Experience & Impact
20+ years of cultural leadership, community impact, and public relations excellence across New York, Atlanta, and the world.
Founding Work
World Festival of Black Arts & Culture (FESMAN)
Coordinated logistics and led the advance team for 33 delegates attending the 3rd World Festival of Black Arts in Dakar, Senegal. Participated in governmental meetings, drafted key speeches, and delivered a comprehensive summary report to the Senegalese government. Awarded Ambassador of Goodwill by President Abdoulaye Wade.
- Ambassador of Goodwill Award
- Led advance delegation team
- Delivered government summary report
FBD Community Garden, Founder and President
Single-handedly reactivated a dilapidated, drug-infested space in 2015, transforming it into a thriving community green space. Led the full capital grant process from conception through design, partnering with NYC GreenThumb, NYC Parks Capital, and the Manhattan Borough President's Office.
- Reactivated neglected space
- Capital grant led start to finish
- NYC agency partnerships
Graffiti Against Gun Violence, Co-Founder
Co-founded an artist competition program engaging Harlem and South Bronx youth through graffiti, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training. The 12-week pilot, sponsored by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Anti-Gun Violence Program, produced four competition winners carrying powerful anti-violence messaging.
- Co-founded youth arts program
- DA-sponsored pilot launch
- Four competition winners
Community & Economic Development
Bradhurst Merchants Association, Acting Executive Director
As Acting Executive Director, reactivated a dormant merchants association and grew membership by 300%. Completed a Corridor Marketing Needs Assessment, launched the organization's website, and delivered monthly business development training to local businesses, staff, and community stakeholders.
- 300% membership growth
- Corridor needs assessment
- Business development training
NYC CoolRoofs Program & Daffodil Planting Day
Coordinated rooftop sustainability coatings across multiple HCCI-managed Harlem properties under Mayor Bloomberg's CoolRoofs initiative, reducing energy use and carbon emissions. Co-organized a community Daffodil Planting Day resulting in over 1,000 bulbs planted across the neighborhood.
- Multiple rooftops coated
- 1,000+ bulbs planted
- Green Harlem initiative
CORO New York Leadership Center
Graduated from CORO's prestigious Neighborhood Leadership Program, developing a comprehensive plan to establish a Business Improvement District in Harlem's Bradhurst region. The project addressed unemployment, commercial vacancy, retail leakage, language barriers, and equitable community access.
- BID development plan
- Harlem Bradhurst focus
- CORO NL graduation
Government & Civic Engagement
U.S. Census Bureau, Media Specialist
Developed and executed media strategies for New York's Regional Census Center, reaching over 24,000 partners through newsletters, social media, video content, and email campaigns. Designed targeted messaging for hard-to-count communities and established key media partnerships with local and national affiliates.
- 24,000+ partners reached
- Hard-to-count outreach
- Media partnerships reactivated
Free Mumia Rally, U.S. Department of Justice
Participated in the Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Rally at the U.S. Department of Justice during the Obama administration, advocating against a conviction rooted in racial bias. The movement's sustained advocacy contributed to Mumia's death sentence being overturned to a life sentence.
- DOJ rally participant
- Advocated against racial bias
- Death sentence overturned
Congressman Charles Rangel Portrait Unveiling
Attended the September 2011 unveiling of Congressman Charles Rangel's official portrait in Washington, D.C., alongside Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely. The portrait, painted by renowned artist Simmie Knox, honored Rangel's historic tenure as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
- Portrait by Simmie Knox
- Attended with Queen Mother Blakely
- Honored legislative legacy
Business & Entrepreneurship
National Black Business Conference, 2023 and 2024
Attended the National Black Business Conference in 2023 and 2024 to advance Buy Black Wholesale, LLC, forging partnerships and supply chain relationships with Black-owned businesses nationwide. Strategically built an interconnected ecosystem rooted in collective economic empowerment and generational wealth.
- Attended 2023 and 2024
- Supply chain partnerships built
- Buy Black ecosystem advanced
Atlanta Black Chamber DC Fly-In
Attended Congressional Black Caucus Weekend in Washington, D.C. as a new Atlanta Black Chamber member, connecting with Black business leaders and elected officials. Witnessed the U.S. Black Chamber's historic acquisition of the former BET building, a milestone in Black institutional ownership.
- Congressional Black Caucus Weekend
- BET building acquisition
- National business networking
Cultural & Historic Moments
50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, Yankee Stadium
Attended the landmark 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebration alongside Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely, witnessing DJ Kool Herc and Cindy officially proclaimed King and Queen of Hip Hop, a historic moment cementing five decades of culture at one of New York's most iconic stages.
- Attended with Queen Mother Blakely
- DJ Kool Herc proclamation
- Cultural history witnessed
Royal Visit of the King of Benin, Harlem
Coordinated the historic 2010 royal visit of the King of Benin to Harlem, managing all logistics and engagements including a reception at Sylvia's Famous Restaurant and a meeting with Congressman Rangel's office to discuss African diaspora reconnection and FESMAN preparation.
- Managed full royal logistics
- Sylvia's Restaurant reception
- Pan-African dialogue facilitated
Global & Diplomatic Work
United Nations, New Future Foundation
Since 2003, contributed to landmark UN initiatives including the "We The People" Exhibition and the Millennium Development Goals Gala. Played an integral role in establishing the International Day of Slavery Remembrance in collaboration with Queen Mother Dr. Blakely, Jamaica, and Cameroon.
- Slavery Remembrance Day established
- MDG Gala contributor
- UN exhibition coordinator
Event Production
Glow Global Events, Stage Manager and Event Coordinator
Serves as Stage Manager and Event Registration Coordinator for one of NYC's premier event production companies. Client roster includes Susan Taylor's 80th Birthday, Anne Klein, Made in New York, and the National Association of Minority Contractors, managing seamless execution across all productions.
- High-profile NYC events
- Dual production roles
- Diverse client portfolio
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