Born and raised in Shannon, Mississippi, Alivia Roberts defied the status quo of growing up in a rural, often overlooked town to build a career in the corridors of national power. Through the strength of her village and an unyielding refusal to let the disbelief of others limit her reach, she rose to serve on the staff of the Vice President of the United States, earn a Gold Congressional Medal, and lead lobbying efforts for the Motion Picture Association. Today, as an author and founder of the Dream Impact program, she leverages her executive presence and legislative background to empower the next generation to take ownership of their destiny.