The Vision Behind the Name
Lemonade D.E.L.S.A.

 

Ms. Delsa D. Dixon, the brain child of Lemonade D.E.L.S.A., is a Panamanian immigrant who came to the United States with her family at the age of 14. She was raised in a conservative family with Christ-influenced values, Caribbean English/Spanish language accents, and childhood exposure to cultural diversity. Her teenage U.S.A. immigrant journey acquainted her with much of “Life’s Lemony” moments - her interpretation! Yet, those “Lemony Life’s Moments” taught her to “DANCE to her OWN rhythm,” and RESIST peer-pressure while enjoying the Peace-Filled sense of Harmony with her Heavenly Father’s guidance! This Peace has caused her to welcome and embrace each individual without judgement but with a sense of excited curiosity!

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Ms. Dixon navigated through Jr. High and High School bullying and alienation. Her resilience resulted in her teachers' awareness and support, as well as, the admiration and respect of her peers. It also earned her the votes needed to gain the position of Student Council Vice-President and Home Coming Queen of Oceanside High School.

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The leadership ability she garnered and her life experiences with previously mentioned health tragedies and military deployment led her to accept the reality that life is filled with Lemony moments that one can choose to make lemonade out of, therefore turning "life sour moments into a sweet delight." Hence, Lemonade D.E.L.S.A. It's not a drink. ;)

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Ms. Dixon earned an A. A. in Liberal Studies from Mira Costa College in Oceanside and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University. She has 30+ years of professional corporate experience which includes peer counseling, customer service, sales, program marketing and investigations. Ms. Dixon prides herself on her legacy of documented interstate civic contributions, published writings and international public speaking engagements.

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In conclusion, her real drive for providing products and services through Lemonade D.E.L.S.A is her life's journey with her family, in particular, the sacrifices made by three close members of her family who were graced to come home but suffered side-affects due to their deployments. Her father who served as a United States Marine, served during the Panamanian War, "Operation Just Cause." Her brother who served in the United States Army during "Desert Storm," and her baby brother  served in the United States Airforce in Afghanistan "Operation Freedom Sentinel." Though their pride in their country, as with many others who serve in the military is great but it exacts a price, if not on the battlefield, in many other ways. 

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Their struggles with PTSD and depression along with bouts with cancer and her acquired brain injury made it imperative that she find ways to help deal with her and her family's ailments in the most effective and natural way possible. 

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