Ph.D. Leadership and Higher Education, Bellarmine University

M.B.A. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Howard University

M.A. International Development & Social Change, Clark University

B.A. Asian Studies, Florida State University

A.A. Foreign Languages, Edison Community College

Intermediate Mandarin

Basic Uyghur

I lived in Yibin, China (Sichuan province) from 1999-2001 as a Peace Corps volunteer where I taught English, American Diversity, and the Harlem Renaissance.

I then went back to Urumqi, China (Xinjiang province) in 2006 as a Fulbright scholar where I studied traditional Uyghur dance.

I love the opportunity to collaborate with diverse community leaders who believe in our mission. From planning the International Citizen of the Year event, organizing International Connection webinars, to participating in naturalization ceremonies for new Americans, I am finding tremendous joy in my work and look forward to expanding our presence in Indiana.

I have always believed in and benefitted from the kindness and compassion of strangers. I cannot count the number of times generous travelers stopped to assist me, paid for my meal, or took time out of their day to ensure I arrived at my destination. Traveling reminds me of the goodness in people.