Where you are from, and when did you move to Charlotte?

I am originally from Charlotte ! Born and raised on the East Side- one of the rare unicorns in this beautiful city .

Favorite thing about Charlotte?

One of my favorite things about Charlotte is her collaborative spirit. We have a city that is growing rapidly but has such a massive heart for change and community on so many levels .

What motivates you to give back?

One of my greatest drivers for giving back is a shared story of coming from below the poverty line on paper and having so many people and organizations who refused to let me and my family lose . I hope I am always one that pays it forward because so many invested in me and I want to do the same .