Earl has a deep passion for helping those in underserved communities and rural populations similar to his own. He possesses a long standing history of working in the non-profit arena and collaborating with numerous 4-year institutions, community colleges, and non-profit organizations. Earl has a thorough understanding of the importance of networking and strategic partnerships to reach a common goal. He has demonstrated a keen prowess for understanding the needs of a targeted population and developing meaningful relationships with key stakeholders in a grassroot effort to provide the community with impactful and innovative social programs. He possesses the skills necessary to take an idea from concept to practice using his expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating social programs. Earl has a ear for the community and voice for the people.Special interest: Workforce and Economic Development