Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience
  • Chief Innovation Officer, International Economic Development Council, 2023 - Current
  • Lead Community Development Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 2011 - 2023
  • Executive Director, Omaha Area Health Education Center, 2007 - 2011
  • Program Manager, Omaha Habitat for Humanity, 2006 - 2007
  • Executive Director, Omaha Small Business Network, 2004
  • Business Banker, Wells Fargo Bank, 2001 - 2004
​Education & Certifications
  • PHD, College of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE, Completion Fall 2020
  • MSF, Finance, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska, 2014
  • MBA, College of Business, University of Nebraska Omaha, 2007
  • BS, Business Management, Grace University, Omaha, NE, 1998
  • CEcD, Economic Development Certification, 2012
Teaching Experience
  • Adjunct Professor, Creighton University College of Business, 2009 - 2011
  • Adjunct Professor, Metropolitan Community College, 2009 - 2011
​Publications Awards
  • Kansas City Black Achievers Society Inductee, 2020
  • Black Men United Omaha Community Champion Award, 2020
  • Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank's President's Award, 2014, 2017, 2020
  • Omaha Jaycees TOYO Award, Ten Outstanding Young Omahans, 2011
  • Service Commendation, Omaha Area Health Education Center Board of Directors, 2010
  • Community Outreach Award, National Council of Negro Women, University of Omaha Section, 2006
  • Emerging Leader Award, Triple One Neighborhood Association, 2004
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Omaha Public Schools, 2003
Community Service
  • Nebraska African American Commission, 2021 - Current
  • International Economic Development Council Racism and Economic Development Committee, 2021 - Current
  • Blue Print Nebraska Entrepreneurship Workgroup - 2019 - 2021
  • Board Member, Omaha Area Health Education Center, 2012 - 2015
  • Treasurer, Jazz Love Arts Museum, Omaha, NE, 2011 -2014
  • Health Care Advisory Board, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE, 2010 - 2011
  • Co-Chair, Eastern Omaha Business Collaborative, Omaha, NE, 2009 - 2010
  • Treasurer, Omaha Opportunities Industrial Center, Omaha, NE 2009 - 2011
  • Steering Committee Member, North Omaha Development Project Omaha, NE 2006 - 2010
  • President, District 2 Neighborhood Coalition, Omaha, NE, 2006 - 2008
  • Board Member, Omaha Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Omaha, NE, 2005 - 2006
  • President, Omaha City Board of Appeals, Omaha, NE, 2005 - 2007
  • Loan Committee Member, Omaha Small Business Network, 2002 - 2004
  • Loan Committee Member, New Community Development Corporation, 2002 - 2004
  • Committee Member, North Omaha Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, 2000 - 2001