Dionne, an attorney, mediator, and screenwriter, crafts stories of power, love, and ambition. Her latest screenplay, The Caste of Beula, aims to become a must-watch drama on TV or streaming, bringing bold characters and gripping narratives to life.
Dionne is an attorney, mediator, and screenwriter based in Chicago with a career spanning public service, advocacy, and leadership. A former manager of the U.S. Census Bureau’s eight-state Chicago region, she served as a principal liaison and subject matter expert, guiding her region through one of the most challenging decennials in U.S. history. Dionne’s work in public engagement involved building strategic alliances with high-ranking officials and diverse, underserved communities across major cities. Known for her ability to navigate complex plans, foster cooperation, and resolve conflicts, she has honed skills that seamlessly translate into running a writer's room with precision and empathy.
Now a mediator who works with conflict for a living, Dionne’s creative journey began as a way to heal from personal trauma. Her writing reflects a commitment to inspiring and challenging audiences on a deeply human level.
Her screenplay The Caste of Beula, a series drama about betrayal and ambition in the entertainment industry, has garnered attention for its layered characters and powerful themes. The project reflects Dionne’s ability to balance raw emotional depth with high-stakes drama, mirroring her initial screenplays, Toxic and the Raising of an OG, which earned her finalist placements in several writing competitions. She continues to refine her craft through industry training and creative projects, with the ultimate goal of bringing The Caste of Beula to life on screen.
  • Writer (1 Credit)
    The Raising of an OG
    Screenplay, Television Script
Quarterfinalist
The Raising of an OG
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards, Summer 2022
Quarterfinalist
The Raising of an OG
Big Break, 2022
Quarterfinalist
The Raising of an OG
Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards, Season 7
Quarterfinalist
The Raising of an OG
WeScreenplay - Diverse Voices Lab, Fall 2022
Quarterfinalist
The Raising of an OG
Final Draft - Big Break, 2022
Semi Finalist
The Raising of an OG
Los Angeles International Film Festival, Spring 2022
College
University of Houston
Radio & Television
19891991
College
Texas Southern University
English
19911994
College
Iliff School of Theology
Religion and Social Change
19941995
College
South Texas College of Law
Law
19951999
High School
Montbello High School
19871989
Birth Date
May 19, 1973
Nickname
Dee
Birth City
Denver
Current City
Chicago
Hometown
Houston
Height
5'3
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
African American
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Married To
Gabriel Chukwuka Emegha
Children
Noella Alana Ukpe-Roberts
"Never tell a young person that something can not be done. God may have been waiting for centuries for somebody ignorant enough of the impossible to do that thing." -- Dr. John Andrew Holmes
"...Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." -- Marianne Williamson
"I want a parade...I want music...I want confetti...I want a marching band for the ones surviving in silence...I want a standing ovation for every person who moves toward the sun when there's a shadow pulling them back on the inside." -- Home Body, Rupi Kaur
Dionne, an attorney, mediator, and screenwriter, crafts stories of power, love, and ambition. Her latest screenplay, The Caste of Beula, aims to become a must-watch drama on TV or streaming, bringing bold characters and gripping narratives to life.
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