• Award-winning CEO & North Carolina Governor Appointed Human Relations Commissioner, leading dynamic consulting firm specializing in social innovation & nonprofit management. • Forge and strengthen relationships with high-profile clients, including Fortune 100 companies, nonprofit organizations, congressional delegations, NGO’s, and government agencies, positioning firm as a trusted advisor & expert on socio-economic disparities.• Spearhead the design and execution of groundbreaking programs that tackle pressing issues such as the social determinants of health, affordable housing, clean water, clean air, the digital divide and more, directly supporting clients in implementing impactful initiatives.• Expert in Inclusion and Change Management, with demonstrated success advancing Inclusion principles to drive enterprise-wide business outcomes.• Lead aggressive fundraising and grant acquisition strategies to secure substantial funding for transformative initiatives, equipping clients with the tools they need to drive impact.• Develop strong relationships with industry lenders, financial partners, tax credit equity investors, housing authorities, non-profits, and governmental agencies to address affordable housing crisis facing unhoused population.• Chief spokesperson, championing policies and initiatives that advance community needs while empowering clients to advocate effectively within their sectors.• Cultivate a high-performing, diverse team, inspiring collaboration and innovation to drive exceptional results, while mentoring clients’ teams to enhance their internal capabilities.• Mobilize key stakeholders—including community leaders, elected officials, and funders, to foster partnerships that amplify impact and support clients’ organizational objectives.• Implement rigorous metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and continuously enhance service delivery, providing clients with insights to measure their impact.

• Working along side fellow executive members, oversaw foundation's grantmaking process, increasing annual grants from $158,000 to over $10M, maximizing community impact in key focus areas.• Established strategic initiatives aligning the foundation's mission with community needs, enhancing support for underserved populations.• Developed strong relationships with donors and community leaders, resulting in increased funding and collaborative opportunities.• Mentored nonprofit CEOs, enhancing organizational capacity and leadership effectiveness, resulting in sustained improvements in service delivery.• Evaluated the effectiveness of funded programs using comprehensive data analysis, ensuring alignment with the foundation's goals.• Led capacity-building workshops for nonprofit CEOs, enhancing organizational performance and sustainability. Identify emerging trends in philanthropy, adapting strategies to maintain relevance and impact in a rapidly changing environment.

• CEO of the largest Rural Healthcare Provider in the state of Texas. Championed health and wellness for over 1.2M underserved individuals, significantly improving health outcomes and community well-being.• Expanded services to include specialized dentistry, eldercare initiatives, prenatal care, smoking cessation, telemedicine, integrative medicine, sickle cell testing, behavioral health, mindfulness, aerobic/anaerobic fitness, yoga, a community walking club, and more.• Created the Vendor Initiative to level the playing field for women & other marginalized groups seeking small business opportunities. • First Texas based Rural Healthcare Provider to become OSHA Smart Certified. • Raised over half a million a year in state funding, and an additional $75,000 a month via the 340 B. • Founded the Social Determinants of Health Council, leading initiatives that tackled systemic health disparities and elevated community advocacy efforts. • Negotiated impactful partnerships with the NFL Players Association and NBA Dads, reducing juvenile detention rates through mentorship.• Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, ensuring financial sustainability & resource allocation for programs.• Proving that food is also medicine, established the region’s first 100% organic farm. Said farm utilized sustainable farming practices and educated region on the importance of eating whole foods.

• Led community impact, resource development, inclusive initiatives, program design, and health & wellness initiatives. • Raised over $1M for mobile health clinics, significantly improving access to care for vulnerable populations.• Created groundbreaking initiatives like COHI and TECI, revolutionizing oral healthcare delivery for children and the elderly.• Negotiated a historic partnership that bridged a century-long racial divide in the dental community, promoting inclusivity and collaboration among professionals.• Implemented metrics for measuring community engagement and program success, resulting in improved service delivery.• Organized fundraising campaigns exceeding targets by 80%, enhancing the foundation's financial stability.• Advocated for health equity and social responsibility, positioning the foundation as a leader in oral health initiatives.• Established foundation as a global leader in the underserved oral healthcare space.• Executive on Loan to minority founded dental associations, at both the state & national level.

