THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK
My philanthropic work stems from my belief of giving back to the community that defined and shaped me. Early in my childhood, I witnessed my mother, Alisa Young, volunteer on a daily basis at the local recreation center in Norfolk, VA. for more than ten years. I knew from that moment that life wasn't about taking and receiving selfishly but about giving yourself to others for the betterment of that person.
Inspiration...
Inspiration...
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Upon my graduation from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA., I was awarded over eight academic scholarships which allowed me to attend Old Dominion University (ODU).
In 2004, I became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
By 2005, I graduated from ODU with a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Environmental Engineering. I then relocated from Virginia to California to begin my professional career with Johnson & Johnson (J&J).
Governor Ralph Northam confirmed my re-appointment to the Board of Visitors at Old Dominion University July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024. I was previously appointed by former Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, for my first term (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020) and served in the following capacities:
2019 – 2020
2018 – 2019
2017 – 2018