ABOUT ME

I believe education is a public good. My work is grounded in the belief that opportunity should not depend on how well someone is able to navigate complex bureaucratic systems on their own.

My perspective is shaped by my own experiences. A sixth-grade college research project first sparked my interest in intentionally planning for life after high school, showing me how easily decisions can be made without enough information or guidance. Growing up as a military brat, I moved through multiple school systems and saw firsthand how access, expectations, and resources vary across contexts. With a mother who worked in education, I was also exposed early on to how schools operate from the inside.

These experiences shape how I think about postsecondary pathways, access, and decision-making. I approach this work with a focus on clarity, practicality, and helping people help themselves move forward with intention.

EDUCATION

• BA in Black Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha

• MA in Higher Education Administration, University of Missouri-Kansas City

• EdD Candidate, Interdisciplinary Leadership (in progress) with concentration in nonprofit/social entrepreneurship, Governors State University 

I often return to the idea that education should open doors, not create confusion.