
I am committed to amplifying voices, fostering genuine connections, and building on a foundation of grace. My work supports individuals with the knowledge and skills to become the best version of themselves while navigating coercive systems. I equip people to act with greater intention and guide organizations in creating inclusive, uplifting environments. I help others understand the impact of working alongside those facing injustice to diminish harm.
I believe in the power of personal narratives to promote authenticity, dispel myths, and reject shame. For more than twenty years, I’ve worked in the non-profit sector, advocating with youth, families, and people who’ve experienced violence and for reproductive justice. My focus is on empowerment and transformation, ensuring our communities thrive.
I embody the spirit of Sojourner Truth, carry forward the legacy of the griot, and work relentlessly toward justice and equity. My goal is to build a legacy deeply rooted in my communities that will honor my ancestors and make my son Gabriel and bonus kid Kayla proud.

B. S. Child Youth & Family Studies University of Nebraska Omaha
M.A. Teaching College of Saint Mary
[Special Education & Social Studies]
M.Divinity United Theological Seminary Twin Cities
[Concentration Social Transformation]
Artivist
Creating art that uplifts and challenges.

Reese
Health Disparities 1st Place 2019
Single line & one image explanation

Beautiful Dark Skin Dream
Theofuturism Coloring Book 2021
Two pages with Bible verses and one with I am Ruth’s greatest dream alongside a line drawing.

The Smiths
Data by Design Entry 2023
Scrapbook of siblings’ and mother’s pictures alongside foster care data.

Community
Rise Art Show Virtual Artist 2024
I channel my experiences into transformative storytelling. I strive to stay rooted in my community, be authentic, and create equity.
Keynote Topics
Kinship Foster Care & Adoption
Adultification to Oversexualization
Life at the Intersection of Black and Female
My Reproductive Injustice Journey
Thriving Despite
Grit, Resiliency, and Imposter Syndrome