In life, there are people who talk about problems and those who solve them. I pride myself on being a problem solver. Hailing from the great state of North Carolina, I was raised with my brother by a single father who taught us, by example, the power of hard work and trusting ourselves, and reaffirmed the brilliance in our minds.

I was raised to believe that nobody is “better” than me at anything. Despite any advantages or privileges, others may have all opportunities available to me, and I should not let life, society, or other people convince me otherwise.

Growing up, my father often described me as “determined to do what I want to do.” That has not changed. Today, my determination is solely focused on fixing a broken system—a system that almost killed me. The world of work does not work for all. My background as a Human Resources Professional uniquely positions me to understand HR's role in this broken system and create innovative, disruptive solutions.

This journey I’m on is personal. And I’m determined to win.