Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Entrepreneur. Mentor. Community architect. I build ecosystems that merge commerce with community—whether it’s transforming abandoned spaces into thriving culinary hubs or designing nonprofit platforms that tackle food insecurity, youth reentry, and digital equity. As Founder of La Chow, Baltimore’s leading culinary incubator, and FutureThink Hub, a nonprofit innovating at the intersection of education and social services, I’ve helped spark meaningful change across the region: • Created one of the largest private food relief efforts in the DMV, distributing 6+ million pounds of groceries valued over $18 million. • Mentored 100+ entrepreneurs and youth through structured programming, one-on-one coaching, and business incubation. • Selected by the U.S. State Department as a Mandela Washington Fellowship Coach, mentoring some of Africa’s most promising young leaders. • Honored by the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Class of 40 Under 40 for leadership, innovation, and impact. • Produced holiday events that fed and gifted over 10,000 children, 25,000 families, and served more than 50,000 people across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. With every initiative, I bring together partners across sectors—government, corporate, philanthropic, and grassroots—to drive results and build equity into everything we do.
! • Built a nonprofit serving thousands through food distribution, youth programs, and reentry services. • Led creation of FutureThink STEM & Skills Academy—an AI-powered vocational learning platform piloted in 2025. • Coordinated a 10,000-gift holiday drive and food distribution initiative impacting over 25,000 people annually.
• Developed a 35,000 sq. ft. commercial kitchen and event space supporting 60+ culinary entrepreneurs. • Created strategic partnerships with brands like Amazon, Sysco, US Foods, and Baltimore city government. • Reimagining food business incubation as a launchpad for minority and under-resourced founders.
• Served as a mentor and coach to emerging African leaders participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship. • Guided fellows on topics including nonprofit leadership, innovation, and sustainable community development.