What are you up to now?

Although I got my undergraduate degree in Marketing, God called me to Education! I still can't believe it either. I currently work as the Director of Scholar Engagement & Enrichment at the elementary school I attended as a child, Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School. I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Elementary Education from DePaul University (expected in the Spring of 2027) and aspire to become a Principal in the near future. I still use my marketing degree in many ways in education. God knew what He was doing. I'm also a married man looking to grow my family soon. 

What’s something you still carry with you from your time at MOXIE?

MAN! I learned so much at MOXIE. I have a crazy eye for marketing rollouts, focusing on copy, templates, Images, and design quality. I learned to have a strong attention to detail and to never not do anything. Being at MOXIE helped me learn the area where I was strongest: ideas and content creation. I need support from my community to help bring those concepts to life. 

How did the internship shape you personally or professionally?

I'll never forget when Vannesia pushed me off the metaphorical cliff. Although it hurt me at first, she knew it was my time to fly. 

What’s been the biggest highlight of your journey since then?

Growing as a man in Christ, getting married, and using marketing skills to share my story with others and inspire the next generation. 

Looking back, what did being part of MOXIE mean to you?

Although I didn't land in the marketing field, God was preparing me to market myself and showing me how to utilize effective marketing strategies in my current career. I recently designed my first billboard for our school!