
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
Image recognizes that healing from harm and trauma must be in community with others.
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