has taught bible studies, children and teen dance classes, professional development and leadership courses and yes…homeschool co-op classes.

Mrs. Stroud-Kemp is the proud wife of Derrick Kemp and mother to a very precocious six year old daughter and handsome baby boy. She also enjoys being a bonus mom to three wonderful young men.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• International Workshop Facilitator

• Ms. Stroud has been an active participant and supporter of the arts for more than 20 years.

• Executive Director of her own faith-based non-profit.

• She has received formal training in the area of Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and African at various studios including Joy of Motion (DC), Christian Dance Academy, Broadway Dance Center(NY) and the Kennedy Center/Dance Theatre of Harlem Community Residence Program.

• Host of the Live. Move. Be. Worship Arts Podcast, which gave artists a voice to their work and a platform for them to share their expertise.

• Successfully operated a community arts program.

• Host of four successful arts conferences in the DC Metropolitan area.

• International best-selling author, of three books.

  • Louder Than, a provocative conversation starter on how to better utilize and effectively activate the worship arts as a tool of evangelism.

  • Courage to Be Free, lays out a step by step process of removing self doubt, conquering fear and believing that more is possible in your life.

  • I am Stronger Than The Storm, Clarissa provides insight on a storm in her life and shares strategies on how to go through and overcome life’s challenges.

• Clarissa has extensive leadership experience having served on several boards and community organizations.

  • Board of Directors for the Greater Washington Christian Education Association

  • Assistant Director of Cultural Arts for the A.M.E. Zion Church, member of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs

  • Former Chair of the Charles County Commission for Women.

EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS:

• Honors graduate of Bowie State University

• Cornell University(certificate for Womens’ Entrepreneurship)

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

• Jack & Jill of America, Inc.

• Charles County Arts Alliance