I am a proud HBCU graduate and I love when I can give by to my alma mater, Hampton University.

In 2018 I was inducted into my university’s Forty Under 40 Society, and honor bestowed upon alumni making a name for themselves in their respective careers. My membership launched volunteer efforts, serving as head of my fundraising efforts for my class and even setting a record. I quickly moved into leadership roles for the society, serving as head of the Social Engagement Committee, and then eventually becoming the society’s Chair.

The goal for our social committee was to encourage alum, particularly society members, to fellowship and engage with each other, in the hopes that it would lead to the sharing of resources and professional development. It was my responsibility to lead my team toward creating a way to make that happen. With my leadership, we dreamed up a series of simultaneous social gatherings in cities across the country that would leave alum demanding that these events be hosted by the Forty Under 40 Society on a regular basis. The events were a huge success and we did our best to comply, expanding the offerings and creating lasting memories. These events also drummed-up support and interest in the society, which served as a fundraising arm for the university.

As part of our social campaigns, we led an aggressive social media campaign to get the word out, creating artwork for promotion.