A Leader Rooted in Community

She was honored with the Distinguished Alumnae Award from her other alma mater, the University of Michigan–Flint, as well as in the first cohort graduating with “Service Learning Cords.” She served as a partner and Senior Research Strategist at Meaningful Evidence, LLC, where she assisted non-profits in program evaluation, policy research, and organizational planning. She was appointed as the Evaluation Chairperson for the National Organization Blacks in Government (BIG).

With too many accolades to list, she was inducted into the Greater Genesee County Athletic Hall of Fame for basketball, appointed two times to Donna Edwards’ Congressional Advisory Committee, appointed by the Governor of Maryland to the Citizens Review Board for Disadvantaged Children, and was appointed by the Prince George’s County Executive to the Commission for Women. Recently, she was a nominee for the Sybyl Award in honor of her tireless humanitarian efforts.

This member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is no stranger to getting her hands dirty and going over and beyond the call of duty. In 2016, she coordinated pro-bono needs assessments and water distribution efforts during the Flint Water Crisis. She partnered with Bottles for the Babies to create “The Dos & Don’ts of Flint Water” and “Healthy Foods to Combat Lead” magnets for the community. Her work targeted vulnerable populations such as the elderly, the poor, women with children, and the homebound.

She served as the Vice Chairperson for the Title I Parent Advisory Council for the Flint Community Schools, where she was awarded Parent of the Year (2019–2023). Currently, she is the Founder & President of the Sarvis Park Neighborhood Association, where she champions resources for her community and was recognized by the Genesee District Library with their “Partner in Progress” Award. She currently serves as a member of the Flint ReCAST Committee, a member of the Karegnondi Water Authority Board, the Councilperson for Flint’s 2nd Ward, and as the President of the City Council.