My avocation in life is purposeful as a poet, dancer, dress designer, musician, writer, chaplain, and lover of life.

My vocation has had a rich mix of experiences as a Dean of Nursing, Public Health, and Community Services, Special Assistant in Diversity to College President, Instructor in Health and Biology, Dietitian, Job Search Coach, Corporate Trainer, Diversity Professional while working in multiple industries: Higher Education, Corporate America, Hospitals, Prison System, Public Schools System and Nursing Homes.

I hail from the beautiful island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. I am a longtime member of the Caribbean community in Minnesota as one of the founders of many Caribbean-associated events, including Carifest.

I was educated in Canada, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. I attended Howard University, the University of Michigan, and the Inter American University of Puerto Rico.