• Successfully raised $30M to sustain operations and secure the future of Shaw University, the oldest HBCU in the South. • As Primary Congressional Lead, traveled regularly to Capitol Hill to advocate for HBCU funding. Collaborated with community leaders to address educational disparities facing low-income/first generation college students. • Received outstanding reviews from the Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and other funding sources.• Developed strategic partnerships with community leaders to address educational disparities facing low-income, first-generation college students.• Appointed to the Executive Leadership Council, providing oversight and strategic direction to enhance institutional growth.• Implemented data-driven strategies to improve donor engagement and retention, enhancing overall fundraising efforts.• Collaborated with various stakeholders to develop innovative programs aimed at increasing student success and retention rates.• Shaw University is also the campus where the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, (SNCC) was founded in 1960 by the late Congressman John Lewis & Georgia State Representative - Julian Bond.

• Led Community Relations, Cultural Competencies, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Housing, Government Relations, and Independent Living Initiatives. • Hosted the Miami Premier of the critically acclaimed PBS Documentary, “The Beatdown Club.” Said documentary educated the world about the harsh realities of the Foster Care industry.• Worked side by side with community leaders, academia, elected officials, and others, to pass the Independent Living Initiative. • Created initiatives that saved a generation of youth by providing supportive housing for 6,000 underserved/underrepresented children living in foster care. Awarded grants to nonprofits & developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), to accurately measure impact.• Chaired the Community Giving Fund, directing resources to support underserved youth and families in the foster care system.• Developed and implemented impactful public policy initiatives, including the Independent Living Initiative, benefiting 6,000 children.• Managed crisis communications effectively, maintaining transparency and trust with stakeholders during sensitive situations.• Established partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to enhance collaborative efforts. • Organized community outreach programs and events, fostering engagement and awareness of critical social issues.

• Appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to serve a four-year term. The commission advocates, enforces and promotes equality of opportunity in the areas of housing, health equity, fair employment practices, public accommodations, education, justice and governmental services. The commission, made up of 22 members, works to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, national origin, language, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or cultural background.• Collaborated with community leaders to implement programs that proactively addressed social disparities while improving the efficiency of public services.• Championed legislative changes to strengthen protections for vulnerable communities.• Organized & hosted statewide Town Hall Meetings to better understand & find solutions for pressing community issues. • Educated nonprofit CEO’s & community leaders about the legislative process.• Worked with local municipalities to improve streams of funding.• Addressed workforce disparities effecting marginalized communities. • Served on select committee to evaluate impact of work across the state.

• Became Director at a time when region had the worst sponsorship rate in U.S. Programs. Achieved the best sponsorship rate within one year. • Directed regional operations, improving the quality of life for over 6,000 women and children living in abject rural poverty, across North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia & several Indigenous communities. • Directly supervised a core staff of 14 w/additional responsibility for 100+ staff, via Promise Fellows, Foster Grandparents, VISTA, and AmeriCorps members. • Led children & family initiatives in achieving 100% of set goals in the first year.• Increased revenue exponentially by negotiating tough grant agreements, increasing corporate sponsorships, restructuring field services, producing collateral materials in house, and eliminating costly/low income generating special events. • Organized & Chaired the first Regional Advisory Board, enhancing stakeholder engagement and strategic oversight.• Expanded the organization's reach to include American Indian tribal communities, increasing service delivery and support.• Negotiated significant grants and corporate sponsorships, resulting in enhanced funding and resource availability.• Developed and executed the region’s strategic plan.• Fostered partnerships with community organizations, enhancing program effectiveness and resource sharing.

• Served as Program Officer for one of the largest Community Foundations in the country.• Responsible for a $1M budget. Awarded grants to regional nonprofit organizations.• Grantees included community healthcare clinics, homeless shelters, inner city schools & more.• Developed culturally sensitive grantmaking protocol, marketing and communication strategy.• Responsible for programmatic and financial supervision of new and existing grantees. • Supervised Donor Advised Funds staff and worked with community leaders & board members to build the capacity of non-profit organizations.• Staffed the Social Capital, Capacity Building, African American Giving Fund, Arts & Education, and Children’s Medical Fund committees. • Organized North Carolina’s first statewide conference on Capacity Building.• Created “Grants in Trouble Process”. Thus, ensuring that grantees struggling to meet programmatic outcomes, could be supported without fear of losing their funding. • Served as Co-Chair of the Cultural Competency Committee.