I’m a trauma-informed, equity-driven project manager, consultant, and facilitator based in Chicago.
My work is anchored in lived experience: from navigating poverty, housing challenges, and systemic barriers, to spearheading programs for community organizations that elevate real voices and foster agency.
Each step of my journey has fueled a commitment to honest collaboration, advocacy for marginalized communities, and building systems that transform adversity into opportunity.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting Over (and Why I’m Sharing It Now)
If you’re reading this, you might be in the middle of your own “reset” or "test". Maybe you’re rebuilding after a crisis, navigating a new city, or just trying to make sense of life when everything feels upside down. I’ve been there more than once. I know what it’s...
How Honest Conversations with AI is Changing My Life
Have you ever felt stuck in survival mode, knowing you need to change but not sure where to start? That was me—overwhelmed by tax liens, eviction threats, health issues, and a business that wasn't sustainable. I was avoiding the hard stuff, using alcohol to cope, and...
Celebrating Community: Reflections from Tech Prom and My Journey with I.C. Stars
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the I.C. Stars 25th anniversary and Tech Prom. Having never been to a prom before, I was very excited. Initially, I had a few ideas for dresses, but I decided to go with a business casual look at the last minute because I had...
A Reflection on Entrepreneurial Experiences
A little bit of background on how I got into entrepreneurship: it started with me braiding hair. That was the first business I ever ran when I was a teenager. My parents didn't really help me when it came to doing my hair, so I had to learn how to do my own hair....
Lessons Learned at the Grand Rapids SPN Workshop & Pitch Event
A few weeks ago I traveled out to Grand Rapids Michigan to do a pitch in front of a group of advisors. I can't give much detail to exactly what happened and the projects that were presented but I will say that it was a new experience for me and I would highly...
City Civics Day 2024 at Malcolm X College
Huge fan of community empowerment, so I knew attending City Civics Day would be right up my alley this past weekend. When I saw the event in my email, I knew I needed to attend – it would definitely help with my policy job. The event looked fun, so I brought my...
