Experience

Urū Sports

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & COO

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  We help elite athletes win their next opportunity by showcasing them in their best light and giving them access to insights, opportunities and community.



Manilla

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Founder

  • May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Imagine a world where anyone, anywhere can engage in any movement locally.



IFF (CDFI)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Solutions

  • Mar 2020 - May 2021

  Detroit, Michigan, United States Projects included a Birthing Center, FQHC, Co-Working space, Nonprofit Offices/Co-Location, Charter School, and Early Learning Center. As the Midwest's largest CDFI, IFF works with communities and nonprofits to help prioritize and align public and philanthropic resources and provide access to capital for maximum impact in achieving community development goals.



Freedmen’s Lab

• United States
• Design Services

• Founder

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

  Detroit, MI, United States Our vision is to create the most culturally authentic business and nonprofit experiences, especially in spaces where people of color are underrepresented and underestimated. Our services include Brand Development, Planning and Engagement, and Techincal Assistance.



University of Detroit Mercy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Oct 2017 - May 2020

  Lecturing on community and economic development topics at the School of Architecture’s Master of Community Development. Courses include: - MCD 5010 Introduction to Community Development - MCD 5020 Introduction to Economic Development - MCD 5060 Introduction to Physical Development - Inclusive Placemaking and Planning for Equitable Cities Course - MCD Workshop: The Stories We Tell: Storytelling in Community Developement



Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD)

• Board Member

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2020



MACC Development

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2019

  Detroit, Michigan Led the renovation of a $2 million state of the art mixed-use 12,000 sq ft community center and launch of a cafe/laundromat business. Increased organizational budget by 83% over three years while managing 7 staff, 6 gospel-centered initiatives and the implementation of a non-motorized, placemaking, and green infrastructure corridor plan, 8,000 sq. ft. Community Park and vision for shipping container development for home-based businesses on an 18,000 sq ft vacant lot.



Arts & Scraps

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

  Greater Detroit Area Arts & Scraps uses recycled industrial scraps to help people of all ages and abilities think, create and learn.



Christian Community Development Association (CCDA)

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of Go & See

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Greater Detroit Area Planning and coordinating local ministry tours that will occur simultaneous with the 2017 CCDA Detroit National Conference. Each full day of the conference offers a variety of Go & See experiences, providing conference participants with an opportunity to visit the neighborhoods and communities of the host city—learning from local practitioners and experiencing the history and unique characteristics of Detroit. Some Go & Sees also include on-site workshops, offering practical tools and insights… Show more Planning and coordinating local ministry tours that will occur simultaneous with the 2017 CCDA Detroit National Conference. Each full day of the conference offers a variety of Go & See experiences, providing conference participants with an opportunity to visit the neighborhoods and communities of the host city—learning from local practitioners and experiencing the history and unique characteristics of Detroit. Some Go & Sees also include on-site workshops, offering practical tools and insights from local practitioners. Show less



Knight Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• K880 Emerging City Champion

  • May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Detroit, Michigan Selected by the Knight Foundation and 8-80 Cities to represent Detroit, MI as a 2016 Emerging City Champion. I will receive a $5,000 grant to fund my proposal and engage the community in the process of transforming an underutilized vacant lot into a quality public space.



Civilla

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Coach & Guest Lecturer

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  Detroit Taught design innovation and creative leadership at the Center for Social Innovation to a wide range of graduate students and executives from around the country.



Detroit City FC

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Semi-Pro Soccer Player / Color Commentator

  • May 2012 - May 2017

  Greater Detroit Area Since 2012, Detroit City FC, of the National Premier Soccer League, has established itself as one of the most talked about soccer teams in North America. Our grass roots organization works to satisfy the market for soccer in Detroit, represent the city in a positive light, and build community through the beautiful game.



United Way for Southeastern Michigan

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Impact Designer

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Greater Detroit Area Helped launch and manage United Way X, a strategy and innovation lab, to engage in human-centered design projects on issues like tax foreclosure and youth transit.



Challenge Detroit

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Fellow

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

  Coached and mentored multi-disciplinary teams of Challenge Detroit fellows through the design process to tackle community projects more creatively.

• Design Fellow

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

  Detroit, Michigan Challenge Detroit is a year-long urban revitalization initiative intersecting living, working, playing, giving, and leading with an opportunity for 35 individuals from 800+ applicants of various intellects and backgrounds to come together with Detroit area companies, non-profits and cultural institutions. Through this fellowship I gave time and skills through intellectually-based team challenge projects in partnership with area nonprofits with a focus on innovation and design thinking.



Crowd Flint

• Founder

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Flint, MI Crowd Flint is a start up with a mission to connect new or ongoing initiatives from local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes to local and nonlocal funders through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Awarded the Social Venture Micro-Grant by Flint Soup



Diplomat

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Diplomat Fellowship for Social Innovators

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Flint, Michigan Participated in the inaugural cohort chosen specifically for our talent, passion, and vision to make an impact in the Flint community. As part of the fellowship I created and tested solutions to issues in urban communities, implemented programs evaluating their success and sustainability, and built/strengthened research skills.



Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment/Marketing Specialist

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Flint, Michigan Tasked with implementing a strategic mentor recruitment plan, which encompasses direct outreach, community partnership development, media efforts, and research and analysis.



Professor Michael Heaney

• Organizational Studies and Political Science

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  University of Michigan • Established common research methods to apply in political science and organizational studies, such as surveys, interviews, content analysis, regression analysis, and social network analysis. • Organized and facilitated a research group with war protesters to gain quantitative information on their experience in the Detroit metropolitan area. This is research for Party in the Street: The Antiwar Movement and the Democratic Party after 9/11 (Forthcoming with Cambridge University Press in 2015



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-Founder/President

  • May 2012 - Dec 2013

  University of michigan •The Athletes for Community Transformation (ACT) is made up of student-athletes from varsity sports whose mission is to spread awareness, build relationships, and accept responsibility to transform the athletic, university, and Ann Arbor community.

• Varsity Athlete/Captain

  • Sep 2010 - 2013

  • Developed ability to successfully work in a team and strive for one common goal in the face of adversity and challenges. • Strengthened leadership skills while competing in an elite Division I program, helping team reach Final 4 and Big Ten Championship appearances. • Demonstrated ability to manage time by graduating a semester early while balancing a full academic course load with a 20+ hour a week training, travel, and competition schedule.



Detroit Neighborhood Service Center

• Political Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Detroit, Michigan Interned for State Rep. Rashida Tlaib drafting letters to the Detroit Police Chief, Governor Snyder, among others in pursuit of constituent representation. Assisted constituents with questions or concerns related to the local and federal government, directly aided various staff members of projects, handled sensitive/private information of constituents and contacted government officials on their behalf.



Program in American Culture, Department of Literature and Language

• Exploring How Music Affirms or Shapes Listeners Ideologies

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Ann Arbor, Michigan Assisted in the research of musical trends in America for a future publication. Also, organized and assembled large amounts of information for this project and assessed how and why it could aid our project.