What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?
To be intentional about creating a community where all people have the opportunity to thrive!
What is Knoxville's best kept secret?
Knoxville College is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret. KC is the only surviving HBCU in East TN with a rich 146 year old history. Knoxville College was responsible for creating the Black Middle Class. Some of the best educators and leaders in our County graduated from Knoxville College.
What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?
In order for Knoxville to be stronger, each individual must be intentional at evaluating their own heart and mind. I can strengthen Knoxville by staying humble, walking in my authenticity and collaborating with those people who are ready for real and intentional change. Problems can be easily be solved when people can work together and keep their egos out of the equation.
What is your favorite Knoxville memory?
My favorite Knoxville Memory is Kuumba Festival at Chilhowee Park. It was the only time of the year that Black Knoxville came together to celebrate culture through the arts, music, food, and so much more.
What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?
I am currently working "Kingmaker" by Archbishop E. Bernard Jordan and "Don't Drop The Mic" by Bishop TD Jakes.
What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?
Many people have given me sound advice but I never had a mentor. Great mentors are definitely hard to find, but I do have some amazing parents who have shaped my thoughts. What I have learned from my personal journey is to not allow others with self limiting thoughts to discourage me from pursuing my dreams.
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
Don't worry about anything. Do your best and it will always work out as long as your intentions are pure.
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