People think interviews are only about getting the job. They are also one of the most powerful places to meet the people who shape your future. I was in New York City this week and had the chance to reconnect with my mentee Michael, someone I first met during his interview

Nothing prepares you for the moment you walk into Gotham Hall NYC and see your face projected on the wall alongside exceptional leaders from around the world. That was my experience at the Black Stars Award event, and I am still taking it all in. It was an honor, extravagant in

Leaders are not defined by the title they hold. They are defined by the transformation they create. Every time I sit with someone who is shaping the future of education, technology, policy, or workforce development, I walk away reminded of how much impact becomes possible when

When you sit at the table with world class educators, innovators, and policymakers, you learn something every single time. Being in rooms like this is never about proximity. It is about alignment. Mission alignment. Integrity alignment. Growth alignment. These moments sharpen my

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The speed of business is outpacing traditional playbooks. The leaders who win are the ones willing to rethink everything. Technology, workplace expectations, and organizational structures are changing faster than most people can process. These conversations remind me that

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Ever caught yourself nodding along in a conversation while your mind was already three meetings ahead? We all have. In a world of constant alerts, multitasking, and mental to-do lists, being fully present has quietly become one of the rarest leadership skills. But presence is

Some conversations just don’t happen on screen. There is something about being in the same room, sharing space, ideas, and energy, that no virtual meeting can replace. Working alongside peers from across T-Mobile reminded me that collaboration is more than coordination. It is

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Gratitude. Legacy. Momentum. As the AfroTech Conference kicks off, I’m honored to share that I’ve been named to the AfroTech Future 50 — a recognition that celebrates innovators shaping the future of technology, business, and culture. To be included among such visionary leaders

AI isn’t scary. But what we do with it? That’s where the responsibility starts. We have a moment right now to shape AI with humanity, ethics, and intentional design. Not for show. Not for status. But for actual impact. Education. Access. Equity. If we don’t lead here, someone

Let’s be honest—change is uncomfortable. Even the good kind. Especially the kind that pushes you past what’s familiar. But progress has never come from staying where we are. In business, in education, in leadership—the real growth comes from the stretch. The best teams I’ve

I’ve seen firsthand what happens when students go from “no signal” to fully connected. Grades change. Confidence grows. Futures shift. Connectivity isn’t a luxury. It’s a launchpad. When we connect people, we’re not just plugging them into devices—we’re plugging them into

Let’s stop treating tech as an accessory in education. It’s not optional. It’s the foundation. Just like we wouldn’t hand a student a textbook with half the pages missing, we can’t hand them learning tools without full access. Equipping our students with tech means giving them

Future-proofing isn’t just about tech. It’s about people. We can’t innovate our way past the need for a strong, skill-rich, equity-driven education system. Students need more than diplomas. They need access, confidence, and real-world application. Let’s stop preparing students

I’ve toured campuses with the latest tech—from AI-powered security to smart dorms—but the ones that stay with me are the ones where students feel like they belong. Smart campuses don’t start with hardware. They start with heart. And the best ones? They use technology to remove

Preparedness isn’t fear-based. It’s leadership in motion. Every parent, student, and educator deserves to feel safe—and that kind of safety doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, collaboration, and the right tools in the right hands. Technology alone isn’t the solution.

This one hit me deeply. Inclusion isn’t about letting people in—it’s about removing the barriers that kept them out in the first place. Whether it’s tech, access, opportunity, or leadership seats… we have to stop treating equity like a side program. It should be the blueprint.

Every time we sit down together at Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM) School of Dentistry and Medicine, the conversation flows so easily that we look up and realize we’ve gone far past our agenda. That’s what happens when the room is full of people who care deeply about students,