Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1993), Summa Cum Laude

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts (1996)

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science (Emphasis: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention), California University of Pennsylvania (2004)

Post Master’s Certificate in Exercise and Rehabilitation Science (Emphasis: Functional Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise Programming), California University of Pennsylvania (2010)

Public Civic Offices Held

GISD School Board Trustee – Member (2015 – Present)

GISD Council of PTAs – Platinum Angel (2015 – Present)

GISD School Health Advisory Council – Parent Co-Chair (2009 – 2015)

Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Garland Board of Directors

Hope Clinic Community Advisory Council

Center for Reform of School Systems – Fellow

Council of Urban Boards of Education

Texas Association of School Boards – Assembly Delegate (Alternate)

North Texas Area Association of School Boards

Garland Chamber of Commerce

Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Garland Alumni Association

Richland College Management/Business Administration Advisory Committee

Awards and Achievements

Leadership Garland, Class 31 – The Best Class For Real (2012)

Special interests

Literacy for Life 2019: My Favorite Book

Playing sports

Traveling

Meeting new people

Spending time with family