Community Involvement
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Black Professionals at The Hunter #BPATH
As a member of The Hunter Museum's African American Advisory Committee we help promote a healthy environment for black professionals to thrive. We promote Community, Connection, and Culture!
green|spaces Board Member
green|spaces' mission is to advance the sustainability of living, working, and building in Chattanooga and the surrounding region. Our donors and members support this mission through award-winning, innovative programs and our storefront resource center. Our programs all work toward the triple bottom line which includes environmental, social, and economic sustainability and we align our programs with the key components of our mission: Living, Working, and Building. Served as Board Chair Jan 2020- Jan 2022.
Chattanooga Prep Mentorship
I value giving back via mentorship to individuals that will impact our community. Chattanooga Preparatory School inspires and empowers young men to achieve academically and to participate in a collaborative learning community that will establish a trajectory for lifelong learning and success. I get the distinct privilege to mentor a young man from 6 grade to his graduation from high school. Building lifelong relationships, while pouring into this young man is life-changing for both of us!
UTC Gary Rollins College of Business Mentorship
Mentoring college students.
UTC Alumni Board - President
Mission Statement: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Alumni Board (formerly Alumni Council) connects the university with students, alumni and communities. By building and nurturing networks and relationships, the board promotes communication, partnerships and outreach between the university and these constituencies. The board enhances the heritage of the university as a strong learning environment and celebrates its diversity and metropolitan mission. The board through its volunteer and financial support advocates scholarship and personal development that advances the university experience.
Erlanger Community Health Centers Board - Board Chair
Helping to ensure healthcare reaches those that are in need.
United Way of Greater Chattanooga (UWGC)
I volunteer as a Community Investment Advocate. In this role I read, review, and evaluate community investment applications for United Way's Impact Fund and/or Innovation Fund. Based on my evaluation I make funding recommendations for the request that meet UWGC's impact focus areas education, stability, and health. Through the funding year I conduct recurring coaching check-ins with the assigned agency contact(s).
President Elect - July 1, 2023 -
AABE East TN Chapter
AABE - American Association of Blacks in Energy.
Mission: To provide direct input into the deliberations and developments of energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues.
AABE East TN Chapter Website
Past Boards and/or Committees
United Way 2019 Technology Campaign Chair May 2019-March 2020
Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga Board Member and Properties and Maintenance Committee April 2018-December 2019
Chattanooga State IT Advisory Board February 2019- March 2021
UTC Alumni Chattanooga Chapter July 2019 - December 2021