I was born in Jamaica and later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where I spent most of my adult life. My journey has been shaped by faith, family, education, and experiences that taught me how to keep moving forward even when the path wasn’t easy.

I know what it means to face financial pressure, personal loss, self-doubt, and seasons when giving up seemed easier than continuing. Those experiences didn’t just shape who I am. They shaped how I teach, lead, mentor, and connect with others.

Education became an important part of that journey. I earned graduate degrees from Pace University and New York Institute of Technology and built my career as a special education teacher. Today, I continue that work in higher education as an adjunct professor, while also mentoring young people and speaking to audiences about faith, purpose, resilience, and personal growth.

I don’t speak about overcoming challenges from a distance. I’ve lived through them. And I use what I’ve learned to help others see that where they started does not have to determine where they finish.