My prayer is that my “About” page glorifies God and not myself. I do not list anything here to bring attention to myself or highlight my worldly “successes.” I find that some people want to see how I’ve been trained or what I’ve accomplished so this page simply lists what I’ve done.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University, MSSA in Social Work
- Malone University, BA in Social Work
Published Work
- Ebook | 2021 | How to Let go of Resentment
- Ebook | 2021 | How to be Assertive
- Friends Journal | 2020 | Featured Article on Race & Justice
- The Akron Beacon Journal | 2020 | Letter to the Editor
- Ebook | 2018 | Stepdad 101
- Yahoo News/OZY | 2016 | Missing 100 Days of School – Yahoo/OZY
- Compass Magazine | Monthly Contributor | 2015 – 2020 | Compass Magazine
- Palm Info Center | Reporter | 2007 – 2009
Presentations and Media Appearances
- Do No Harm Medicine Interview | 2024| Interview
- Kent State University | 2023 | MPower Conference Speaker
- CEU Training | 2023 | Sex Addiction – A Practical Approach
- The Akron Beacon Journal | 2023 | Expert interview
- University of Akron | 2023 | Black, Black, Brown and Beyond Male Summit
- Akron Beacon Journal | 2022 | Featured Business Profile
- The Akron Beacon Journal | 2022 | Expert interview
- WCTV | 2021 & 2022 | Part 1 & Part 2
- WCBM Baltimore | 2021 | Sociopolitical commentator
- Northern Spirit Radio | 2021 | Sociopolitical commentator – Part 1 & Part 2
- Eau Claire Friends Meeting | 2021 | Motivational speech
- Malone University | 2015 | Speech, Lucky, Really Blessed
- Son of Addicts, Malone Grad Turned Life Around | 2012 | Published
Extracurricular Activities:
- Northern Spirit Radio Board President| 2023 – Present
- Metro Parks Volunteer | 2016 – 2018
- Peace Corps Volunteer – Botswana | 2015
- Volunteer with Keep Akron Beautiful | 2012 – Present
- Volunteer with Access Shelter | 2009 – 2011