My life and education have been dedicated to service and community. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, I grew up in the battleground city of the Civil Rights Movement. Surrounded by this legacy, I became engaged and involved in community service at a young age. I got my start in public service as the Chairman of Youth for Mothers Against Violence. During this time, we were instrumental in raising funds for Birmingham area youth to attend political rallies around the country. I published articles early on warning of the threat of gun violence that now haunts our communities.
In a professional capacity, I have experience working in the public and private sectors, including the United States House of Representatives as a Staff Writer. I work as a consultant and subject-matter expert in the finance and information technology fields. As a consultant, I have used my experience to consult major entities, including BCD Travel, Xerox, Time, Inc., The New York City Department of Health, and The University of Alabama.
Giving Back
Beyond my professional obligations, I have strived to stay active in the communities I call home. I wrote one of the first United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Hope 6 grants, successfully securing $100,000+ in funding for public housing tenant training and a community garden that remains in the community even after the demolition of the housing complex it replaced!
Servant Leader
As a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives, I continue to mentor youth, support local schools, and recently served on my town’s zoning board of appeals where I was a watchdog protecting the best interests of our neighbors.
Education
I earned my MFA from Bennington College. I also hold degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and Harvard Extension School.
