Darlene Gaskins is a Regular Army Veteran, married to a retired Disabled Veteran, and a mother of four. She grew up on the streets of Detroit's Northwest side. She graduated from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan. She is a Registered Nurse, a healer since 1983; graduated from Baker University with a Masters in Management (MBA without all the stats); is a, stained glass crafter since 2003. Dr. Gaskins obtained an Educational Doctorate in Leadership to help make the world right. She resides in the Midwest, Kansas, and returns home to Detroit frequently.