A 9-11 First Responder, Global DEI Strategist, Media Innovator, Business Development Leader and National Advocate for Veterans with a proven model that creates successful alliances and enhances communities.
DEI SPECIALIST:
Following 9/11, initiated landmark collaborations between major corporations, national organizations, and public utilities with disadvantaged businesses to create employment and economic development during the rebuild of lower Manhattan.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE:
Founded VEDI Inc (www.vediinc.com) to generate entrepreneurial opportunities for veteran businesses to create a positive transition and reduce veteran unemployment.
MEDIA MAVEN:
Founded Influence DiCOTA (www.influencedicota.com) as a global platform for untold empowerment features and to provide work for underemployed creatives.
ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES:
Member of the White House Office of Public Engagement’s Faith and community-based organizations focused on increasing economic empowerment in local communities.
COLLABORATIVE LANDMARKS:
Named Civilian Member of the National Veteran Business Development Council’s Military and Veteran Organizations Task Force focused on growing veteran-owned businesses.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
Solution Provider, Veterans Mission Possible
Civilian Media Expert, Military Veterans in Journalism
Former Board Member, National Association of Black Journalists
Former Vice President, NY/NJ Minority Purchasing Council, Inc.
Summit Leader, Public Relations Council’s Focus on Diversity
Co-Founder, Northeastern PA Veterans MultiCare Alliance
Member and Protocol Lead, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Founder/Lead, DRIVES (Detroit Rebuild Initiatives Via Empowerment Strategies
