I am originally from Detroit, Michigan. I grew up as a youth poet in Detroit's slam poetry scene, performing all over the midwest in competitions and events of prestige. I've been sharpening my craft as a creative writer for the past 12+ years. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison on a full tuition scholarship for poetry. While at UW, I studied Film and Afro-American Studies. I spent most of my time honing my crafts and expanding into new realms of my capacity as an artist. Upon my exit I was a fully fledged interdisciplinary artist who had gained significant traction in the realm of Theatre Arts, Filmmaking, Documentary and Curatorial Studies. 

After college, I moved to the south. I spent a summer in New Orleans and Jamaica before heading to build a home here in Durham! I've lived in Durham for about 6 years now. I really love this city and the communities that make it what it is. I have seen the city transform overtime and I have seen myself shift right along with it!

In my time here in Durham I have grown as an artist, teacher, organizer, and facilitator of community spaces. I have held many leadership roles amidst various arts organizations, committing to serving the Durham community by curating community events and workshops that enrich and embolden the community! I also have a lot of experience in youth programming ~ creating spaces for young people to express themselves through dance, music, and poetry! Most recently, I was the Guest Curator for the Greenville Museum of Art's  Winter '24 - '25 Exhibition.

I look forward to my time here at Science and Math! I am hoping to build a bridge between my love of creative community programming and supporting your students for the rest of the academic year.