Diamond Sims

In her own words, "I am from kool-aid stained countertops, lively Baptist churches, and the infamous strife of a single parent. I am from an imprisoned father, a substance abused mother and liquor stores and churches on every corner of my neighborhood. This is where I am from, but I know that I can go much further. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's my extremely high potential: I refuse to let it go to waste." Diamond is a fitting name. She is wise beyond her years, and is strong and determined to succeed. She has many dreams... to become a lawyer, actress, writer or maybe a journalist. Whichever dream she decides to pursue, Diamond knows her dreams will come true.

Update: Diamond is in her first year at the University of Florida and will focus her studies on English and in creative writing. She said that Disney’s Dreamers Academy helped her in choosing her major by allowing her to follow her passion instead of selecting what would be considered a “safe route.”