I am a first-year Master of Public Health student specializing in Applied Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I grew up in an underserved minority community, and much of my passion for public health comes from witnessing how structural inequities shaped the lives of people around me. A defining moment for me was watching my father stand before a judge who saw his circumstances rather than his humanity—an experience that pushed me to pursue an educational path rooted in justice, healing, and service. I earned my B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Howard University, where I discovered my commitment to advocacy and community empowerment. As I continue my graduate studies, I am focused on addressing health disparities, improving access to care, and creating interventions that support marginalized populations. My educational journey is driven by the belief that compassion, representation, and data-driven action can help transform communities like the one I come from. I hope to use my training to create meaningful, equitable change for those who are too often overlooked.

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  Hospital & Health Care · Sentara Medical Group

  Jan 2024 – Present

• Research Student

  UNC Epidemiology Department · Medicine

  2025 – Present

  Research topic:

  Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans

• COO

  Advocacy · Pipeline to The Mecca, Inc.

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  My mission with Pipeline to The Mecca has always been to expand access, opportunity, and confidence for students of color by connecting them with mentorship, resources, and real guidance throughout their educational journey. Through PTTM, I work to ensure that every student—regardless of background—feels seen, supported, and prepared to step into spaces that were never built with them in mind.