Leadership & Community
Leading with service, voice, and accountability
My leadership work centers community-building, student advocacy, and creating spaces where people feel supported, seen, and empowered to succeed.
Campus Leadership
Student leadership at Cornell University
Black Student Empowerment
Lead professional development programming such as the Polished for Success workshop, which provided free headshots and personal branding guidance to students. Serve as a peer mentor and advocate for Black student support spaces, contributing to outreach, planning, and empowerment events.
Men of Color in Athletics (MOCA)
Support the academic, social, and professional growth of male student-athletes of color. Organize mentoring sessions, leadership events, and community-building initiatives focused on wellness, inclusion, and long-term success.
Community & Civic Engagement
Student voice beyond campus
Mikva Challenge DC | Student Voice Council
Advocated for student voice in local education policy. Collaborated with DC leaders to propose reforms based on student-led research, and built skills in civic engagement, public speaking, and participatory democracy.
McKinley Tech Debate Team
Founded and led the school’s first competitive debate team. Recruited and coached members, led practice sessions, and guided the team to regional and national recognition while mentoring peers in public speaking and argumentation.
Recognition
Awards & honors
- Capital One Case Competition Winner • Black Ivy League Business Conference (2024)
- United Bank / DCSAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Recipient (2024)
- 2024 All Metropolitan Boys Track Team Honoree • Pigskin Club of Washington
- Boeing STEM Signing Day Honoree (2024)
- AFCEA DC STEM Scholar
- Alpha Omega Academic Achievement Scholarship Award
Interested in collaborating?
I’m always open to conversations about leadership, student voice, education equity, and community-driven change.
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Projects, experience, skills - quick answers.
Try: “Which leadership roles relate to education policy?” or “What experience shows mentoring?”