From my roots just minutes away from the West Side of Chicago to esteemed platforms provided by Princeton University and the University of Chicago, I've channeled my experiences into a relentless pursuit of social justice through authentic storytelling. As an aspiring attorney and non-profit social entrepreneur, my efforts have traveled to the White House, and the United Nations, and made manifest through legislative proposals in the California State Senate. I proudly fly the flag for my generation, advocating for justice, empowerment, truth, and change.

Advocacy and Criminal Justice Reform

The Policing Project at NYU School of Law

  • Assisted in a high-profile racial discrimination lawsuit against the Clayton County Police Department, addressing racial profiling at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

  • Authored scholarly literature reviews on criminal justice reform using the Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation Framework, presented at the American Sociological Association.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Crafted the narrative portion of AB2993, a proposed bill to regulate loan financing and strengthen homeowners’ contract rights, presented to the California State Senate.

Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

  • Investigated 10+ felony cases, including homicide, juvenile offenses, and fraud, by locating witnesses and taking detailed statements to aid defense efforts.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

  • Conducted legal research and drafted memos on medical malpractice at against Rikers Island Jail.

  • Explored the history of racial healthcare inequality to bolster civil litigation efforts.

Leadership and Community Impact

President, University of Chicago Black Students Association

  • Managed a membership base of 100+ members, leading a team of 20+ executive board members and overseeing a $30,000+ budget.

  • Organized 30+ impactful events, including:

    • Meet-and-greet with Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Eve Ewing.

    • 2023 Annual Kent Lecture with Kevin Richardson (Central Park Five).

    • UChicago’s inaugural Black Graduation (2024).

Founder, Chasing Equity

  • Designed and executed an action-based convention through the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, educating student leaders nationwide on building equitable futures.

Vice President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Lambda Chapter)

  • Directed initiatives across seven Chicago universities, including clothing drives, public speaking workshops, and book scholarships for collegiate Black women.

Creative Storytelling and Media

Blackbox (Founder & Editor-in-Chief)

  • Launched an academic publication showcasing Black excellence in art, law, policy, and philosophy.

  • Produced and hosted two podcasts, with episodes exploring topics such as post-apartheid housing policy and gun control's impact on minority communities.

The Unallowed Truth Podcast (Founder & Host)

  • Hosted a Spotify podcast featuring experts on topics like the overturning of Roe v. Wade, including representatives from Planned Parenthood and public health scholars.

Elevating Youth Voices

  • Facilitated workshops for Black youth on using artistic expression to address mental health challenges.

  • Organized a public art exhibition and performed an 8-minute spoken word poem, "The Weight We Carry," exploring the stigmatization of Black mental health.