What Dobreena Offers
Three ways to work with Dobreena
– Creative Workshops — Painting for All Ages
Guided painting sessions for students, seniors, and caregivers. Express yourself, connect with others, and enjoy creating—no experience needed.
Senior Advocacy — Wellness, Confidence & Connection
For seniors and the communities that serve them—promoting wellness, confidence, connection, and purpose at every age.
School Assemblies — Elementary through High School
Building confidence, identity, and purpose before the world tries to define them.
Inspiring confidence. Connecting generations. Creating experiences.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
Each assembly runs 30–35 minutes, and is tailored to the grade level.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades 2–5
The Crown Inside You™
For our youngest audiences — building confidence before the world tries to shrink them.
You Matter Right Now
Confidence before the world tells you to shrink.
Kind is Strong
How to use your voice without being mean.
Dream Out Loud
Why your ideas deserve space today, not “someday.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6–8
Own Your Crown™
For the years when identity gets loud and comparison gets louder — Dobreena speaks directly to who they’re becoming.
Who You Are vs Who They Say
Building self-worth in the comparison years.
Pause Before You Post
Digital presence, real consequences, real power.
Your Story Isn’t Done
Failing, trying again, and keeping your name on it.
HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12
Discover. Grow. Lead.™
For students on the edge of everything — ready for a message that meets them there.
Purpose Doesn’t Wait for Graduation
What you can start now.
Pressure vs Power
Choosing yourself in rooms that want you to perform.
Legacy is a Daily Choice
How you show up when no one’s watching.
HIGH SCHOOL FILM & MEDIA PROJECT
Behind the Crown: Documenting a Legacy
A Student Film & Media Production Project Featuring Dobreena Helm
What does a woman do with the crown after she wins it?
Behind the Crown invites selected Newark Public Schools students to help document Dobreena Helm’s continuing journey during her reign as Senior Miss Black America. The story reaches beyond the pageant stage to capture school presentations, community service, health and wellness advocacy, performances, tourism, media appearances, preparation, challenges, accomplishments, and personal reflections.
A Real-World Student Production
Students would work with a real subject, events, interviews, production schedules, deadlines, and creative decisions. Depending on the school’s curriculum, opportunities could include:
- Film and video production, cinematography, and directing
- Interviewing, scriptwriting, journalism, and photography
- Lighting, audio, editing, and post-production
- Graphic design, promotional media, and marketing
- Theater and narration
Educational & Career Value
Designed to complement appropriate CTE, media, film, television, theater, journalism, communications, visual arts, and related programs, the project offers potential for hands-on client experience, teamwork, documentary storytelling, portfolio material, appropriate production credits, and career exposure.
Sponsorship & Potential Student Stipends
As the project develops, Dobreena would like to collaborate with the participating school to explore sponsorships, partnerships, grants, or other approved funding for production expenses and potential student stipends. Any compensation would be arranged with the school under district policies, applicable work-based-learning requirements, and parental or guardian permissions where required.
The Final Vision
The project could culminate in a student-produced documentary and premiere screening for students, educators, families, community leaders, media, partners, and potential sponsors.
Students would not simply be watching history. They would help document it.
Educators, school program leaders, and prospective sponsors are invited to discuss participation and partnership opportunities.
Senior AdvocateFOR SENIORS & THEIR COMMUNITIES
Dobreena speaks directly to seniors who have withdrawn — from loss, retirement, or silence. Her message: you are still here, and you still matter.
Presentations run 20–45 minutes, tailored to the audience and setting.
You Are Not Invisible
Reclaiming presence after loss, retirement, or silence.
Health & Self-Respect
Care for your body and mind, set healthy boundaries, and make your well-being a priority.
Your Voice Still Carries
How to stay connected when the world gets quiet.
Every Moment Matters
One moment, one choice — why today still counts.
FOR SENIOR COMMUNITIES
&
CAREGIVERS
Dignity Is Non-Negotiable
For the staff, volunteers, and organizations that serve seniors — Dobreena brings a perspective that comes from lived experience, not a textbook.
Seeing the Unseen
How to engage seniors who have withdrawn.
From Isolation to Impact
Creating purpose inside senior spaces.
Dignity Is Non-Negotiable
Health, wellness, and self-worth after 65.
Art That Connects
Painting as Presence — for caregivers using creativity as a tool for connection.
Painting for all Ages
Guided painting sessions for students, seniors, and caregivers. Each session is approximately 2 hours.
$45 and up, groups of 10 or more. All supplies included: easels, canvas, paint, and brushes.
CAREGIVERS
Art That Connects
Painting as Presence
Legacy in Layers
SENIORS
Memories in Color
Your Story in Color
Still Blooming
STUDENTS
Brush to Brave
Canvas & Confidence
Paint Your Purpose
All built on the same truth:
Purpose doesn’t expire…
Creativity doesn’t retire…
Ready to bring Dobreena to your community?
For bookings, partnerships, and media inquiries, contact Dobreena P. Helm