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Experience
Education
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business
Activities and Societies: Iota Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, President-National Association of Black Accountants UNC Charlotte Chapter, President- INROADS NC Triangle Student Association, Business Learning Community Mentor, Student Alumni Ambassador, Belk College of Business Dean's Fellows Program
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Licenses & Certifications
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Organizational Mindfulness Certification
Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness (IOSM)
Issued
Volunteer Experience
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Member
ForbesBLK
- Present 1 year 4 months
The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equity and change.
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Board Member, Black Alumni Chapter
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 3 years
The mission of the UNC Charlotte Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) is to support participation in University life and to promote the education of current Black students through supporting scholarship opportunities, mentoring, and providing community outreach. Furthermore, we shall enhance black alumni participation through networking, communication, and program development.
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Member, Charlotte Shaper
World Economic Forum
- 1 year
The Charlotte Hub of the Global Shapers strives to be a voice impacting the future in local, regional and global thought processes and a catalyst of entrepreneurship in the global public interest. We have been tasked by the World Economic Forum to impact our community in a positive way, and believe success comes through community partnerships, uniting existing efforts and pushing ourselves to take action.
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Junior Board Member
Carolina Youth Coalition
- 1 year
Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is a college-access nonprofit organization that prepares high-achieving, under-resourced high school students to get into, excel at, and graduate from college so they can become full participants in society. Carolina Youth Coalition's program model combines college prep coursework, academic support, mentoring, ACT preparation and college exposure to ensure that Fellows enter college ready to succeed and persist.
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Southern Region Director, Student Member Services
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- 1 year
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Vice President, Charlotte Professional Chapter
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- 2 years
Publications
Honors & Awards
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Belk College of Business Outstanding Young Alumni Award
UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business
The Belk College of Business Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes an alumnus/a who is under 40 years of age, who has demonstrated achievement, and shows a promising future in business.
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Young Distinguished Alumnus Award
Delta Sigma Theta, Iota Rho Chapter
The Iota Rho Distinguished Alumna Award is presented to past Iota Rho chapter members who has performed with distinction at the highest level in her chosen profession and/or made a significant contribution(s) to the advancement of her community.She is a living reflection of the values of a Delta woman and has fearlessly overcome obstacles put in front of her.
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30 Under 30 Recipient; Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg BLACK CHAMBER of Commerce honors young business owners & professionals who are contributing positively to the fabric of the Charlotte community, by recognizing thirty of Charlotte’s brightest entrepreneurs and business professionals — 30 years and under.
Organizations
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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Diversity Action Committee Member - North Carolina Association of CPAs
Diversity Action Committee Member
-The Diversity Action Committee actively seeks opportunities to promote the accounting profession within our communities and increase diversity within the profession. The committee also works to identify and create opportunities for the professional growth and development of underrepresented CPAs.
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Director of Student Member Services - NABA Southern Region
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Vice President - National Association of Black Accountants
Vice President
-As Vice President, my responsibilities include supporting and developing programs, implementing strategies for growing existing programs and strengthening existing and developing new student chapter partnerships, overseeing community outreach, and a variety of other tasks.
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Co-Director, Student Member Services - National Association of Black Accountants
Co-Director, Student Member Services
-As Director of Student Members Services, I serve as the professional member leader & liaison for our five student chapters. I provide communication and education to the students and faculty advisors on the NABA’s chapter procedures and reporting. This role also has an aspect of mentorship and providing coaching to the young adults within those chapters. The segments that I manage include: Student Conference, Professional Liaisons, Professional Education, Mentorship, and Scholarship. This…
As Director of Student Members Services, I serve as the professional member leader & liaison for our five student chapters. I provide communication and education to the students and faculty advisors on the NABA’s chapter procedures and reporting. This role also has an aspect of mentorship and providing coaching to the young adults within those chapters. The segments that I manage include: Student Conference, Professional Liaisons, Professional Education, Mentorship, and Scholarship. This position requires the individual to be organized/strategic, timely & effective, a self-starter and a strong executor and great at building and maintaining a team.
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