I hold an MFA from Emerson College. As a Fulbright Research Scholar, I studied the cultural and linguistic ties between the Gullah people of South Carolina and the Krio people of Sierra Leone. My work is rooted in a deep commitment to heritage, storytelling, and building bridges that sustain communities across generations.
Speaking Topics
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Cultural Legacy & Storytelling in Black Communities
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Fundraising with Soul: Narrative Strategy for Social Impact
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Leadership, Justice & the Power of Voice
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Heirs' Property & the Future of Black Land Ownership
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From Speechwriting to Strategy: Lessons in Civic Messaging
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Gullah Geechee Culture in a Modern World
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Credentials
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MFA, Emerson College
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Fulbright Research Scholar (Côte d'Ivoire, 2006–2007)
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Founder, Cornerstone Press
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Published Poet, Grant Strategist, and Cultural Commentator
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Board Member, Friends of Gourdin Memorial Statue Committee & Renty Grant African American Legacy Awards
I’m a writer, communications strategist, and cultural leader with more than two decades of experience helping mission-driven organizations bring their stories to life, secure transformative funding, and build equity-centered systems. Through my work at Medium Communications, I lead strategic initiatives that bridge legacy, justice, and innovation.One of the projects I'm most proud of is The GRACE Initiative—a multi-year grantmaking and learning program I designed and launched to support heirs’ property preservation, cultural reclamation, and economic empowerment in the Gullah Geechee Corridor.
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As the former Chief Speechwriter to Boston Mayor Kim Janey, I helped shape citywide messages on racial equity, economic justice, and healing. My writing—whether in speeches, grant proposals, or op-eds—has given voice and visibility to numerous individuals, businesses, and community-based organizations throughout the United States.
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I have a forthcoming collection of poems to be published in December 2026. Click the book cover below to find out more