ABOUT ME
I grew up in Philadelphia during the crack epidemic. Violence, addiction, and loss were normal. Getting shot at or going to jail wasn’t shocking—it was expected. I dropped out of school young—and not long after, I had a close call with gunfire. Surviving felt more urgent than learning.
I joined the Army to escape.
I did two tours in Iraq as a truck driver. When I came back, I had no idea I was dealing with PTSD. I kept it hidden, thinking the anxiety, panic, and detachment were just how life felt.
To outrun the noise in my head, I worked constantly. From Burger King to inventory management to military logistics—I stayed busy. That led to a contract job training soldiers on equipment systems, and eventually into HR. Structure gave me peace. Doing something well helped me move forward.
Then I became a Casualty Coordinator. When a soldier passed away, I handled the notifications and supported their families. It was meaningful—but it wore me down. Quietly. Over time.
After that, I moved through a series of jobs, chasing stability and a sense of purpose—but never really facing what was underneath.
I kept going, but something in me was stuck. That’s when I turned to stand-up comedy. Not to entertain, but to survive. Comedy forced me to feel again. I performed in German. The audience laughed. And something in me started to heal.
During the pandemic, I refocused.
I taught myself Python, studied machine learning, and earned a Microsoft Data Science certification. I landed a role at Mercedes-Benz. Soon after, I trained with Maxpert and became a certified trainer in PRINCE2, Scrum, and ITIL4.
Now, I train professionals across Europe and Africa. I also design and deliver soft skills programs in Rwanda—helping students build communication, time management, road mapping, and AI literacy skills.
I’ve made it through war zones—external and internal.
Now, I help others build through theirs.
If any of this resonates, reach out. I’m always open to real connection.
