Candidate for Florida State House of Representatives District 63
Get to know me!
Candidate for Florida State House of Representatives District 63
Get to know me!
Fast Facts
My Background
- Born and raised in Gary, Indiana
- The baby of five children with two brothers and two sisters
- Brought up in and Ordained in the COGIC Church
- Married with a blended family of five children
- Owner, Life and Executive Coach at New Directions, Transformational Life Coaching
Values and Beliefs
Values
- Faith
- Family & Friendship
- Entrepreneurship
Beliefs
- Freedom
- Free Trade
- Limited Government
My Education
- B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering, Purdue University
- M.S. Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology
- Executive M.B.A., Howard University (In progress)
My Activities
- CEO, New Directions Transformational Life Coaching
- Assistant Pastor, Victory Baptist Church
- Precinct 108 Committeeman, Hillsborough County GOP
- Past President and Charter Member, Hillsborough County Black Republican Club
- Substitute Teacher, Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Member, Rotary Club of Tampa
- Member, Centre Club of Tampa
- Member, Tampa Alphas, Gamma Zeta Lambda
- Member, Hillsborough County NAACP
- Member, Urban League of Hillsborough County
- Member, Agile Alliance
- Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Life Time Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
- Life Time Member, National Society of Black Engineers
- Life Time Member, National Black MBA Association
- Life Time Member, Purdue Alumni Association
- Volunteer, Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay
- Notary Public, Remote Online Notary
Past President, Hillsborough County Black Republican Club
HCBRC Summary
- Create a vibrant, influential, and inclusive organization that represents the diverse voices and perspectives of the Black community.
- Build a strong network of Black Republican leaders, activists, and volunteers who are committed to advancing conservative principles and values.
- Create opportunities for Black Republicans to engage in meaningful political discourse, develop their leadership skills, and contribute to the growth and success of their communities.
- Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and service that inspires future generations of Black Republicans to embrace conservative ideals and lead with purpose and passion.
- Educate and inform individuals about the benefits of limited government, personal responsibility, free markets, and individual liberty.
- Empower Black Republicans through networking, political engagement, and community outreach.
- Increase representation of Black Republicans in elected office and advance policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and equal opportunity for all.
What I Value
Faith
Entrepreneurship and Business
Family & Friends
I was raised in the Church of God in Christ, and began preaching at an early age. I was eventually ordained as an Elder, and served as Care Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Assistant Pastor.
Family & Friends
Entrepreneurship and Business
Family & Friends
I am married with with a blended family of five children. I have a virtual son in Ghana, a stepdaughter from
my current marriage, and three children from my prior marriage. I have a small inner circle and a host of friends and associates.
Entrepreneurship and Business
Entrepreneurship and Business
Entrepreneurship and Business
As a passionate entrepreneur, I love the excitement of business, and founded New Directions Transformational Life Coaching Company, where I provide Individual
Life Coaching, as well as Executive and Leadership Coaching.
Where I Stand
Taxes
Competition and Free Markets
Competition and Free Markets
I am for a simple tax code with low personal and corporate taxes and that encourages investment and economic growth.
Competition and Free Markets
Competition and Free Markets
Competition and Free Markets
I am in favor of free markets, competition and capitalism. I believe that private investment drives economic growth and creates jobs.
The Economy and Jobs
Competition and Free Markets
The Economy and Jobs
Let's make America Great Again. Competitiveness creates jobs.
Education
Home Ownership and Affordable Housing
The Economy and Jobs
I believe in equitable access to quality education for all students and addressing achievement gaps
Reform
Home Ownership and Affordable Housing
Home Ownership and Affordable Housing
I am in favor of Criminal Justice, Prison, and Law Enforcement Reform
Home Ownership and Affordable Housing
Home Ownership and Affordable Housing
Home Ownership and Affordable Housing
I believe that home ownership is still part of the American Dream and a way to build wealth
Special Interests
Africa
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
I believe in the potential of Africa. I am in support of investment, trade, a free market, economic freedom and human rights in African nations.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
As a Computer and Electrical Engineer and Computer Scientist, I believe in STEM education and American ingenuity and innovation. Innovation creates jobs, gives access to new markets and opens opportunities to the underserved.