"In May of 2024, I completed my PhD. in History at The University of Texas at Austin, where I also pursued my undergraduate education. During the last decade, I developed expertise in a variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences due to my interdisciplinary research approach. As an undergraduate Plan I Honors student, I triple majored in Government, History, and African Development Studies through the Humanities Honors Thesis Program in the College of Liberal Arts. I obtained minors in Philosophy and African & African Diaspora Studies, as well as certifications in Human Rights & Social Justice and European Studies. I graduated a Dean's Distinguished Graduate - one of twelve graduating students selected annually for the College’s highest honor. During my graduate education, I published over thirty pieces with institutions including but not limited to Routledge, Carolina Academic Press, and Cambridge. I presented research at more than fifteen conferences, both domestically and internationally. Moreover, I received several awards for my papers, most notably the University of Texas Thesis Prize for Excellence in the Study of African, Asian, or Middle Eastern History.

I always try to emphasize investing in the education of others as gratitude for the many opportunities that propelled my own learning. I possess a profound passion for guiding others to that "lightbulb moment", and I have a long history of doing so. My qualifications include: coaching debate and public speaking for over five years, both privately and at Westlake High School in Texas; teaching thousands of undergraduate history students at the University of Texas over the course of eight years; mentoring several undergraduate thesis students; designing course curriculum and teaching aids; and functioning as an Undergraduate Writing Mentor. I also have experience working with others to generate application materials/portfolios, whether they be for scholarships, educational programs, employment, or other endeavors." less...