I am a musician, author, and educator focused on uplifting the notion of community in our culture. I graduated from UCLA in 2015 as a Distinguished Scholar and a Gates Millennium Scholar. As a musician and poet, I have performed at KEXP Radio, Langston Hughes performance art institute, Seattle art museum, folk life music festival, waco theatre north hollywood, and more. I have served on two grant panels for Seattle Arts and Culture, as well as, performing music as a City artist and Artist at the Center. As the Recipient of the City Artist Grant, I have recorded an EP titled, Tomorrow’s Strength with the support of the Seattle Art and Culture Department. My goal is to continue the progression of equality and and education in our culture.