A voracious reader and learner of diverse and free roaming interests, I received two Associates degrees from Mott Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Michigan-Flint, and a Master of Theological Studies from Methodist Theological School of Ohio. In my Bachelor’s studies, my research focused on poverty traps and racial inequality in post-industrial urban economies, while my Master’s-level research concentrated on African religious experience within diasporic communities. As Executive Director of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network (FGLN), I serve as a data-informed consensus builder, thought leader, and champion of evidence-based strategies for radically raising literacy rates in Flint & Genesee County.Throughout my career, I have served as a passionate advocate for equity in the building of flourishing communities. Prior to joining the FGLN team, I served as a strategic impact, data, and operational analytics consultant for multiple Genesee County nonprofits, including Asbury Community Development Corporation, Urban Renaissance Center, and the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network. Prior to this, I served as Neighborhood Services Director for Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and as a municipal Planner for the City of Flint. When I'm off the clock, I serve on the Executive Cabinet and Board of Directors for Asbury Community Development Corporation, as the Pastor of Lake Fenton United Methodist Church, and I am constantly begging my wife’s forgiveness for bringing home yet another book about world history.